A private transfer between MIA Airport and Element Miami Doral Hotel spans 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and takes roughly 19 to 26 minutes on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), from off-peak to peak, at a fixed rate starting at $80 per vehicle. A bilingual driver follows your inbound flight and waits at the curb in a black SUV or private van — a single reserved vehicle, door to door.
Prices are flat and charged per vehicle for the private transfer between the airport and the hotel — just select the size that suits your group and bags.
Three private vehicle classes serve this route, and each one is held exclusively for your group. Begin with the black SUV or SUV XL, seating up to 5 passengers plus luggage — ideal for couples, families, and small teams. Need extra space? The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van comfortably takes 6 to 9 passengers with room for bags. For bigger parties, a larger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van seats 10 to 14, keeping the whole group together in one vehicle rather than divided across cars. All three operate as private point-to-point transfers — no sharing, no pooling, no added stops between the airport and the hotel. Give us your headcount and bag count at booking and we assign the class, sizing up if your group or luggage calls for more room.
The route runs 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and takes about 19 to 26 minutes door to door, depending on the time of day. Off-peak — mid-morning, early afternoon, or late evening — you arrive at Element Miami Doral Hotel in around 19 minutes, since the hotel lies just west of the airport. In the morning and evening rush, westbound expressway congestion stretches the same trip toward 26 minutes. Since the fare is fixed, those extra minutes never affect what you pay; the traffic is on us, not on you. There is no second leg and no transfer point — the vehicle departs the terminal and heads straight to the hotel entrance. If your schedule is tight or you need an early check-in, plan around the 19-to-26-minute window for a realistic door-to-door estimate, off-peak through peak. It is a short, direct hop on the west side of the airport.
Reserve online or through WhatsApp, then pick the vehicle that fits your party. A black SUV takes up to 5 passengers with their luggage; a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van carries 6 to 9, and a bigger private van holds 10 to 14. Once you send the flight number, the driver watches the inbound arrival and stands ready at the curb as you leave the terminal. The included pickup is curbside — you step out, meet your driver, and ride directly to the hotel with no app, no queue, and no second leg. Would you rather a driver hold a name sign inside the terminal? That meet-and-greet is an optional paid add-on you request at booking. The entire trip is point to point and private, so the vehicle stops only where you do. One reserved car, door to door, timed to when your flight actually lands.
Payment is split so you are never billed the full amount upfront. You book with a 50% deposit and give the remaining 50% to the driver on the day of your trip.
The fixed price already includes tolls, SunPass, and fuel, so the number at booking is the number you pay. Your curbside airport pickup is included — the driver is at the terminal exit as you emerge — and onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot for the ride into Doral. The core transfer is never metered or topped up afterward.
Only a couple of optional items fall outside the base fare. An in-terminal meet-and-greet — the driver waiting inside with a name sign — is a paid add-on you select at booking instead of the included curbside meet. Trips before 7 AM or after 9 PM add the night surcharge outlined below. Apart from those, the standard private transfer is fully covered.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at no extra cost. Trips outside that window carry a small night surcharge based on vehicle type.
Booking ahead is the entire point of a private transfer, and it could not be easier. Send your travel dates, flight number, hotel name, and group size via WhatsApp or email, and we lock in the vehicle and the flat fare for that slot. Reserving in advance means the car is already assigned to you before wheels-down — no app to open and no rideshare queue to wait in after a long flight. For arrivals, the driver monitors the inbound flight and adjusts the pickup if your schedule shifts, so an early or delayed landing is handled without a new booking. For departures back to MIA, we set the pickup time around your check-in and the airline’s recommended arrival window. The sooner you confirm, the easier it is to guarantee the exact vehicle class for your headcount, especially the larger private vans during busy travel weeks.
The fare locks in the instant you book — no surge pricing, no recalculation for traffic or demand, no surprise charge when you land. The vehicle is set aside for your group alone, never a shared or pooled ride, so it drives straight to the hotel with no extra stops. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English along with Spanish or Portuguese, which makes the handoff at a busy terminal easy. Booking runs through one direct WhatsApp thread with a real person — you confirm the time, send your flight number, and get a straight answer rather than a queue. Because it is all arranged ahead, the arrival is coordinated instead of improvised: the car, the driver, and the price are all set before you board your flight. That is the difference between reserving a private transfer and hoping a ride shows up once you clear the terminal.
Element Miami Doral Hotel is located in Doral, a fast-growing city on the west side of Miami known for its business parks, championship-level golf, and a large Latin American community, with strong Brazilian and Venezuelan roots that show up in the local restaurants and cafes. The area feels corporate-modern rather than beachfront — wide boulevards, office campuses, and shopping centers instead of oceanfront promenades. The hotel itself is an extended-stay, suite-style property built for guests who want a kitchen and space to spread out over several nights, and it welcomes pets. You can read more on the official Element Miami Doral hotel page or check current availability through the Element Miami Doral booking page. For visitors, Doral combines convenient airport access with a calm, business-district base.
The hotel sits among Doral’s office parks, golf communities, and retail plazas, with major shopping and a dense cluster of Latin American dining across the wider district. It is a self-contained, car-friendly part of greater Miami rather than a walkable tourist strip, which is exactly why a private transfer straight to the door keeps the arrival simple.
Doral leans toward golf, shopping, and dining rather than beaches. Visitors find well-known golf resorts, large retail centers, and a deep range of Latin American restaurants, along with easy highway access for day trips toward downtown Miami and the coast. The neighborhood works well as a quiet, central base for both business and leisure stays.
Nothing changes and you pay nothing extra. The driver follows your inbound flight in real time and moves the curbside pickup to your actual landing, whether you are early or delayed. The fixed price stays locked, so a late arrival never triggers a new booking or a surge — your reserved vehicle simply waits for you.
Your driver meets you curbside at MIA, ready at the terminal exit as you walk out with your bags — that pickup is included. Prefer a driver holding a name sign inside the terminal? That in-terminal meet-and-greet is an optional paid add-on you request at booking instead of the standard curbside meet.
Each passenger gets one checked bag and one carry-on as standard, and the SUV and private vans are sized for that load. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the trip and we confirm the space or move you up to a larger private van so everything fits.
The fixed price is per vehicle, not per person — your entire group rides for the single price shown in the fares above. Whether one guest or a full van of fourteen, the number does not multiply by headcount. That is why filling a private van often costs each rider far less than separate cars.
A private shuttle here means our private Sprinter van, priced per vehicle at the flat van rate listed in the fares section above — never per seat and never a shared ride. Choose the 6-to-9 or 10-to-14 van for your group, and a round trip is just double the one-way. No surge is ever added.
Yes to both. Small pets ride with advance notice on WhatsApp and must travel in a pet carrier. For kids, the first child seat is free for a child under 5; each additional seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Tell us your needs when you reserve so the right vehicle is set up.
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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Lock in your private transfer to or from MIA Airport and Element Miami Doral Hotel now and the vehicle, the driver, and the flat fare are all set before you fly. Send your flight number, date, hotel, and group size and we confirm the pickup in the same WhatsApp thread. Reserve early for the larger private vans during peak travel weeks.
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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 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.
Traveling with two kids and all their stuff, the van had room and the driver was patient. Excellent.
Flying in with my two toddlers and a friend, the driver was so helpful with our luggage and car seats. Perfect.
Professional team that respects your time and delivers excellent service.
They responded to my email in minutes and the whole experience was stress free. Will use them for my next trip.
Booked them for a client presentation day. Everything was flawless. They understand what business travel requires.