Should we ditch car for Uber?

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Hi all, I wonder if I can get some opinions. My hubby has suggested that we look at using Disney transport and Uber for our upcoming trip this summer rather than hiring a car. I’m not entirely convinced. We are staying onsite for 9 nights before moving to Universal for 4 nights. We have always rented a car even when onsite so this will be a new experience! We are 2 adults and 2 children aged 11 & 8.

We are planning on doing a couple of trips to Florida mall, Mall at Millenia, Outlets and Walmart and Target whilst there. Crunching the numbers through Uber fare estimator, I’m getting one way trips to Vineland Premium outlets from the Contemporary at around $15-$17 each way, so $30-$34 return and to Florida mall is $24 each way so $48 round trip. Without the car, we’d also need to factor in moving from Disney to PBH (about $40) PBH to Discovery Cove ($34) and PBH to the airport ($40-$50). Working it all through, I estimate we could spend around $300-$400 on Uber fares. I’m not seeing any sub $10 fares going offsite. However, I am most worried about losing the convenience of moving from park to park or resort hopping for ADRs with our own transport and having to rely more on Disney transport and lots of waiting around! I’m also worried that Disney transport is going to be busier now they’ve started charging non U.K. onsite guests for parking.

We have booked to pick up the car on our second morning from the DCCC and drop off back at the airport. It’s costing us £309 for the 12 nights for standard SUV. At Universal, we will be paying the nightly parking charge plus we will need to factor in one tank of fuel. All in, it will cost us around £450 to have the car so on paper, it’s the more expensive option but it’s difficult to put a price on the convenience factor!

Given the above, do you think my hubby is right about ditching the car? I appreciate that lots of people stay onsite and don’t hire cars and get on fine but am particularly interested in hearing from anyone who used to rent a car but now doesn’t.