Rides from Gainesville to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
With verified UF students. Share the ride to your flight and split the cost.
~125
miles
~2 h
by car
~$6
gas each, 3 in a car
Gas: AAA $4.06 a gallon, 28 mpg, checked Oct 17, 2026. Miles and times are estimates.
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Gainesville to the Orlando airport: your options
Option
Cost
Good to know
RideMate seat
Set by the driver, up to the cost cap
About 2 hours. Check the arrival time against your flight
Drive and park
About $18 in gas, plus airport parking
Parking for a week can cost more than the gas
Someone drives you
About $36 in gas, there and back
About 4 hours of driving for them
Flying out?
Pick a ride that arrives at least 2 hours before a domestic flight. The arrival time is on every ride.
Pickup
Rides often leave from campus spots like Reitz Union or Hume Hall. The driver confirms the exact pickup in the app, and you can message them once you book.
Safety
- Students with a checked school email and ID
- Pay only in the app
- Share your trip with family
- Women+ rides
Questions about this ride
How much is a ride to the Orlando airport?
Drivers set the price per seat, capped at the trip’s cost at the IRS rate of $0.76 a mile, split by the seats. For about 125 miles, the cap is about $32 a seat with 3 seats.
Where does the driver drop me off?
At the airport drop-off you agree with the driver in the ride’s messages. Tell them your terminal.
Who can ride?
Students with a school email from a supported Florida college or university. We check your student ID, usually within 2 hours.
What if the driver cancels?
You get everything back. Refunds reach your card in 5–10 business days.
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