A private ride between MIA Airport and Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel spans 20.4 miles (32.8 km) in a Black SUV or private van, priced as a flat fare from $120 per vehicle, and runs about 33–47 minutes along the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826). A bilingual driver monitors your inbound flight and stands by curbside as you walk out.
Every rate is per vehicle for the whole group, fixed when you book, and never inflated for traffic or demand.
The cleanest option is a private door-to-door transfer that runs north on the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826) from the airport into Miramar. Choose the vehicle that fits your group: a Black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a private Sprinter van for 6 to 9, or the bigger van for parties of 10 to 14. Once you land, your driver is already waiting at the curb outside the terminal — nothing to unlock on an app, no queue, no scrambling to find a second car. Luggage goes right into the trunk and the vehicle rolls to the hotel door. Since the car is held for your group only, the journey runs straight through, point to point, with no added stops.
Message your flight number, travel date, number of passengers, and the hotel address over WhatsApp or email. We lock in the vehicle and the pickup window, then hold your fare. Reserving early lets the driver load your flight for tracking beforehand, so the curbside meet matches your true arrival instead of an estimated time.
Three private vehicle classes handle every party size on this route. Pick the one that suits your headcount and bags, and the whole group travels together in a single reserved car.
Count on roughly 33 minutes off-peak and as much as 47 minutes when the roads are busiest. That gap is driven by traffic along the expressway corridor running north from the airport: a mid-morning or midday trip lands near the lower figure, while weekday rush hours and heavy event days push toward the upper one. Your driver monitors conditions live and takes the smoothest route, yet no service can undo South Florida congestion, so the honest estimate is the range above rather than one fixed promise. Because the driver follows your inbound flight, an early or late landing simply moves the pickup — your ride’s clock begins when you actually reach the curb, not at a preset appointment. When your onward schedule is tight, plan around the peak number.
Your driver follows the inbound flight live, so a delay automatically re-times the curbside meet at no extra cost. Land early or hours behind, and someone is still at the curb when you get there. Customs and baggage-claim delays work the same way — no re-booking, no penalty.
Your driver greets you curbside at your MIA terminal, stationed at the exit as you step out with your bags. Curbside is the standard included pickup. Prefer to be met inside at arrivals holding a name sign? Add that optional service at booking and the driver will wait in the terminal for you instead.
Each passenger rides with 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on at no added cost. Bringing extra or oversized bags? Reach out on WhatsApp before your trip and we confirm the room or move you up to a larger private van so it all fits. We handle it beforehand, not at the curb.
The flat per-vehicle rate already absorbs the costs that surprise passengers elsewhere. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are baked into the price, so the road adds nothing at the end of the trip. Curbside pickup at your terminal is part of the deal, with the driver waiting at the exit as you emerge. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, letting you confirm plans or check messages en route to Miramar. Your standard luggage travels free — one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger. The bilingual driver, the reserved private vehicle, and real-time flight tracking all belong to the same single rate. Everything named here comes standard; only the optional extras below can change your total.
The only extras are optional paid add-ons you select at booking. An in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign at arrivals is available on top of the standard curbside pickup. Extra child seats beyond the first one carry a small fee. Oversized or additional bags may also require a larger vehicle, arranged ahead of time.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp and must travel inside a pet carrier. Tell us before your trip so the driver anticipates the carrier and the right vehicle is staged at the curb. A short message at booking keeps the pickup easy for you and your animal.
The first child seat for a child under 5 comes free. Each extra seat carries a small added fee confirmed at booking. Send your children’s ages over WhatsApp in advance and we fit the correct seats before pickup, so the family is buckled in safely from the very start.
Payment is divided so you never hand over the whole amount up front. We take Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link, and cash works for nearby, close-in pickups. To confirm a booking you pay a 50% deposit, with the other 50% going to the driver on the day of travel. The fare you lock at booking is the fare you pay — no surge and no surprise line items, since tolls and fuel already live inside the rate.
A round trip is just twice the one-way rate shown above. Book both legs at once and your return pickup is scheduled ahead in the same vehicle class. The deposit-and-balance split covers the whole booking, so you reserve the entire journey in one step and settle the rest with the driver.
Surcharge-free daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Trips outside that window carry a modest after-hours surcharge:
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole group rides for the single flat price listed above, whether you fill a Black SUV or a private van. Adding passengers up to the vehicle’s capacity never moves the fare, so a full SUV costs the same total as one solo passenger booking it.
Yes — our private Sprinter vans handle groups of 6 to 14 and function like a shuttle, except the vehicle is held for your party alone. No strangers share the ride and no fixed timetable applies. The per-vehicle rate above carries your whole group straight from the terminal to the hotel entrance.
A single private vehicle is held for your group alone, so you never share with strangers and never wait on a second pickup. The fare is a flat fare locked at booking — what you confirm is what you pay, with no surge for rush hour or rain. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which eases the first minutes after a long flight. The driver tracks your inbound flight in real time and stands ready at the curb the moment you exit, and your luggage is loaded and handled for you. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp before and during the trip, so any change to your plans gets answered without a call center. The payoff is a coordinated, point-to-point arrival into Miramar.
The hotel sits in Miramar, a suburban community in southwest Broward County just north of the Miami line. The surrounding area is quiet and residential, sprinkled with corporate offices, business parks, and chain dining rather than a dense tourist center, which makes it a handy base for business travelers and families who want easy reach to both Miami and Fort Lauderdale without staying downtown in either. The extended-stay setup fits longer trips, with in-room kitchens and a calmer pace. You can review rooms and amenities on the hotel’s official overview or browse the property through its photo gallery before you arrive.
The Miramar area is built around everyday convenience: shopping plazas, casual and family restaurants, parks, and golf courses are spread across the nearby neighborhoods. Regional attractions across greater Miami and along the Broward coast sit within driving distance, making the hotel a reliable launch point for both business and leisure days.
Miramar comes across as a planned suburban community — broad roads, master-planned residential pockets, and clusters of office and warehouse space tied to the region’s logistics and corporate corridors. It’s quiet after dark and built around driving, which is exactly why a reserved vehicle waiting at the curb beats hunting for a ride after a late arrival.
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 | 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, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Secure your private transfer for Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel by sending your flight number, arrival date, passenger count, and the vehicle class you want. We confirm the driver, hold the fare, and pre-load your flight for tracking. Message us on WhatsApp or email to book or to ask anything before you fly.
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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.
Hotel transfer was excellent. Smooth, comfortable, and dropped right where we needed to be.
Traveling with kids and extended family, the spacious van was perfect. Highly recommend.
Long Orlando drive was smooth and relaxing. The comfort in the car was outstanding.
Driver was friendly, the car was clean, and I got to my hotel without any drama. Perfect.
Flying in with two children and baby gear, the driver had car seats ready and was so helpful. Excellent service.