Happy Limousine is a private limo and car service from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Universal Studios and the rest of Universal Orlando Resort, in an SUV, minivan, passenger van, Sprinter limo or stretch limo. Your chauffeur meets you in baggage claim on Level 2 with a sign, and the drive takes about 25 to 30 minutes (roughly 13 miles), the shortest of the big Orlando resort runs. It's just your party, straight to your hotel.
| Drive time from MCO | 25 to 30 minutes to Universal, International Drive and SeaWorld resorts, roughly 13 miles |
|---|---|
| Where you meet | Baggage claim, Level 2. Your chauffeur holds a sign with your name. |
| Free waiting | 45 minutes after your flight lands |
| Group size | 1 to 18 passengers in one vehicle. Larger groups: see our fleet. |
| Car seats | On request, $15 each per leg |
| To Port Canaveral | 60 to 75 minutes from Universal and International Drive |
| Book | Online, or call 407-856-1280 (same-day arrivals by phone) |
Pick by people and luggage. Stretch limos seat a lot of people but hold less luggage than a van, so a family of eight with checked bags is usually happier in the Sprinter limo or a Transit van.
| Vehicle | Passengers | Bags (large + small) | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-size SUV (VW Atlas) | Up to 4 | 2 + 3 | Couples and small families |
| Minivan (Toyota Sienna) | Up to 5 | 3 + 4 | Families with a stroller and car seats |
| Full-size SUV (Chevrolet Suburban) | Up to 6 | 4 + 4 | Families of five or six with checked bags |
| Passenger van (Ford Transit low top) | Up to 10 | 6 + 5 | Groups who want one vehicle on a budget |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter limo | Up to 10 | 9 + 5 | Groups of up to 10 who want a limo and still have lots of luggage |
| Passenger van (Ford Transit high top) | Up to 14 | 10 + 5 | Bigger groups; you can stand up and walk to your seat |
| 14-passenger Suburban stretch limo | Up to 14 | 6 + 6 | Celebrations with light luggage |
| 18-passenger Suburban stretch limo | Up to 18 | 7 + 6 | Big celebrations with light luggage |
Bigger group? We also run minibuses and a 56-passenger coach. Photos, rates and the full list are on our rates and fleet page.
We drive to every Universal Orlando Resort hotel and to the parks: Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Volcano Bay, Universal Epic Universe (opened May 2025) and Universal CityWalk. We also serve the hotels and vacation rentals along International Drive and around SeaWorld, which are the same 25 to 30 minutes from MCO.
Rides people book with us during their stay:
The ride is short, so the difference is mostly at the airport end. A private car makes sense when:
Timing tip: for a domestic flight, book the pickup for your scheduled landing time. The 45 minutes of free waiting covers the walk to baggage claim and collecting your bags.
Rates for each vehicle are on our rates and fleet page. A few extras to know about:
About 25 to 30 minutes, roughly 13 miles, to Universal Orlando Resort hotels. International Drive and SeaWorld-area hotels take about the same. It's the closest of the major Orlando resort areas to MCO.
In baggage claim on Level 2 (take the escalators down). Your chauffeur holds a sign with Happy Limousine and your name. That meet and greet costs nothing extra in our SUVs, minivans, vans and limos. About 24 hours before pickup you get a text with your chauffeur's name and cell number.
You still get 45 minutes of free waiting after you land. If the flight is late, a delayed-flight fee of $15 an hour applies, counted from the original arrival time and capped at $30. After the free 45 minutes, waiting is billed at the vehicle's hourly rate, pro-rated.
Yes. We drive to every Universal park and hotel, including Epic Universe. Tell us the park or hotel when you book so your chauffeur heads to the right entrance.
Yes, if you ask when you book. Car seats, boosters and infant carriers are $15 each, per leg. Children 5 and under must ride in one. You install the seat; our chauffeurs can't, for liability reasons. You're welcome to bring your own.
Yes. Add the stop when you book or tell us by phone. Extra stops start at $35 per stop; call 407-856-1280 for the exact price for your vehicle.
Roughly 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic and which hotels you're going between, so a day at the other resort is easy to fit in. We drive between the two in any vehicle in our fleet.
Yes. Allow 60 to 75 minutes from Universal or International Drive to Port Canaveral. Use 9155 Charles M. Rowland as the port address when booking so you get the correct rate. More on private transportation to Port Canaveral.
Book your pickup 1.5 hours after your flight lands, so you have time for customs and bags. International arrivals carry a $35 fee per booking (not per person).
Book online any time before arrival day; same-day arrivals must be booked by phone at 407-856-1280. Cancel at least 2 days before pickup for a full refund. If your flight is cancelled less than 48 hours out, the fare becomes a ride credit good for 12 months.
Yes. Several of our chauffeurs speak Spanish fluently. Ask when you book and we'll try to assign one.
