Traveling privately between MIA Airport and Hotel St. Michel takes roughly 15 to 25 minutes in a black SUV, routed along the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), for a set fare starting at $80 per vehicle. Because your driver monitors the arriving flight and waits at the curb, the journey between Miami International and this Coral Gables landmark stays direct, private, and secured at a single fixed price.
Each rate listed here is for the entire private vehicle rather than a per-head charge, and it holds steady from the instant you reserve.
Three private vehicles serve this route, and every one is held for your party alone. Choose according to how many people and bags you have, and we handle the rest.
Parties of six or more ride most comfortably in a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van. The 6-to-9 van works well for one family or a small team, while the 10-to-14 van holds a large group and its luggage together, so no one has to split into separate cars on the way to Coral Gables.
Under normal conditions, the trip from MIA Airport to Hotel St. Michel takes about 15 to 25 minutes. Since Coral Gables lies close to Miami International, this ranks among the shorter airport runs anywhere in the metro area. During off-peak times — early mornings, late evenings, and most of the midday stretch — you’ll land nearer the 15-minute figure. When the morning or afternoon rush is on, thicker traffic on the linking roads can push the ride toward 25 minutes, sometimes slightly beyond on the busiest weekday afternoons. Since the fare is charged per vehicle, a slower drive in traffic never affects what you owe. Your driver keeps an eye on live flight and road data to time the pickup, so you won’t be left waiting at the curb whether you’re on schedule or running a bit behind.
Your driver follows the incoming flight in real time and shifts the pickup on its own — re-timing a delayed arrival costs nothing. Whether you touch down early or hours late, the driver is waiting curbside when you actually come out, so a late flight never costs you your ride or forces a rebooking.
The pickup that’s included is curbside: your driver waits at the terminal curb, having tracked your flight, and is ready the moment you step outside. Should you prefer a driver inside the terminal holding a name sign, that meet-and-greet is an optional add-on you set up at booking.
The fixed price covers the entire private ride from curb to hotel entrance, with no separate charges for the road itself. Tolls, SunPass fees, and fuel are all folded into the price you lock in at booking. Your driver manages the whole trip, and onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot so you can stay connected en route. Curbside pickup is part of the deal: the driver is set as you leave the terminal. Every passenger may carry one checked bag plus one carry-on at no added cost. If you’d rather have a driver waiting inside the terminal holding a name sign, that in-terminal meet-and-greet is an optional extra you can ask for when booking.
A handful of optional items fall outside the base fare: an in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign, extra child seats past the first, and any trip outside daytime hours. Additional or oversized bags might also require a larger vehicle. Each is agreed on beforehand, so nothing surprises you on trip day.
There’s no surcharge during daytime hours from 7 AM to 9 PM. Trips that land outside that window add a small amount to the standard fare, depending on the vehicle type.
Yes. The standard allowance per passenger is one checked bag plus one carry-on, included in the fare. For additional or oversized bags, send us a message on WhatsApp ahead of time — we’ll confirm the room or move you up to a larger private van, so the entire group and its luggage travel together.
Small pets are welcome with advance WhatsApp notice and a pet carrier. As for children, the first child seat for a little one under 5 is free; any extra seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Let us know your group’s needs ahead of time and we’ll prepare the vehicle to match.
Reserve a private vehicle, share your flight number, and your driver takes care of everything from MIA to Hotel St. Michel. Solo travelers, couples, and small families ride in the black SUV, which seats up to 5 passengers plus their bags. Groups of six or more use a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, built for either 6 to 9 or 10 to 14 riders. Once you land, the driver greets you at the curb and walks you to a vehicle held only for your group — no app, no rideshare line. Car seats, extra bags, and a small pet can each be arranged at booking. The entire trip runs door to door: from the terminal curb to the hotel entrance in Coral Gables, with one confirmed pickup time you choose ahead.
Send us your flight number, group size, and date, and we’ll confirm the right private vehicle and a driver for your pickup. Reserving ahead secures your preferred time. On the day of travel, the driver tracks your flight and meets you at the MIA curb.
Paying is easy and handled before the day of travel. You can use Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link, and cash is accepted for nearby, close-in pickups. To secure your booking, you put down a 50% deposit up front; the other 50% goes to the driver on trip day. A round trip is simple — it’s double the one-way fare, booked as a single reservation with both pickups confirmed ahead. As soon as your deposit is in and your flight number is on file, the pickup is locked and your driver is assigned for the date and time you selected. Nothing else needs settling at the curb.
You pay half the agreed fare at booking, which confirms your vehicle and driver for the date. The remaining half is paid straight to the driver on trip day by an accepted method. The deposit locks the reservation so the vehicle is held for your group alone.
Cash is accepted for nearby, close-in pickups. For most prepaid bookings you cover the deposit by Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link, then pay the balance to the driver on the day. We’ll confirm which methods apply to your trip when you book.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the single flat price shown above. A round trip is just double the one-way fare. Whether one or five passengers sit in the SUV, the price stays the same, because you’re booking the entire private vehicle.
We operate private transfers only, so the vehicle you book carries your group and no one else. The fare is a fixed price locked at booking — it won’t rise during a surge, a holiday, or a slow crawl through traffic. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English along with Spanish or Portuguese, which keeps coordination easy from the very first message. You reach us directly on WhatsApp to book, shift a pickup time, or share your flight number, rather than pushing everything through an app. The outcome is one reservation, one confirmed driver, and one price you already know before you land at MIA, with a vehicle held for your party from the terminal all the way to Coral Gables.
Yes. You can reserve, change a pickup time, share your flight number, or ask a question straight over WhatsApp. There’s no app to download and no call-center queue — you message a real person who confirms your private vehicle and driver for the date you need.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, flight-tracked pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed price 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, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Hotel St. Michel sits in Coral Gables, the Mediterranean Revival city just south of Miami International. The neighborhood around it is known for tree-lined boulevards, Spanish-style architecture, and a walkable downtown centered on Miracle Mile — a run of boutiques, bridal shops, galleries, and sidewalk cafés. Coral Gables mixes business and leisure: corporate offices and consulates share the streets with fine-dining restaurants, theaters, and quiet residential blocks. The hotel itself is a small historic property with a European feel that has long anchored this corner of the city. You can wander the area’s shops, dining, and cultural spots on foot, or treat the hotel as a calm base near the airport and the greater Miami area. For complete details and current information, see the hotel’s official Coral Gables website.
Yes. Hotel St. Michel is a long-established boutique property in Coral Gables, prized for its early-twentieth-century character, intimate scale, and European styling. It stands within the city’s historic downtown, ringed by the Mediterranean Revival architecture that gives the Gables its distinctive look and feel.
The hotel is near Miracle Mile and the surrounding downtown grid, so boutiques, galleries, cafés, and a variety of restaurants are a short stroll away. The Coral Gables area also has theaters and cultural venues, making it easy to spend an evening on foot without arranging another ride.
Secure your private transfer to or from MIA Airport and Hotel St. Michel before you fly. Send your flight number, passenger count, and pickup date by WhatsApp or email, and we’ll confirm the vehicle, the driver, and the pickup time. Book early so your preferred time is held, and your driver will be tracking your flight and ready at the curb when you reach Coral Gables.
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Ready to ride? Call or WhatsApp +1 (786) 682-8748 — or email [email protected].
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.
The WhatsApp responses were immediate and professional. Service was reliable and as promised.
Resort transfer was excellent. Smooth and comfortable all the way from the airport.
Flying in with kids for a week-long stay, the spacious van fit all our luggage. Great service.
The car is always clean and the driver is always professional. Consistent excellence.
The driver was courteous and the car was spotless. Excellent service.