The run between MIA Airport and Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel covers 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and takes roughly 33–47 minutes on the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826), on a flat fare that starts at $120 per vehicle in a Black SUV or a private van. Your bilingual driver follows the inbound flight and is standing at the curb by the time you walk out of the terminal.
Each figure below buys the whole vehicle for the whole party. It is set the moment you reserve and does not climb afterwards for traffic or demand.
The property stands in Miramar, a suburban city in southwest Broward County just above the Miami line. What surrounds it is calm and residential — corporate offices, business parks and familiar chain restaurants rather than a packed tourist strip — which is why it works so well for business travelers and for families who want both Miami and Fort Lauderdale within reach without booking downtown in either one. The extended-stay format, with a kitchen in the room and an unhurried rhythm, suits longer visits. Rooms and amenities are listed on the hotel’s official overview, and you can walk the building in its photo gallery before you land.
Miramar reads as a planned suburb: wide roads, master-planned housing pockets, and clusters of office and warehouse space tied to the region’s logistics and corporate corridors. Evenings go quiet and everything here assumes a car, which is precisely why a vehicle already positioned at the curb beats hunting for a ride after a late landing.
Everyday convenience defines this pocket of Miramar — shopping plazas, casual family restaurants, parks and golf courses spread through the adjacent neighborhoods. Wider attractions across greater Miami and up the Broward coast sit within a comfortable drive, so the hotel works as a steady base for work days and leisure days alike.
One reserved door-to-door vehicle running north on the Palmetto Expressway (SR-826) out of the airport and into Miramar handles the entire job. Match the car to the party: a Black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a private Sprinter van for 6 to 9, or the bigger van for 10 to 14. Nothing has to be unlocked on an app, and there is no queue to join — the driver is already outside your terminal when you step out, bags go straight into the trunk, and the vehicle pulls up at the hotel entrance. Because the car is held for your group, the trip runs point to point with nothing added along the way.
Plan on about 33 minutes when the road is open and as much as 47 minutes at the busiest hours. What creates that spread is volume on the expressway corridor heading north out of the airport: a mid-morning or midday departure tends to land near the shorter figure, while weekday rush hours and big event days push toward the longer one. The driver watches conditions live and picks the cleanest line, but nobody can dissolve South Florida traffic, so an honest answer is the range rather than a single promised number. Since the inbound flight is being followed, an early or late landing simply shifts the pickup — the clock on your ride begins when you actually reach the curb, not at a time written down in advance. If something is waiting for you at the other end, build your plan around the higher figure.
The meeting point included in every booking is curbside at your own MIA terminal, with the driver posted at the exit as you come out with your bags. Would you rather be met inside arrivals with a name sign? That in-terminal greeting is an optional service you add when you reserve, and the driver waits for you in the terminal instead.
Your driver follows the inbound flight in real time, so a delay re-times the curbside meeting on its own and costs you nothing. Come in early or hours behind schedule and somebody is still there when you emerge. Slow customs lines and a crawling baggage belt are treated the same way — no rebooking, no penalty.
Three private classes cover every party size on this route. Choose by headcount and bag load, and everyone travels together in one reserved car.
Everyone travels with 1 checked bag and 1 carry-on at no additional charge. Carrying more than that, or something oversized? Send a WhatsApp message before your travel date and we either confirm the space or move you up to a larger private van so nothing gets left behind. That conversation happens in advance, never at the curb.
One child seat for a child under 5 is included at no charge. Any seat after that carries a small fee, confirmed while you book. Send your children’s ages over WhatsApp ahead of time and the right seats are fitted before the driver leaves for the airport, so the family is buckled in from the first minute.
Small pets ride along when you tell us in advance on WhatsApp, and they travel inside a pet carrier. Let us know before your travel date so the driver expects the carrier and the appropriate vehicle is staged at the curb. One short message at booking keeps the pickup simple for you and calm for your animal.
Yes. Our private Sprinter vans move parties of 6 to 14 and work much like a shuttle, with one difference that matters: the van carries your party and nobody else. There are no strangers aboard and no departure timetable to catch. The per-vehicle rate listed above takes the whole group from the terminal straight to the hotel entrance.
You are paying for the vehicle, not for seats. The figures in the rate list above cover the entire group whether you book a Black SUV or a private van, and adding passengers up to that vehicle’s capacity does not move the number. Five people in an SUV therefore pay exactly what one solo traveler would pay for the same SUV.
The per-vehicle rate already swallows the costs that catch passengers out elsewhere. Tolls, SunPass charges and fuel are inside the number, so the road itself adds nothing at the end of the trip. Curbside pickup at your terminal belongs to the same rate, as does the reserved private vehicle and its bilingual driver. Onboard WiFi runs from a mobile hotspot, which is enough to answer messages or reconfirm plans on the way into Miramar. Standard luggage travels free — one checked bag plus one carry-on for each passenger. Everything named here is standard equipment; only the optional extras described next can move your total.
The only additions are optional items you choose yourself while booking. An in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign sits on top of the standard curbside pickup. Child seats beyond the first one carry a small fee. Oversized or additional bags can call for a larger vehicle, which we arrange ahead of the date.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and carry no surcharge at all. Rides that begin outside that window pick up a modest after-hours addition:
Payment splits in two so nothing large leaves your account up front. Venmo, Zelle and a secure payment link all work, and cash is fine for nearby, close-in pickups. A 50% deposit confirms the booking; the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day you travel. What you agreed to when you reserved is what you settle — no surge, no late line items, because the road costs are already inside the rate.
A return journey is simply the one-way figure twice over. Book both legs together and the return pickup is scheduled in advance in the same vehicle class. The deposit-and-balance split stretches across the whole booking, so one step reserves the entire trip and the driver collects the rest on the day.
Send your flight number, travel date, passenger count and the hotel address by WhatsApp or email. We assign the vehicle, agree the pickup window and hold your price. Booking early also gives the driver time to load your flight for tracking beforehand, so the curbside meeting matches your genuine arrival rather than a printed estimate.
One private vehicle is set aside for your group, which removes the second pickup and the wait that goes with it. Your driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — and that alone smooths the first ten minutes after a long flight. Bags are lifted and loaded for you rather than left on the sidewalk. Before and during the trip you are messaging a real person on WhatsApp, so a change of plan gets an answer instead of a call-center queue. Put together, it is one coordinated, accountable arrival into Miramar.
A tighter, more premium arrangement — fixed price, a named driver, a pickup timed to your flight — for a good deal less in total than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed price agreed when you reserve | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | A Black SUV set aside for your party | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Airport pickup | The driver follows your flight and is at the curb as you walk out | 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 coordinated pickup, and a good deal less than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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To hold a private transfer to Residence Inn by Marriott Fort Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel, send the flight number, the arrival date, how many are travelling and which vehicle class you want. We confirm the driver, hold the price and pre-load the flight for tracking. WhatsApp or email us to book, or just to ask something before you fly.
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Ready to ride? Call or WhatsApp +1 (305) 497-0440 — 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 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.
Made our trip easier. was already at the curb when we walked out.
Recogida en la acera, bajada en el lobby. Mejor imposible!
great service. no surge pricing, no waiting outside in the heat. no surprise tolls, no upselling, just the ride. worth the booking.
Éramos uma família de cinco e fez chegar em Miami parecer fácil.
Hotel transfer was excellent. Smooth, comfortable, and dropped right where we needed to be.