A private ride handles the 11.9 miles (19.2 km) between Miami International Airport and Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach in roughly 27–33 minutes along the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), in a Black SUV from a fixed $80 for the vehicle. The service runs in either direction with a bilingual chauffeur at the wheel.
Each fare is charged against the vehicle and locked in when you book, so the figure you are quoted is exactly the figure you pay — just select the size that matches your party:
The trip covers 11.9 miles and runs about 27 minutes off-peak, stretching toward roughly 33 when the roads thicken. It heads east from the airport along the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) toward the beach, and what separates a quick run from a slow one is the hour of day rather than the mileage. Departures mid-morning or in the early afternoon tend to flow best; the morning and evening commute windows are where the extra minutes appear. Nothing about that changes what you owe — a slower clock costs you patience and nothing more, since no meter is running in the front seat.
Plan around your flight rather than a fixed hour, because the pickup is re-timed to your real landing anyway. If you do have a choice of arrival, a midday landing usually clears the airport and reaches South Beach near the shorter end of the range, while morning and evening rush windows land closer to the longer estimate.
Curbside pickup is included: your chauffeur is standing at the curb as you leave the terminal and then walks you to the waiting vehicle. Would you rather be met inside the building? An optional paid in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign can be set up at booking instead.
Nothing shifts on your side. Your chauffeur follows the incoming flight in real time and moves the pickup to your actual landing automatically, so an early or delayed arrival simply re-times the meeting. There is nothing to rebook, nothing to re-message, and nothing further to pay — the fare and the curbside pickup stay exactly as confirmed.
A private door-to-door transfer is the smoothest way to arrive: one vehicle held for your group, running straight from the terminal curb to the hotel doors. Pick by headcount — a Black SUV takes up to 5 passengers with their luggage, a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van holds 6 to 9, and a larger Sprinter manages 10 to 14. Once booked, your chauffeur is waiting at the curb as you walk out, so there is no app to launch, no queue to stand in, and no waiting to be paired with a car. You climb aboard, settle in, and ride nonstop to South Beach. A single message books it, and your fare is confirmed before you travel.
A WhatsApp message or an email carrying the flight number, the arrival date, the passenger count, and Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach as the destination. Back comes the vehicle and the fare in writing; a 50% deposit holds it, and from that point everything on the day is your chauffeur’s problem rather than yours.
Our fleet is private-only, so the right pick comes down purely to passengers and bags. The Black SUV — or SUV XL — is the natural choice for up to 5 passengers, which suits couples, small families, and business travelers who want a smooth, premium ride. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for 6 to 9 passengers works for larger families and small groups travelling together with plenty of room for luggage. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for 10 to 14 takes on bigger parties, event groups, and multi-family trips in one organised vehicle. Start with the SUV if your party is five or under and move up to a private van as the group and the bags grow — we confirm the best match when you book.
One checked bag and one carry-on per passenger, which means a full Black SUV or private van comfortably carries the group’s standard luggage. Bringing extra or oversized pieces? Message us on WhatsApp ahead of time and we confirm the space or move you up to a larger van — simple enough to arrange in advance, considerably less so at the curb.
The car. Whether you book the Black SUV or a private van, your entire group travels for the one figure listed above, and a round trip is simply double the one-way. Adding passengers within the vehicle’s capacity never pushes the number up.
For larger groups our shuttle is a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van reserved for you alone — never a shared or scheduled service, and never carrying anyone outside your booking. The cost is charged against the vehicle rather than the person, so the whole group rides for the single price shown in the prices list above, with nobody else aboard.
The fixed price is a genuinely all-in figure for the ride itself. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are built into it, so nothing gets tacked on at the end for the roads you used. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, keeping you connected from the curb to the hotel. The pickup included is curbside, and an in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign is offered as an optional paid add-on if you would rather be met further inside. The standard luggage allowance is in the rate, and small pets are welcome with advance notice. The fare reflects the vehicle and the route, with only a handful of clearly defined extras applying in specific cases.
Yes. Every vehicle carries onboard WiFi via a mobile hotspot, so you can clear messages, share your arrival, or plan the evening during the ride from MIA to South Beach. It comes with the rate rather than as a separate charge.
Four things, each spelled out in advance: the optional in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign, an after-hours surcharge on pickups outside daytime hours, and a fee for any child seat beyond the first. Anything falling outside 7 AM to 9 PM picks up the night surcharge detailed just below.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips falling outside that window carry a small after-hours charge, applied as follows:
Small pets are welcome with advance WhatsApp notice and travel in a proper carrier. For little ones, the first child seat is free for a child under 5, and each further seat carries a small extra fee confirmed at booking. Tell us what you need when you reserve and it is all fitted before the vehicle sets off.
Simply, and confirmed in writing before the trip. We take Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link, and cash is fine for nearby or close-in pickups. To secure the reservation, a 50% deposit is paid at booking, with the remaining 50% handed to your chauffeur on the day. A round trip runs double the one-way price, billed as the two legs together — no hidden arithmetic and no separate booking fee. We confirm the method, the deposit, and the day-of balance in your booking message, so everything is settled and transparent before you arrive and there is nothing to work out at the curb.
Cash works for nearby or close-in pickups, alongside Venmo, Zelle, and a secure payment link for everything else. Whichever you pick, the 50% deposit holds the booking and the remaining 50% is settled with your chauffeur on the day of travel.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach is a boutique property planted squarely inside Miami Beach’s South Beach district, a walkable, sun-drenched stretch known for its Art Deco architecture, palm-lined avenues, and the open Atlantic a few blocks away. The area mixes oceanfront leisure with a dense run of restaurants, cafés, galleries, boutiques, and the nightlife that made South Beach’s name in the first place. Guests step out into a neighbourhood built for strolling, with the sand, the design shops, and the dining all within reach on foot. There is more about the property on the official Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach site, and rooms and amenities on the Kimpton hotel details page.
Bright, breezy, and built for walking, with pastel Art Deco facades, an oceanfront promenade, and a constant hum of cafés, bars, and shops. It manages to combine a relaxed beach-town rhythm with a lively, design-forward energy, which is why it pulls in leisure guests and a steady flow of business and event visitors alike.
Within easy reach you have the beach and its boardwalk, a thick cluster of restaurants and rooftop bars, art deco landmarks, boutique shopping, and a full calendar of nightlife. The neighbourhood rewards walking, so most of what draws visitors to South Beach sits a short stroll from the door rather than a drive.
Every chauffeur is bilingual, which makes the meeting, the loading, and any change of plan easy to handle on the spot rather than through gestures. You reach an actual person directly over WhatsApp before, during, and after the ride — not a queue and not a chatbot. Your luggage is taken off your hands, the route is already mapped, and the aim is a calm, premium arrival rather than a scramble at the curb. The result is an organised private trip from MIA to your South Beach hotel that feels arranged for you, because it was.
English plus Spanish or Portuguese. That means confirming your name, sorting the bags, or adjusting a pickup detail is straightforward whether you land speaking English or arrive from Latin America or Brazil. You are met by somebody you can actually talk to from the first minute.
Everything settled beforehand — the fare, the chauffeur, the pickup around your flight — which is why the total comes in significantly under Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One price, agreed when you reserve | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | A black SUV held for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Airport pickup | Chauffeur follows the flight and stands at the curb as you exit | You request a car after you land | You request a car after you land |
| Flight tracking | Yes — re-timed at no charge if you are delayed | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One reservation, one organised pickup, and a significantly smaller total 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.
One message settles the private transfer to or from MIA Airport and Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach. Send the flight number, the arrival date, the passenger count, and anything unusual — a pet, a child seat — and the vehicle, the fare, and the pickup detail all come back in writing. Place the deposit and the South Beach arrival is off your list.
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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 guests 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.
You get a full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. Within 24 hours of the ride, the booking is non-refundable.
Nice service. easy reservation, no back-and-forth, best of all no waving down anyone, the car was where they said.
Sem reclamações. reservei online e recebi confirmação rápido.
Recomendo muito. um voo longo terminou com um trajeto tranquilo até o hotel, e sem pedágio surpresa, sem empurrar nada, só a corrida.
We flew in for a getaway and looked like the car had just been detailed. even with traffic the route was sensible.
Top notch. I keep coming back because it just works, and smooth ride from the curb to the lobby.