Riding privately from MIA Airport to Faena Hotel Miami Beach means a Black SUV traveling the 11.1 miles (17.8 km) in 31–33 minutes along the Julia Tuttle Causeway (I-195), for a flat fare starting at $80 per vehicle. Bigger groups take a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, and every reservation — heading to or from MIA Airport and Faena Hotel Miami Beach — comes with a bilingual driver behind the wheel.
Every figure listed here is the full door-to-door total for a private vehicle running between the MIA arrivals curb and the Faena’s front entrance:
A black car service mirrors how the Faena operates: reserved, polished, and personal. The vehicle is held in your name and carries only your party — no strangers, no side trips to another guest’s hotel. Because your driver is bilingual, speaking English along with Spanish or Portuguese, international guests can sort out details en route with ease. Whatever rate you lock in at booking is what you pay; it never rises because your flight touched down during a busy stretch or because the weather turned. And once you reserve, you keep a direct WhatsApp line to a real person — never a ticket queue — for any adjustment, question, or special request. Fixed pricing paired with personal contact is exactly what brings frequent Miami Beach travelers back.
Booking a private car ahead of time is the most direct way to handle this journey: one vehicle, one driver, no stops along the way. You reserve before departure, we match you with a Black SUV or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van scaled to your group, and everything else is taken care of — luggage loaded at the airport, a calm ride into Miami Beach, and a drop-off right at the hotel’s front entrance. There’s no queue to wait in and no chance of scattering a large family or wedding party across multiple cars; everyone who arrives together travels together. Since the booking is arranged in advance, the vehicle, the driver, and the pickup time are all locked in before your plane even leaves your home city — precisely what you want at the end of a long flight.
Yes. An in-terminal meet and greet can be added as an optional paid extra: rather than waiting outside, your driver steps into the terminal holding a name sign and escorts you from baggage claim out to the vehicle. It’s a favorite among first-time visitors, older travelers, and large groups juggling plenty of bags.
Three private vehicle tiers handle every group size on this route, and each is booked solely for your party:
The trip runs 31 to 33 minutes door to door, from off-peak to peak. On this route the gap between a quiet midday drive and rush hour is only about two minutes, so you can plan your arrival with confidence — a dinner reservation at the hotel or a meeting after check-in needs no extra buffer. The full 11.1 miles (17.8 km) is measured from the terminal exit all the way to the hotel’s front drive, so the number you see reflects the entire journey, not just the highway portion. Your driver watches live traffic on the day and reroutes if conditions require it, but on this particular run the clock rarely throws any surprises.
Yes — flight tracking comes with every MIA pickup. From the moment your plane takes off, your driver follows it in real time and schedules the pickup around your actual landing, not the time printed on your ticket. There’s no need to call or text once you land; the coordination happens on its own, and your direct chat thread stays open should anything change on your end.
Your pickup simply moves with your flight. Since the driver is tracking your real arrival time, a delay of one hour or four makes no difference for you — the car is in place for the moment you step out, with nothing to rebook.
Yes, child seats are available in every vehicle. The first seat is free for a child under 5 — just share the child’s age when you reserve and it will be installed before your pickup. If your group needs more than one, each additional seat carries a small extra fee that we confirm with you at booking, so nothing catches you off guard on travel day.
The rate takes care of everything required to move you from the terminal to the hotel: the vehicle, your driver, fuel, and every SunPass toll along the route — nothing extra appears at drop-off. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot in the vehicle, so you can message ahead, clear some email, or tell the hotel you’re minutes away.
Each passenger is included with one checked bag and one carry-on. Bringing extra or oversized luggage? Just let us know on WhatsApp ahead of time — we’ll verify the space in your vehicle or bump you up to a larger van so nothing is left behind at the curb.
Only three items fall outside the standard rate: pickups late at night or very early in the morning (the exact policy sits in the night-rate section below), extra child seats beyond the first free one, and the optional in-terminal meet and greet. Everything else on this page is already built in.
Payment is divided so you never pay the whole amount before your trip:
Yes. Card payments go through a secure payment link instead of card numbers typed into a chat, and Zelle or Venmo transfers stay entirely within your own banking app. Your reservation details are confirmed in writing before any money changes hands, so you always keep a record of exactly what you booked.
Daytime service operates from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at the posted rates. Pickups beyond that window — late-night landings or early-morning departures — add a small premium:
Faena Hotel Miami Beach is an oceanfront luxury hotel and the heart of the Faena District. The property is famously theatrical: gold columns and red velvet fill the public spaces, a gilded mammoth skeleton is displayed between the pool deck and the sand, a cabaret-style theater stages dinner shows, and a full wellness house sits alongside the beachfront cabanas. It’s as much a destination as a place to sleep, which is why many guests turn up with evening plans already booked on the property itself. Current dining, show, and spa programming is posted on the official Faena Hotel Miami Beach page, and the broader brand’s hotels and residences are covered on Faena’s main site.
The surrounding Faena District revolves around art and culture, with exhibition and performance spaces just steps from the hotel. The beachfront boardwalk runs right behind the property for morning walks, and the neighborhood offers a laid-back blend of cafes, galleries, and beach clubs — livelier than a resort island, yet calmer than the nightlife blocks farther south.
Yes. Beyond airport transfers, we provide a private hourly chauffeur service with a five-hour minimum — the same vehicles and drivers, held at your disposal for shopping, sightseeing, or a day of meetings around Miami. Mention it when you arrange your airport pickup and we’ll set up both together.
Most reservations come together in just a few messages: pick your vehicle, share your arrival details, and you’re set. The questions below address the practical points passengers ask most before riding between MIA and the Faena — pickup logistics, pets, confirmations, and the return trip.
Your driver meets you curbside on the arrivals level, right outside the exit closest to your baggage claim. You receive the driver’s contact details before you land, so spotting the right vehicle takes only seconds — walk out, find the car, and your bags go straight into the back.
Our shuttle service is entirely private — a Sprinter van reserved for your group alone, never a shared ride with strangers and multiple stops. Pricing is per vehicle rather than per person: the van rates in the price list at the top of this page cover everyone aboard, luggage included.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp. Your pet travels in its carrier inside the cabin with you, and giving us a heads-up beforehand means the right vehicle is assigned so both the carrier and your luggage fit comfortably.
Your booking is confirmed directly over WhatsApp, person to person — not via an automated queue. The written confirmation lays out your vehicle, your rate, and your pickup time, and that same chat thread remains open as your direct line to us right through travel day.
Yes, every transfer works in both directions. For departures, your driver picks you up at the hotel’s front entrance and drops you at your airline’s terminal door at MIA. Many guests book the arrival and departure legs together so the entire schedule is set before they leave home.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, flight-tracked pickup — for a significantly lower total 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 significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Secure your vehicle before you fly. Send us your travel date, MIA flight number, and group size over WhatsApp or email, and your reservation is locked in — evening arrival, sunrise departure, or both legs together.
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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 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.
Clean vehicle, friendly driver, and I arrived at my hotel before my expected time. Excellent service.
Super easy pickup at the airport, the SUV was spotless and we got to the hotel fast. Will book again.
The driver opened the door for me and assisted with my luggage. Old-school service, well appreciated.
I appreciate that the price is fixed. No hidden charges, no unexpected fees, just honest service.
They made coordinating my ride to the cruise port effortless. Communication was clear and timely.