The private run from MIA Airport out to the Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport West/Doral Hotel covers 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and normally takes 19–26 minutes on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836). A Black SUV or private van does the work, driven by a bilingual chauffeur, on a flat fare opening at $80 per vehicle — agreed the day you reserve, never recalculated when demand climbs.
Each figure covers the vehicle and everyone in it, holds firm from the moment of booking, and already absorbs tolls and fuel. All you choose is the size that matches your party.
Across 8.8 miles (14.2 km) of clear road the drive settles at roughly 19 minutes. Throw in the morning or evening crush and the same stretch can run closer to 26, which is why 19–26 minutes door to door is the honest range depending on when you touch down. The corridor heads west from the airport area into Doral along the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) — short, straight, and with no causeway to cross. A private car goes nowhere except your hotel, so with nobody else being dropped along the way the timing sticks near the lower figure outside rush hour. We still allow extra room around the busiest arrival banks and the congestion windows we know about, and the chauffeur decides the route on the day. Give us the flight number at booking and the curbside collection is built around your real touchdown rather than the timetable.
Curbside is the collection included in the fare: you finish at baggage claim, step outside, and the chauffeur is holding position at the assigned curb. Before you arrive we send through the precise meeting point along with the driver’s contact details. Would a name sign inside the terminal suit you better? That in-terminal meet-and-greet can be added as a paid option.
Your inbound aircraft is watched in real time, and the collection is timed to the landing that actually happens rather than the one on the ticket. Arrive early or hours behind and the curbside meeting shifts by itself — no re-booking, and the delay itself adds nothing to the bill. All that is asked is the flight number when you reserve.
Everything in the fleet is private and chosen to fit the party. Up to 5 passengers ride the Black SUV or SUV XL, which suits couples, small families, and business travelers. From 6 to 9 passengers the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van takes over, a good answer for larger families and small groups. Beyond that, the bigger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van carries 10 to 14 passengers for teams, events, and larger parties moving together. Each is reserved for one booking only, so seats are never shared with other riders. Unsure which tier your bags and headcount call for? Send both numbers when you book and we will point you at the right one.
Give us the passenger count and an idea of the luggage, and the pairing is ours to make. Parties of five or fewer take the Black SUV, six to nine take the Sprinter van, and ten to fourteen take the larger van. Both the size and the flat fare are confirmed to you before any money changes hands.
Standard allowance is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger — a load the SUV manages for up to 5 passengers and the vans manage for bigger groups. Travelling with more, or with something oversized? Message us on WhatsApp beforehand and we will either confirm the room or move you up to a larger van.
Small pets travel with advance notice on WhatsApp and must be in a pet carrier for the journey. On the family side, the first child seat for a child under 5 costs nothing, while each additional seat carries an extra fee confirmed at booking. Flag both when you reserve and the chauffeur turns up equipped.
One figure buys the private vehicle, the bilingual chauffeur, and the whole drive between airport and hotel. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are wrapped into it, so nothing accrues en route. A mobile hotspot supplies WiFi on board for the length of the ride. Collection at the curb is part of the deal. A few things sit outside the base rate: the in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign is a paid option, and while the first child seat for a child under 5 is free, every additional seat adds a fee confirmed at booking. Journeys outside daytime hours attract a surcharge, covered in its own section. Beyond those, the standard ride is entirely contained in the number you were quoted — nothing appears at drop-off.
Between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM no surcharge applies. Fall outside that window and a small add-on covers having a chauffeur available for your off-hours arrival.
It is split in two, which means the booking can be confirmed without handing over the whole amount at once.
Take the one-way rate for your vehicle and double it. The 50% deposit secures both legs at once, and the remaining half is handed to the chauffeur. Reserving the two directions together fixes the same flat fare for your return and saves organizing a second pickup once you are already here.
For groups, yes — a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van held for your party and never run as a shared or scheduled service. Billing is per vehicle rather than per head, so the whole group travels on the single flat price listed above, and a return doubles it.
Public routes do run toward the Doral area, but taking one means changes, walking, timetables, and wrestling suitcases aboard. Booking privately removes every one of those: a reserved vehicle, a meeting at the curb, and a straight 19–26 minute run to the hotel door for your group alone, with the bags handled at both ends.
Pre-booking a private vehicle that meets you at the curb and drives directly to the hotel entrance is as simple as it gets. Choose the Black SUV for up to 5 passengers, the Sprinter van for 6 to 9, or the larger van for 10 to 14. Reserve the size, pass along the flight number and arrival terminal, and the chauffeur takes the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) westward once you are aboard. Nothing to launch on your phone after landing, no line to join, and no detour to collect anyone else — the vehicle is yours outright. Out of baggage claim you walk to the assigned spot, your luggage goes in, and Doral is next. Booking is a WhatsApp message with the date, party size, and flight details; we confirm the vehicle and the pickup plan before you travel.
Doral, the west-Miami city the hotel sits in, is organized around corporate campuses, business parks, and a broad spread of dining and shopping. Guests are often here for meetings, conventions, or work at the office and logistics hubs nearby, and the district has a reputation for its golf resorts and its open, suburban feel. Clusters of retail and restaurants within walking range cover both casual and sit-down eating, while the wider region mixes Latin American kitchens with familiar chains. As a base close to the airport it is practical and modern, and it serves business and leisure stays equally. More detail is on the official Courtyard Miami Airport West/Doral hotel page, and the area is covered on the Greater Miami visitor listing.
Golf, a dense cluster of corporate offices and business parks, and a dining and shopping scene that keeps expanding. It pulls in conference and business travelers, along with leisure guests who would rather stay somewhere quiet and modern near the airport than on the beach. The character is suburban, polished, and convenient.
The property belongs to the wider Doral district on Miami’s west side, close to the airport corridor and the business and retail zones around it. Downtown Miami, Brickell, and the beaches all lie farther east, which is why guests wanting quiet nights plus city access often base themselves here and ride in for the day.
The fare is flat and settled at booking, so neither traffic nor demand nor a crowded arrival hall can move it. Your vehicle is private and reserved for your group — nothing pooled, nobody to wait for. Chauffeurs work in English along with Spanish or Portuguese, keeping directions and questions simple from curb to door. Standard bags travel with you, loaded and unloaded at both ends by the driver. Booking runs through WhatsApp directly, which means a real person handles your date, your party size, and any change you need instead of an app doing it badly. From the terminal exit to the Courtyard entrance the whole thing is one organized point-to-point ride shaped around your arrival, not a queue you join.
Yes. English plus Spanish or Portuguese is standard across our drivers, which keeps the curbside meeting, the luggage, and anything you want to ask mid-ride straightforward for international and domestic arrivals alike. If one of the two languages suits you better, mention it at booking and we will do our best to match it.
Tighter organization and a premium standard — one flat fare, a named chauffeur, a collection timed to your flight — for a total that comes in considerably under Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | A flat fare settled at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | A Black SUV held for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Airport pickup | Your chauffeur follows the flight and waits at the curb as you exit | You request a car after you land | You request a car after you land |
| Flight tracking | Yes, with delays re-timed free of charge | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One reservation, one organized collection, and a considerably reduced total against an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects publicly available pricing as of 2026.
Arranging your private ride between MIA Airport and the Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport West/Doral Hotel takes about two minutes. Send the date, arrival time, flight number, party size, and any pets or child seats involved, and we come back with the vehicle, the pickup point, and your flat fare well before travel day.
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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.
Comfortable seats. Fasst confirmation. Pro driver.
Los chicos venían cansados, así que trayecto tranquilo y sin vueltas
Atendimento honesto. Nada pra reclamar, absolutamente nada.
Trajeto silencioso. Motorista profissional. Rota esperta!
Flying in with my children and friend, the spacious van made the journey comfortable. Highly recommend.