Booking a private transfer between MIA Airport and Residence Inn Miami Sunny Isles Beach Hotel means one flat fare from $120 per vehicle for the 17.6-mile (28.4 km) journey, which takes roughly 44 to 53 minutes in a black SUV or a climate-controlled van. The route climbs north via I-95 and the Airport Expressway, and a bilingual driver watches your flight and greets you at the curb.
Choose the vehicle that matches how many are traveling — every rate listed here is for the whole vehicle, so your entire group rides on a single fare.
Three private vehicle classes serve this route, and each one is held for your group only:
Just tell us how many are in your party and we match the right vehicle for your group and its luggage.
Each reservation gives you a private vehicle held for your group alone — never a shared or pooled trip alongside strangers. The driver is bilingual, speaking English along with Spanish or Portuguese, which eases your arrival after a long flight. The price is a flat fare fixed the instant you book: it will not rise with rush-hour demand, holiday weekends, or congestion, so the figure you agree on is the figure you pay. You talk to an actual person directly on WhatsApp to arrange the trip, tweak a pickup, or ask something both before and on your travel day. What you get is a coordinated, door-to-door ride shaped around your itinerary instead of a line, a meter, or a dispatch algorithm.
A private transfer is the most direct option for getting to or from MIA Airport and Residence Inn Miami Sunny Isles Beach Hotel. Once you land, bypass the rideshare line: your driver is already curbside in a reserved vehicle. The route leaves the airport heading north on I-95 and the Airport Expressway toward the coast, making the whole trip with no connections or detours. Take the black SUV for up to five passengers, or a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for groups of six to fourteen. You lock in the booking beforehand with your flight number and drop-off, and the car is paired to your arrival. Vehicle, driver, and pickup time are all settled before you fly, so you walk off the plane and ride directly to the hotel entrance.
Give us your flight number, arrival date and time, how many passengers, and the hotel as the drop-off point. Tell us ahead if you are bringing a small pet or need a child seat. With your flight number on record, the driver aligns the curbside pickup with your real landing.
Your driver stands by at the curb as you come out, so you head straight from baggage claim to a reserved black SUV or private van — no app, no line, no searching for a car. Would you rather be met inside the terminal with a name sign? That in-terminal greeting is an optional add-on you can ask for when booking.
Your driver follows your incoming flight in real time, so an early or late landing is managed automatically — no rebooking and no extra charge for the wait. The pickup time just adjusts to your actual arrival, and the driver is waiting at the curb when you get there, whatever your schedule does.
The 17.6-mile trip runs about 44 minutes off-peak and up to 53 minutes when traffic is heavy. Most of that time is spent on I-95, where volume varies sharply by hour. Early mornings and mid-evenings usually flow fastest, while weekday rush hours and event traffic near downtown push the drive toward the higher end. Your driver knows the corridor and the airport exits and chooses the clearest path for the day’s conditions. When you can, build your plan around the 44-minute off-peak number, and add a little buffer for a late-afternoon landing, when the worst delays appear. The distance and route never change; only the traffic decides whether you arrive at the quicker or slower end of that range.
Weekday morning and late-afternoon rush hours cause the biggest delays, together with event and holiday traffic near downtown Miami. Those are the conditions that push the drive toward 53 minutes. Mid-morning, early afternoon, and later evening generally run closest to the 44-minute off-peak time, making them the easiest windows to plan around.
Getting between the airport and Sunny Isles Beach by public transit is possible, but it involves several connections, transfers, and a far longer, less predictable trip while you handle your bags. Our private transfer swaps all of that for one reserved vehicle that runs straight from the terminal to the hotel entrance, on your schedule instead of a fixed timetable.
Residence Inn Miami Sunny Isles Beach Hotel is an extended-stay Marriott property in Sunny Isles Beach, a slender oceanfront city on a barrier island in northeast Miami-Dade. Suites with full kitchens make it a strong fit for longer visits, families, and anyone wanting room to stretch out. The broader district is marked by shining high-rise condos along the Atlantic, wide public beaches, and a laid-back resort pace rather than downtown hustle. You can look over suite types, rates, and amenities on the official Residence Inn Sunny Isles Beach hotel page, and plan local outings through a local guide to Sunny Isles Beach. The area blends beachfront calm with nearby dining and shopping, making it a comfortable base for a vacation, a move, or work.
Sunny Isles Beach is a narrow barrier-island city sitting between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, known for its row of modern oceanfront towers and broad, walkable sand. The feel is calm and residential, favored by families and long-stay visitors, with a constant sea breeze and easy shoreline access from the hotel.
Days here center on the beach — swimming, long shoreline strolls, and oceanfront parks close by. Beyond the sand, the area has casual and upscale dining, boutiques, and bigger shopping nearby, plus watersports out on the coast. It is an easy spot for a relaxed beach getaway or a comfortable base between meetings.
Our private airport shuttle to Sunny Isles Beach is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, priced per vehicle instead of per person, so your whole group travels for the one flat fare shown in the pricing list above. Want a return trip as well? A round trip is just double the one-way for the same van, with no per-head charge tacked on.
Your flat fare already covers the costs that surprise riders. Every toll and SunPass charge on the route, plus all fuel, is folded into the price you booked, so nothing extra is collected during the drive. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, so you can message ahead, share a live location, or open your reservation as you go. The driver, the vehicle, and these running costs are all included in the single rate. Anything beyond the standard trip — extra seats, oversized bags, or an off-hours pickup — is listed separately below, so the number you agreed to at booking is the number that holds for a normal ride.
A handful of optional items fall outside the flat fare. An in-terminal meet-and-greet, where the driver waits inside with a name sign rather than at the curb, is a paid add-on. Oversized or extra bags can be handled for a separate, pre-agreed cost, and pickups outside daytime hours carry an after-hours add-on. Each one is confirmed before your trip.
Every passenger travels with one checked bag and one carry-on at no extra charge, and the black SUV and private vans are sized for that load. Bringing more, or something oversized? Message us on WhatsApp before the trip and we will confirm the space or bump you up to a larger van so it all fits comfortably.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, riding in a pet carrier for the trip. For families, the first child seat for a child under five is included free; any extra seats are added for a small fee confirmed when you book. Let us know your needs ahead of time and the vehicle is prepared before pickup.
Payment is split so you never pay everything up front, and several simple methods work:
Cash is accepted for nearby, close-in pickups and is settled directly with the driver. For most airport transfers, riders prepay the deposit by Venmo, Zelle, or the secure link, then pay the balance on trip day. If cash suits your pickup, just note it on WhatsApp when you book and we will confirm.
Daytime pickups, from 7 AM to 9 PM, carry no surcharge. Trips starting before 7 AM or after 9 PM add a modest after-hours amount, which varies by vehicle:
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, flight-tracked pickup — at a much lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat fare locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Airport pickup | Driver tracks your flight, waiting at the curb when you exit | You request a car after you land | You request a car after you land |
| Flight tracking | Yes — free re-timing if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, much lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects publicly available pricing as of 2026.
Secure your pickup now and skip the airport scramble. Send us your flight number, arrival time, group size, and any pet or child-seat needs, and we arrange a reserved black SUV or private van for your date — both directions, airport to hotel or hotel back to the airport. We respond fast over WhatsApp to confirm the vehicle, driver, and timing.
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Book at least 24 hours in advance; for holidays and busy weekends, reserve your spot early to ensure better availability.
Yes, we accept bookings from around the world. We handle international payments and keep passengers informed via WhatsApp and email.
No. We require advance reservations. Please book at least four hours in advance; same-day availability is not guaranteed.
Of course. To secure your reservation, we request 50% down on bookings under $199 USD and 30% on bookings of $200 USD or more.
No. To secure your vehicle, send a 50% deposit through our payment link or via Zelle. The remaining balance can be paid in cash when the driver arrives.
No — our service also covers hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private addresses, in addition to the airport.
We operate SUV XLs for small groups, 12- and 14-passenger vans, plus full-size buses with capacity for 40–54 people for large events.
Absolutely — our team handles weddings, corporate conferences, VIP events, and other special occasions. Contact us for a custom quote.
Some vehicles in our fleet offer Wi-Fi and USB ports. Let us know in advance if this is essential, and we’ll book a vehicle that meets your needs.
We operate only private transfers. Your vehicle is exclusive to you and your party — no shared seating.
No problem — we monitor your flight in real time and adjust your pickup time as needed, at no extra cost.
Send us the new information right away, and we’ll adjust your booking while tracking the updated flight.
We use curbside pickup only. Text us your exit gate and the driver will arrive in just a few minutes — faster than the classic sign-holding service.
If you’d prefer a driver waiting with a name sign inside the terminal, we can arrange that for US$ 20.
The day before your trip, we’ll send you a message with the driver’s name, the car model, and the license plate, plus detailed curbside pickup instructions.
Don’t worry — we’ll text you as soon as your flight lands. If we don’t hear back quickly, the driver will default to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll find you; we never leave anyone behind.
Domestic flights: up to 60 minutes after arrival
International flights: 120 minutes of complimentary wait time
Hotel pickups: 15-minute grace period
Port pickups: up to 60 minutes after the agreed time
This rarely happens, since we already include two free hours of wait time. If you’re still inside the airport after that, the ride may be marked as a no-show. You can request additional wait time — US$ 30 per extra 30-minute block, paid in cash to the driver.
Absolutely — our drivers will assist with your luggage.
The standard allowance is one large suitcase plus one carry-on per person. Planning to travel with larger items or extras — more suitcases, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Contact us in advance so we can accommodate you; an additional charge may apply.
Yes — small pets are allowed, but they must remain in a secure carrier. Please let us know in advance.
We include one free child car seat for children under five. If you need an additional seat, request it in advance; the cost is US$ 15.
We ask that you not eat during the trip. Water in sealed bottles is the only drink permitted.
Unscheduled stops aren’t included in the base rate, but if you arrange a short, nearby stop in advance, we can accommodate it. A small fee may apply based on the extra time.
Of course. Give us at least 24 hours’ notice and, subject to availability, we’ll adjust your pickup time.
What you see is what you pay — no hidden fees. Driver gratuity is at your discretion and always appreciated.
Wonderful long drive. Smooth, comfortable, and the service was outstanding throughout.
Very impressed by how easy the booking was and how punctual the driver turned out to be at pickup.
I trust them with time-sensitive meetings. They deliver excellent service.
Flying in with my children and baby supplies, the driver was patient and helpful. Great service.
Professional service that makes business travel stress-free.