A private Black SUV handles 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 connect MIA Airport and the Setai Hotel, Miami Beach along the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), driven by a bilingual chauffeur, with private vans that seat up to 14 passengers.
Pick the vehicle that fits your party size; every rate below buys the whole private car for the journey.
Each rate applies to the vehicle, not to individual riders. A family of five pays only the single SUV figure listed above, while a group of twelve splits one van rate across everyone. Nothing per-passenger hides behind the posted numbers — the amount shown for your vehicle class is exactly what the whole group pays.
A pre-booked private transfer is the most direct route: a single vehicle, a single driver, and no stops from the MIA terminal to the Setai’s lobby. The car is assigned to your arrival before you even board, so there is nothing to sort out once you land — no queue to stand in, no app to pull up while juggling bags. Grab your luggage, step outside, and head straight into Miami Beach. At the property, your driver rolls up to the entrance and unloads right where the bell staff take over. The same arrangement works for any group size: couples and families ride the Black SUV, while larger parties travel as one in a private van rather than scattering across several cars. Either way the flow is the same — meet, load, ride, arrive.
Curbside pickup comes standard: your driver waits at the MIA arrivals curb the moment you walk out with your bags. Tell us your airline or terminal at booking, and on arrival day the precise pickup door is confirmed over WhatsApp within seconds — no roaming the airport in search of your ride.
Yes — an in-terminal meet and greet is offered as an optional paid add-on. Rather than meeting at the curb, your driver waits inside the arrivals hall with a name sign and then escorts you and your luggage out to the vehicle. Ask for it at booking and we confirm the details alongside your reservation.
Yes — the route works in both directions using the same vehicles. For departures, your driver picks you up at the Setai entrance at the time you set, so you get to MIA with a relaxed check-in cushion. Add the return leg during your first booking, or message us afterward to arrange it.
Three private vehicle tiers handle every group size on this route, and each delivers the same door-to-door service.
Every passenger includes one checked bag plus one carry-on, and the vehicles are sized to match. Carrying extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before your travel day and we confirm the room — or bump you up to a larger van — so nothing is left behind at the curb.
Yes. A private shuttle here means the whole Sprinter van is held for your party: it meets your flight, loads everyone at once, and drives only your group to the Setai. There is no set timetable to catch and no waiting on strangers — the van moves on your schedule.
Expect roughly 31 minutes from the airport curb to the Setai entrance off-peak, stretching toward 33 as traffic thickens. That window is 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 closure slows the usual path. Plan your dinner reservations and check-in around the top of the range and you will still arrive with time to spare.
Weekday morning and late-afternoon commutes are the slowest stretches, together with weekend evenings when South Beach nightlife crowds the streets near the hotel. Even then, this transfer holds close to the top of its posted range instead of overshooting it — the short route gives traffic little room to pile up.
Nothing shifts on your end — flight tracking comes with every transfer. Your driver monitors the inbound flight live and moves the pickup to your real landing time, whether you touch down early or hours late. Share the flight number at booking and the pickup simply travels with your plane.
The Setai sits along the oceanfront stretch of Collins Avenue at the center of South Beach. Step out of the vehicle and you land on one of Miami Beach’s most photographed blocks: restored Art Deco facades on one side, the Atlantic on the other, and a constant hum of cafés, galleries, and beach life between them. The hotel itself is a restored Art Deco landmark reworked into an Asian-inspired retreat, celebrated 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 drops you right at the entrance, where the hotel team takes over bags and check-in.
The Setai is known for stillness amid South Beach’s buzz: an Asian-inspired design vocabulary, tranquil courtyards, oceanfront pools, and service that stays quiet rather than showy. It attracts honeymooners, design enthusiasts, and travelers who want the beach scene right outside yet silence the moment they step inside.
The beach sits just steps away, and the surrounding Art Deco Historic District repays a slow stroll 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 within the neighborhood, so most evenings call for no car at all.
Four things set this service 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, taking the guesswork out of a group that mixes languages. The SUV or van that shows up is held for your booking alone; we never merge parties or sell seats one at a time. And since we are a small Miami operator, the people who confirm your reservation are the same ones who dispatch your driver — if anything about your trip shifts, a single 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 instead of 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 entire party.
A more coordinated, premium ride — flat fare, named driver, flight-tracked pickup — at a markedly lower total cost than 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 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, and a cost well below an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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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 can add to the base rate: a pickup scheduled outside daytime hours, the optional in-terminal meet and greet, and extra child seats. Each add-on is confirmed in writing before your travel day, so the final figure is settled well before the driver heads to the airport.
Payment breaks into two parts: half at booking, half given to the driver in person on trip day.
Yes. You are never asked to pay the full fare upfront: the deposit secures the reservation, and the balance is handed over only when your driver is standing in front of you. Every reservation is recorded in writing, so you keep a record of the vehicle, the pickup, and the agreed amount.
Daytime hours span 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and trips within that window carry no supplement. Pickups set earlier or later add a small night rate:
Yes — ask for child seats at booking and let us know your children’s ages. The first seat is free for a child under 5; every additional seat carries an added fee that we confirm in writing with your reservation, so the vehicle shows up ready for your family with everything already fitted.
Yes — bookings are confirmed in writing over WhatsApp or email the moment we receive your trip details, usually within minutes. The confirmation lists your vehicle class, pickup time, and rate, so nothing about your reservation stays verbal and you hold proof of the arrangement before you fly.
Yes — communication runs over WhatsApp with a real person, not an automated dispatcher. Before pickup you get 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. Questions are answered by someone who knows your booking.
Booking takes a single message and a confirmation reply. Send over your travel plans and we will hold your Black SUV or private van for the day you land — or for the ride back to MIA at the end of your stay. We answer on WhatsApp, by phone, and by email:
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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 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.
Booked through my phone at MIA gate, and the driver was already waiting when I cleared customs. Incredible.
Simple booking process with clear pricing. Service delivered exactly as promised.
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