A private Black SUV or a climate-controlled van covers the journey between MIA Airport and Nobu Hotel Miami Beach in either direction — 11.1 miles (17.8 km), roughly 31 to 33 minutes along the Julia Tuttle Causeway (I-195) — for a fixed price from $80 per vehicle. Book in advance and the vehicle, the driver, and the pickup plan are all locked in before your flight even leaves the ground.
Choose the vehicle size that fits your group; every rate below is for one full one-way trip.
Three private vehicle tiers serve this route, matched to how many people are riding.
Count on about 31 minutes off-peak, rising to roughly 33 minutes at peak, door to door.
Weekday rush hours are what create the gap, and even then the range stays narrow because the trip is short and mostly highway. Departures in the middle of the day, in the late evening, or on weekends usually finish at the low end of the window, while weekday late afternoons hit the high end. If your ride connects to a dinner reservation, a spa appointment, or an event at the hotel, tell us when you book and we build a cushion into the pickup. The estimate already accounts for typical Miami traffic, so you don’t need to pad it — the number shown here is the number to plan against.
One private vehicle, one driver, straight from door to door — that sums up this route.
It really comes down to group size: a Black SUV for smaller parties, a private van when you’re traveling with family, coworkers, or a wedding group. Either way, arrival day is quick — land, grab your bags, step outside, and ride. Your driver takes care of loading, the route, and the drop-off at the hotel entrance while your group relaxes in the air conditioning. Nothing is left to chance at the airport: no counter to hunt down, no line to wait in, no haggling over a fare after a long flight. The identical arrangement serves hotel guests heading back the other way, so no matter your direction, the trip is set up once and runs with no decisions left for the day itself.
Your driver is waiting at the arrivals curb, stationed just outside the exit nearest your baggage claim.
Curbside pickup comes standard with every booking: you finish at baggage claim, walk outside, and the vehicle is already parked in place instead of looping around the airport. The driver loads your luggage and off you go. Prefer to be met inside the terminal? An in-terminal meet-and-greet is available — the driver stands past baggage claim holding a sign with your name and escorts your group out to the vehicle. That meet-and-greet is an optional paid add-on rather than part of the base rate, so ask for it when you book and we set it up for your arrival.
Nothing changes for you. The driver follows your inbound flight in real time and works off the actual landing rather than the scheduled one, so a late arrival simply pushes the pickup back. Keep your phone on once you land in case we need to reach you, walk out whenever you’re ready, and the car will be waiting.
The rate covers the vehicle, the driver, every road cost, and a standard luggage allowance.
Two things can add to the base rate. Pickups outside daytime hours carry a night supplement — the exact figures are in the night tariff section further down this page. Child seats work on a simple rule: the first is free for a child under five, and each additional seat carries an extra fee we confirm at booking.
Yes — pickups outside the daytime window listed in the quick facts above add a supplement on top of the base rate:
Pay half when you book and the other half to the driver on trip day.
We take Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link, and cash works for nearby, close-in pickups. The arrangement is straightforward: a 50 percent deposit locks in your reservation, and the other 50 percent goes to the driver in person on travel day. There’s no need to pay everything upfront, and nothing beyond that balance is collected at the hotel.
Yes — a round trip is exactly twice the one-way rate, with no markup on the return leg. Reserve both legs together, give us your arrival flight and your departure flight, and the same deposit-plus-balance split applies to the combined total, so both rides are locked in through a single exchange.
The rate you book is the rate you pay — no surge, no traffic adjustment.
That price certainty sits at the heart of the service, but it isn’t the only advantage. The vehicle is held for your group alone — no strangers, no side trips to pick up other passengers. Your driver is bilingual, working in English along with Spanish or Portuguese, which helps when part of your group is more at ease in another language or when arrival details need passing along to relatives flying in separately. And you deal with people instead of an app: a direct WhatsApp line reaches us before, during, and after the trip, so a changed flight, an extra passenger, or one more suitcase gets sorted in a single message rather than a support queue.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, flight-tracked pickup — for a noticeably lower total 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 |
A single booking, one coordinated pickup, and a noticeably lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Nobu Hotel Miami Beach is a luxury oceanfront property along the calmer Mid-Beach stretch of the city.
The hotel blends Japanese-inspired design with a beachfront location: rooms and suites face the Atlantic, the pool deck sits just steps from the sand, and the in-house Nobu restaurant serves its signature Japanese-Peruvian menu without anyone leaving the property. Guests tend to be couples, spa-weekenders, and longer leisure stays, and the mood fits — this is the part of Miami Beach people pick when they want the ocean without the late-night noise. For arriving guests that calm is the whole appeal: you step out of the vehicle, hand over your bags, and the vacation begins right at the driveway.
Mid-Beach is the laid-back side of Miami Beach: oceanfront condos, resort pools, neighborhood restaurants, and a long public beachwalk instead of crowded nightlife strips. The beach itself, right behind the hotel, is the main attraction. When your group wants more buzz, South Beach’s Art Deco District, Lincoln Road shopping, and Ocean Drive nightlife all sit to the south.
Yes — the same private service runs from the hotel back to MIA Airport.
For departures, we time the hotel pickup around your flight, your airline’s terminal area, and the traffic expected that day, then send the driver to the hotel entrance with time to spare. Give us the airline and departure hour at booking and we propose a pickup time; you confirm it or tweak it. Drop-offs aren’t limited to MIA, either — when your journey continues elsewhere, we also run from the hotel to other airports, ports, and cities throughout the region, all with the same vehicles and the same booking process.
Yes. Cruise travelers book the same private SUV or van from Nobu Hotel Miami Beach to PortMiami, and the driver drops the group right at the ship’s terminal entrance. We also pick up at PortMiami, so both the hotel-to-port and the port-to-hotel directions are covered.
Booking questions on this route tend to come up again and again, so the most common ones are answered below — what counts as a shuttle, whether the ride is truly nonstop, extra bags, and pets. Every answer holds in both travel directions.
In our service, a private shuttle means a Sprinter van reserved under your name with a dedicated driver. The van rates appear in the price section at the top of this page and are charged per vehicle, so one figure covers your whole party no matter how you fill the seats.
Yes — that’s exactly what a private transfer is. Your driver takes the group from the MIA arrivals area to the hotel entrance in one continuous ride: no connections, no waits between legs, no dragging suitcases down sidewalks. Bags go in at the airport and come out at the hotel, nothing in between.
Message us on WhatsApp before travel day and tell us what you’re bringing. We either confirm the room in your booked vehicle or bump you up to a larger van so nothing gets left behind. Extra and oversized bags are rarely an issue when we know about them ahead of time.
Yes — small pets are welcome under two conditions: let us know in advance over WhatsApp, and bring a pet carrier for the ride. With those two handled, your pet travels in the cabin with your group for the whole trip, in either direction of the route.
Send us your travel date, flight number, group size, and bag count, and we reply with availability and your confirmed driver. WhatsApp brings the quickest response; email works just as well for longer itineraries or group travel. Booking early — even months ahead — adds nothing to the cost and guarantees the vehicle size you want on the date you need it.
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Ready to ride? Call or WhatsApp +1 (786) 682-8748 — 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 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.
Punctual, reliable, and courteous. Exactly what I need for business travel.
Traveling with the whole family, the spacious van was ideal. Professional and timely.David Chen|||Always on time for my morning meetings. The driver was courteous and the car was spotless. Exactly what I need for business travel.
Took the family from the airport with two car seats installed already. Such a relief not having to wrangle three kids alone.
Professional drivers who get you to your destination on time, every time.
The service is consistent and professional. Always very satisfied.