MCO, Sanford, Melbourne or Tampa?
Compare your actual airport-to-hotel journey, transfer arrangements, car hire and arrival comfort.
Reviewed 9 October 2026. Linked official terms control your booking; the holiday examples and tradeoffs are our editorial guidance.
Read the airport code before comparing prices
MCO, SFB and MLB are three different airports, even when “Orlando” appears in the holiday description. Tampa is a separate arrival option. Compare the flight and the actual return journey to your hotel together; do not transfer a quote from one airport to another.
Orlando International
The airport publishes taxi, rideshare, shuttle and other ground-transport options. Check your actual terminal and the transfer operator’s meeting instructions.
Official airport transport ↗Orlando Sanford
The airport lists taxis, rideshares and prearranged transport. Obtain a quote naming SFB and the exact hotel, then confirm current pickup instructions.
Official airport transport ↗Melbourne Orlando
Check your package’s transfer instructions or arrange transport specifically for MLB. The airport provides ground-transport and rental-car information; an “Orlando” label is not an MCO transfer.
Official airport transport ↗Tampa International
Treat this as a separate intercity transfer decision. Price your hotel journey and return timing before assuming a lower flight fare gives a lower complete cost.
Official airport transport ↗Choose the transfer that fits the arrival
| Option | Useful when | Confirm before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Shared shuttle | Your party and luggage fit the service and you are comfortable with a shared journey. | Operating dates, pickup procedure, possible stops, luggage, child seats and return booking. |
| Private transfer | Your group values a vehicle arranged for its own arrival. | Whole-vehicle capacity, waiting after a delayed flight, child seats, access needs and final price. |
| Hire car | You will use it for several journeys, shopping or an off-site stay. | Insurance/excess, driver rules, fuel, toll charges, parking, equipment and return procedure. |
| Taxi or rideshare | You have a suitable on-demand option and a workable backup. | Correct pickup point, suitable vehicle/seat availability and the actual fare. No availability guarantee. |
An included transfer can change the decision, but verify it on your specific booking. Airport transport and Disney’s internal park/resort transport are separate. We do not quote guaranteed journey times or live fares.
Keep this arrival checklist with your booking
- Write down both airport codes, flight numbers, terminal and the actual hotel address.
- Confirm shared/private service, the whole party, bags, pushchair, child seats and mobility needs.
- Save meeting instructions and the number to contact after a delay.
- Check the last arrival/service conditions and a suitable alternative.
- Confirm the return pickup and airline check-in requirements separately.
- Keep the first meal and evening flexible. Immigration and baggage time cannot be guaranteed.
For a Disney cruise, name the departure port on the transfer as well as the airport. Avoid treating a hotel transfer as a port transfer.