Between MIA Airport and Loews Coral Gables Hotel a private ride covers 4.3 miles (6.9 km) in roughly 16–17 minutes down Le Jeune Road (SR-953). The vehicle is a black SUV or an air-conditioned van with a bilingual driver at the wheel, on a flat fare that opens at $80 per vehicle. That figure is settled the moment you reserve — nothing surges and nothing is worked out per head.
Each rate attaches to the vehicle and is pinned the instant you book, so your whole party travels on one flat figure with tolls and fuel already inside it.
Three private tiers take care of virtually any group, and the right one is settled from passenger and bag counts ahead of your travel day.
Every vehicle is reserved for your group alone. Should your head count fall exactly on a boundary, or should you be carrying additional bags, send us a message first and we will either confirm the fit or move you to the next size up so nobody travels cramped.
Door to door the journey occupies roughly 16 to 17 minutes according to the hour. Away from the peaks — early morning, mid-evening — the 4.3-mile (6.9 km) run toward downtown Coral Gables sits closer to 16 minutes. Through the heaviest commuting windows the same trip lengthens only slightly, the distance being short and the path largely avoiding the worst freeway snarls. And since the fare was locked beforehand, a slow shuffle through afternoon traffic never lifts the price — you pay the rate agreed at booking however the roads behave. The driver leaves the terminal the moment you and your luggage are aboard, which off-peak happens within a few minutes of your reaching the kerb. Planning against a tight connection or a dinner reservation? Permit the full 17 minutes and you will seldom require more.
Your flat fare buys the whole private ride, the bilingual driver, and the charges that so often ambush passengers. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel all live inside the price, with nothing added at the roadside. Kerbside collection is the default meeting: the driver stands waiting at the kerb as you leave the terminal. A mobile hotspot supplies onboard WiFi. One checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger is covered, while surplus or oversized pieces are arranged when you message us in advance, letting us confirm the space or move up to a larger van.
Only a few items lie outside the base fare. Having the driver meet you inside with a name sign is an optional paid add-on in place of the standard kerbside collection. A child under five gets the first seat free, and every seat after that carries an extra fee agreed at booking. Small animals are welcome given advance WhatsApp notice and a carrier.
Daytime spans 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM without any surcharge. A journey landing outside that window takes a modest after-hours addition on top of the flat fare:
The total is divided so nothing is handed over in full beforehand, and a few straightforward methods are open to you.
As soon as that deposit clears, the vehicle is held under your name and a driver is attached to your flight, so the collection is organised long before you touch down.
Easiest by far is a private door-to-door transfer that collects you at the kerb and sets you down at the hotel entrance. Book a vehicle sized to your party — black SUV for as many as five, a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for six to nine, or a bigger Sprinter for ten to fourteen — and the driver handles everything from there. When you land he is already at the kerb, having followed the flight, so you walk out and get straight in. Nothing to launch on a phone, no queue to join, no separate collection point to find. The route makes its short run south toward downtown Coral Gables, and the bag count is matched to your group beforehand so every person and every case fits. Reserving means sending the WhatsApp number on this page your flight, the date, how many are travelling, and the hotel name; the booking comes back confirmed with the vehicle held under your name.
Loews Coral Gables Hotel stands at the edge of downtown Coral Gables, a polished district recognised for Mediterranean-revival architecture, tree-lined boulevards, and a walkable core of upscale shops and restaurants.
Corporate and refined is how the surrounding neighborhood reads — a business hub of consulate offices, banking towers, and law firms sitting alongside long-established fine-dining rooms and pavement cafés. Boutiques, bridal salons, and white-tablecloth restaurants draw visitors along the Miracle Mile shopping and dining corridor, while art galleries, landmark fountains, and historic Spanish-style courtyards are scattered through the wider area. Against the beaches and the nightlife districts it offers a calmer, more residential counterpoint, favoured by business passengers, conference attendees, and couples wanting refined surroundings within easy reach of everything else. Have a look at the property on the official Loews Coral Gables Hotel listing, or browse its Michelin hotel guide page before you arrive.
A private vehicle is put aside for your group and no one else — never pooled, never a stranger sharing the back seat. What you agreed at booking is a flat fare, so congestion, demand, or a late landing never moves the number. Your driver is bilingual, working in English along with Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the arrival for international passengers. Flight tracking is built in, meaning a change of schedule never strands you. Luggage is planned for rather than treated as an afterthought: a checked bag and a carry-on per passenger travel comfortably, and we size the vehicle up in advance if you carry more. Communication stays direct — one WhatsApp thread reaches a real person who confirms the collection, answers questions, and moves the time if your plans shift. What comes of it is a calmer arrival with a single point of contact from booking through to the hotel kerb.
Kerbside is the standard collection: bags gathered and terminal behind you, the driver is already at the kerb, having watched the flight land. Should you rather be met inside the building beneath a name sign, that meet-and-greet is an optional paid add-on you can request while booking.
Nothing alters at your end. The inbound flight is followed live by your driver, who moves the collection to your true landing, so a delay never costs you the car or the fare. With the rate fixed at booking, arriving late can never produce a higher price.
One checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger is standard. A family’s worth of bags is nothing to the black SUV, and the Sprinter vans hold far more again. Carrying surplus or oversized pieces? Message us in advance and we will confirm the space or size up to a larger van so it all travels.
Per vehicle rather than per person. Your entire group travels on the one flat price shown in the pricing list above, two passengers or a full van alike. Nothing is charged by the head, so a fuller car simply means better value for everybody aboard.
Our private vans answer that “shuttle” search, though strictly as a private ride for your group — never shared, never timetabled. Cost is the per-vehicle van rate in the pricing list above, fixed at booking, tolls and fuel included. Pick the 6-9 or the 10-14 tier to suit your party.
Buses and rail do run in the area, but taking them means changes, waiting, and walking with your luggage. This service does away with all of that: a single private vehicle meets you at the kerb and drives the 4.3 miles straight to the hotel door in about 16 minutes.
Both are fine. Small animals travel given advance WhatsApp notice and inside a carrier. On the children’s side, a child under five gets the first seat free, and each seat after that carries an extra fee agreed at booking. Tell us ages and pet plans while reserving so the right vehicle is prepared.
Better organisation and an upscale vehicle — a flat rate, a named driver, a pickup keyed to your flight — for a total markedly beneath 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 held for your party alone | Whatever car the driver owns | Whatever car the driver owns |
| Airport pickup | Your flight is followed and the driver is at the curb as you walk out | You hail one once you are on the ground | You hail one once you are on the ground |
| Flight tracking | Included — delays re-timed at no charge | Absent — a delay means booking again | Absent — a delay means booking again |
A single reservation, one organised pickup, and a bill markedly under a surging Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
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One message reserves it. Email or WhatsApp us the flight number, the arrival date, how many are travelling, and the hotel name, and back comes confirmation of the vehicle held under your name together with the collection details. Pay the 50% deposit to fix the rate and a driver is attached to your flight. Whichever direction you need — to or from MIA Airport and Loews Coral Gables Hotel — a single quick exchange arranges the entire trip.
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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.
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.
Travelling alone for work, easiest part of the whole travel day.
Connecting flight was tight, family trip with two little ones, polite, professional, made us feel welcome. they tracked our delayed flight without us asking. Ideal for traveling with little ones
Servicio impecable: los usamos el año pasado y de nuevo en este viaje, hizo que llegar a Miami se sintiera fácil, la van se sentía moderna y aseada.
A bachelor party trip, the ride was quiet and comfortable.
The driver helped me navigate the city and gave me great recommendations for my stay.