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Old 08-16-2008, 09:17 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Getting to Universal from airport

Does anyone know if Universal has anything set up like DME? Just wondering how we will get from the airport to Hard Rock Hotel.
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I dont think they have anything like that. Maybe check their website..
I would use mears in this case. its about 20.00 each way.
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Anyone know how much a cab ride would be? And where would you get Mears?
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Anyone know how much a cab ride would be? And where would you get Mears?
I don't remember exactly how much it cost us to take a cab from Universal to the airport but I think it was awful close to $40 including a tip. And that was in 2005 I think, so even if I'm remembering right, I wouldn't be surprised if it was more now.

ETA --- I just found a great webpage that estimates the cost of transportation in Orlando! Taxi Fare Finder Orlando - Estimate Your Taxi Cab Fare and Rates
It estimates a little over $50 including tip.
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That's awesome thanks for the link for the cab fare!
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If you do take a cab.....make sure you don't get one of the gypsy cabs (unregulated). One of my sister's coworkers grabbed one by mistake and ended up spending a forture and it was a bit scary for her when they took a round-about way.

My sister and I didn't have trouble with our cab to Universal though. (She was there for a conference...and I stowed away to visit the parks).
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I just returned from Universal, it cost me $39.00 for a cab from The Doubletree Universal (just outside the Universal parking lots) to the airport. I made sure I got a metered cab.
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