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A 14-seat vehicle can be the wrong one for ten people, because our own fleet guide counts 14 seats as 14 bodies, not 14 bodies and 14 suitcases. I lead with that because excess luggage at Orlando airport is a vehicle problem before it’s a packing problem. Below are the five calls that get a big family and its cases from the carousel to the resort in one trip.
What is the best way out of Orlando airport with excess luggage?
The best way out of Orlando airport with excess luggage is one vehicle sized by your suitcase count, and a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter when the bags outrun the seats. I’ve set the five real options side by side, with the bag room and price each one gives your family.
| Option | Bag room | Price from MCO | Wins when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Van (a Ford) | Around 12 suitcases | About $175 | Nine or ten people, a case each |
| Our Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 10+ checked bags, standing upright | About $378 | The bags outnumber the seats |
| Two of our cars (Van plus Luxury SUV) | Around 18 suitcases | About $320 | A party too big for one vehicle |
| Two app XL rides | Fewer riders when bags are heavy | App fare, per car | Small groups traveling light |
| Mears Connect shared shuttle | Strollers in the luggage bay | From $16 an adult | A tight budget and a flexible clock |
Every price above is one way, per vehicle, to the Walt Disney World, Universal or International Drive area, except the shuttle, which charges each rider. I’d fill in your own bag count before you look at any of the prices.
How should you choose a vehicle by luggage rather than seats?
You should choose a vehicle by luggage rather than seats by counting every checked case, stroller and car seat first, then matching that number to the vehicle’s bag room, which is the core rule for excess luggage at Orlando airport. Our fleet guide puts it plainly: airport arrivals are the tightest moment, because the whole family’s luggage turns up at once.
Our Luxury SUV takes about 6 suitcases, and our FAQ puts it at 4 or 5 big checked cases once a folded stroller and the carry-ons go in. Our Van, a Ford, carries around 12 suitcases, and the 14-Passenger Van carries 15 on our fleet card. If your count lands near any of those limits, we’ll move you up a size rather than gamble on it fitting.
That’s what a full load looks like when the bag count was guessed, and it’s the picture I’d want you to avoid with excess luggage at Orlando airport.
When is a Sprinter worth it over a standard shuttle?
A Sprinter is worth it over a standard shuttle when your bags would outnumber your seats or your family can’t wait for a shared departure. Our Sprinter page calls the Regular Sprinter the one with the most luggage storage, and its height lets cases stand upright instead of stacking on laps.
Mears Connect, the shared shuttle, starts at $16 an adult and $13 a child aged 3 to 9 each way, with children under 3 free. You check in after you collect your luggage and ride the next vehicle going your way, so you share the trip and the clock with other travelers. Mears also sells an Express service, round trip only, from $250 for up to four people, which suits your small family better than a big one.
I’d pick the shuttle for a light-packing family on a budget, and the Sprinter for excess luggage at Orlando airport, about $378 to the Walt Disney World area at our Luxury Van class rate. Tell us the bag count when you book, and we’ll confirm the Sprinter that fits it.
How does rideshare cope with a lot of luggage?
Rideshare copes with a lot of luggage by carrying fewer of you: Uber says an UberXL fits a group of up to 6 riders, or fewer with extra luggage. For a big family, that usually means two app rides, two drivers and two loads of cases that leave the curb at different times.
At Orlando International Airport (MCO), rideshare picks up on the Level 2 Arrivals Curb at Terminals A and B and on Level 6 at Terminal C. I’d count your cases before you open the app, because an XL that fits your people may not fit your excess luggage at Orlando airport.
That’s our Luxury SUV loading at a curb: about 6 suitcases go in the back, and when your cases outgrow it, our 14-Passenger Van takes 15 in one booking.
What is the best way to handle strollers?
The best way to handle strollers is to count each one with your bags when you book, because a folded stroller rides in the same luggage space as your cases. A Sprinter swallows strollers along with 10 or more checked bags, which is why I’d put a stroller-heavy family in one.
We fit car seats and boosters free on airport transfers once you tell us each child’s age and seat type. The Van takes 2 car seats and 2 boosters, the Luxury SUV 1 car seat and 2 boosters, so I’d check the seat count before the bag count when your children are small. Mears Connect stows strollers with the bags too, and our family airport guide compares the car-seat rules for each option.
How do you get heavy bags from the carousel to your ride at MCO?
You get heavy bags from the carousel to your ride at MCO with a skycap if you need one, a counted bag list and a driver who already knows your flight. Orlando International Airport’s FAQ says skycaps can carry baggage, and you arrange them through your airline or ask on arrival. For more hands than a skycap, the airport’s concierge page lists personal assistance services such as SkySquad and Allways, and I’d ask each one what it carries before you count on it for excess luggage at Orlando airport.
Anyone collecting you at the curb should plan on 20 minutes after touchdown, or 40 if you checked bags, since cars can’t wait there unless they’re loading. We follow your flight, and the meeting instructions and your driver’s contact details reach you before you land, so you don’t drag excess luggage at Orlando airport around looking for your car.
If you land at Terminal C, our Terminal C arrival guide maps where bag claim, the curb and the shuttles sit.
What should a family of nine with eleven suitcases book?
A family of nine with eleven suitcases, the classic case of excess luggage at Orlando airport, should book a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, or our Van plus a Luxury SUV when saving money matters more than riding together. Picture the Takahashi family: grandparents, four adults and three children aged 7, 4 and 1, with eleven checked cases and two strollers, heading to a Walt Disney World resort hotel.
Nine people fit our Van, but eleven cases and two strollers sit right at its limit of around 12, so we’d move them up to the Sprinter at about $378, or $42 each. The Van and a Luxury SUV together cost about $320, $35.56 each, and add bag room for six more cases, but the family arrives in two vehicles.
Mears Connect would start at about $122 each way for the same nine at its standard rates, with the strollers in the bay and a shared ride. I’d book the Sprinter for this family, since $58 more keeps everyone and every case in one vehicle, and our guide to van transportation from Orlando airport covers the van side.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much luggage fits in a 14-passenger van?
Our 14-Passenger Van takes 15 suitcases on its fleet card, with space for 2 boosters and 2 car seats. With 14 people and a full case each, our fleet guide calls it tight on a cruise run, and we’d suggest a Sprinter or a second vehicle.
Does Orlux charge extra for excess luggage?
We price every transfer per vehicle, not per person or per bag, so your luggage changes the price only when it changes the vehicle. That’s why the bag count in your booking matters as much as the headcount.
Can you get help carrying bags at Orlando airport?
You can get help carrying bags at Orlando International Airport from skycaps, which the airport says you arrange through your airline or request on arrival. MCO’s concierge page also lists assistance services, including SkySquad and Allways.
What if something goes missing at the airport?
Orlando International Airport runs Lost and Found offices in Terminal A on Level 1, open 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and in Terminal C on Level 1, open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. If you’re held up there, message your driver through the contact details we send before you land.
Is one van cheaper than two cars?
One van is cheaper than two cars for a big family: our Van is about $175 from MCO to the Walt Disney World area, while two Luxury SUVs would be about $290. The Van also carries around 12 suitcases and keeps everyone together.
How far ahead should a large family book an airport transfer?
A large family should book an airport transfer at least 24-48 hours ahead, which our FAQ recommends for airport and large group transfers. Send the bag count with the headcount, so we can confirm the vehicle before you fly.
Which vehicle suits a large family with heavy luggage?
For excess luggage at Orlando airport, I’d match the vehicle to your suitcases first. Prices are approximate, one way and per vehicle, from MCO to the Walt Disney World, Universal or International Drive area, with tolls included.
Luxury SUV seats up to 6, about $145. Best for a family of five or six with a case each.
Van seats up to 10, about $175. Best for a family of nine or ten with around a case each.
14-Passenger Van seats up to 14, about $378. Best for a big party with up to 15 suitcases.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seats up to 14, about $378 at the Luxury Van class rate. Best for a party whose bags outnumber its seats.
Send your headcount and bag count through our contact page, or start at Orlux Rides. Call 689-407-2496 or text “TRANSFER” to 689-407-2496 for a same-day quote.