A private Black SUV takes the 11.1 miles (17.8 km) between MIA Airport and the Setai Hotel, Miami Beach in roughly 31–33 minutes, on a flat fare starting at $80 per vehicle. Our direct rides link MIA Airport and the Setai Hotel, Miami Beach by way of the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), with a bilingual chauffeur at the wheel and private vans seating up to 14 passengers.
Choose the vehicle that matches your party size; each rate below buys the entire private car for the journey.
Daytime hours span 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and any trip inside that window carries no supplement. Pickups set earlier or later add a small night rate:
The fare divides in two: half at booking, half handed to the driver in person on trip day.
Yes. Nobody is asked for the full fare upfront: the deposit reserves the booking, and the balance changes hands only once your driver is standing in front of you. Every reservation is written down, so you hold a record of the vehicle, the pickup, and the agreed amount.
Every rate attaches to the vehicle rather than to individual riders. A family of five pays nothing but the single SUV figure listed above, while a group of twelve spreads one van rate across everybody. No per-passenger amount lurks behind the posted numbers — what is shown for your vehicle class is exactly what the whole group hands over.
Three private tiers handle every group size on this route, and each delivers the same door-to-door service.
Each passenger brings one checked bag plus one carry-on, and the vehicles are sized around that. Carrying extra or oversized pieces? Message us on WhatsApp before travel day and we confirm the room — or move you up to a larger van — so nothing is left standing at the curb.
Yes. A private shuttle here means the entire Sprinter van is held for your party: it meets your flight, loads everyone in one go, and drives your group alone to the Setai. There is no fixed timetable to catch and no waiting on strangers — the van runs on your schedule.
Reckon on roughly 31 minutes from the airport curb to the Setai entrance off-peak, stretching toward 33 once traffic thickens. That window sits unusually narrow for an airport run because the route is short and largely highway, so even a sluggish afternoon adds minutes rather than multiples. Your driver checks conditions before setting out for the airport and reworks the approach through Miami Beach if an event or a closure slows the usual line. Plan dinner reservations and check-in around the top of the range and you still reach them with time in hand.
Weekday morning and late-afternoon commutes drag the most, joined by weekend evenings when South Beach nightlife fills the streets near the hotel. Even then this transfer holds near the top of its posted range instead of blowing past it — the route is too short for traffic to pile up much.
Curbside collection comes standard: your driver is at the MIA arrivals curb the moment you walk out with the bags. Give us the airline or terminal at booking, and on the day the exact pickup door is confirmed over WhatsApp within seconds — no wandering the airport hunting for your ride.
Yes — the in-terminal meet and greet is offered as an optional paid add-on. Instead of meeting at the curb, your driver waits inside the arrivals hall holding a name sign and then walks you and the luggage out to the vehicle. Request it at booking and we confirm the details alongside your reservation.
Nothing changes at your end — flight tracking comes with every transfer. Your driver watches the inbound flight live and shifts the pickup to your real landing time, whether you touch down early or hours behind. Share the flight number at booking and the pickup simply travels with your plane.
The rate includes the vehicle, the driver, and every road cost along the way — what you confirm is what the trip costs.
Only three things: a pickup scheduled outside daytime hours, the optional in-terminal meet and greet, and extra child seats. Each is confirmed in writing before your travel day, so the final figure is settled well before the driver leaves for the airport.
Yes — request child seats at booking and tell us your children’s ages. The first seat is free for a child under 5; every extra seat carries an added fee we confirm in writing with your reservation, so the vehicle arrives ready for your family with everything already fitted.
Yes — the route works in both directions with the same vehicles. For departures, your driver collects you at the Setai entrance at the time you name, so you reach MIA with a relaxed check-in cushion. Add the return during your first booking, or message us afterward to arrange it.
Yes — bookings are confirmed in writing over WhatsApp or email as soon as your trip details reach us, usually within minutes. The confirmation names your vehicle class, pickup time, and rate, so nothing about the reservation stays verbal and you carry proof of the arrangement before you fly.
Yes — everything runs over WhatsApp with a real person, not an automated dispatcher. Ahead of pickup you receive your driver’s name, the vehicle description, and a direct contact, and you can message any time on travel day for a live status check. Answers come from someone who already knows your booking.
A pre-booked private transfer is the shortest line: one vehicle, one driver, and no stops between the MIA terminal and the Setai’s lobby. The car is tied to your arrival before you even board, which leaves nothing to sort out on landing — no queue to join, no app to open while juggling bags. Collect your luggage, step outside, and head straight into Miami Beach. At the property your driver pulls up to the entrance and unloads exactly where the bell staff take over. The same arrangement scales to any group size: couples and families ride the Black SUV, while larger parties travel as one in a private van instead of scattering across several cars. Either way the sequence holds — meet, load, ride, arrive.
The Setai occupies the oceanfront stretch of Collins Avenue at the center of South Beach. Step out of the vehicle and you are on one of Miami Beach’s most photographed blocks: restored Art Deco facades on one side, the Atlantic on the other, and a steady hum of cafés, galleries, and beach life between them. The hotel itself is a restored Art Deco landmark reworked into an Asian-inspired retreat, admired for hushed courtyards, oceanfront pools, and polished dining. Browse its rooms and restaurants on the Setai’s official website, or read its profile at Leading Hotels of the World. Your driver sets you down right at the entrance, where the hotel team takes over the bags and check-in.
Stillness in the middle of South Beach’s noise: an Asian-inspired design vocabulary, tranquil courtyards, oceanfront pools, and service that stays quiet rather than showy. It draws honeymooners, design enthusiasts, and travelers who want the beach scene right outside the door yet silence the moment they step in.
The beach is steps away, and the surrounding Art Deco Historic District rewards a slow walk past pastel facades and neon signs. Ocean Drive’s dining and people-watching, Lincoln Road’s pedestrian shopping, and South Beach’s galleries, lounges, and nightlife all fall inside the neighborhood, so most evenings ask for no car at all.
Four things set this apart: the locked rate, the bilingual driver, the reserved vehicle, and accountability. The fare you confirm is the fare you pay — it never climbs with demand, weather, or a late landing. Every chauffeur speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which takes the guesswork out of a group that mixes languages. The SUV or van that arrives is held for your booking alone. And because we are a small Miami operator, the people who confirm your reservation are the same ones who dispatch your driver — if anything about the trip shifts, one message reaches someone who already knows your name, your flight, and your hotel.
Yes. The SUV tier is a black car service in the traditional sense: a Black SUV, a professional chauffeur, and a fixed reservation rather than an on-demand request. Groups over five get the same treatment in a chauffeur-driven private van, so the black-car experience scales to the whole party.
A better-organized, premium ride — flat fare, a named driver, a pickup timed to the flight — for a markedly lower total than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat fare agreed at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV kept for your group | The driver’s own car | The driver’s own car |
| Airport pickup | Your flight is tracked and the driver waits 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 cost when you are delayed | No — a delay means re-booking | No — a delay means re-booking |
One booking, one organized pickup, and a cost well below an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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One message and one confirmation reply is the whole process. Send your travel plans and we hold the Black SUV or private van for the day you land — or for the ride back to MIA at the end of the stay. We answer on WhatsApp, by phone, and by email:
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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.
We flew in for a getaway and the booking process was straightforward, even with traffic the route was sensible.
Well organized. kept the suitcases upright in the trunk. even with traffic the route was sensible. Couldn’t have gone better.
No phone tag, no confusion at pickup.
Todo perfecto. los transfers compartidos no se comparan, además siguieron nuestro vuelo retrasado sin que se lo pidiéramos.
Highly recommended. right on schedule, no surprises.