Riding privately from MIA Airport to Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel means 23.4 miles (37.7 km) on the I-95 EXPR in roughly 36–45 minutes, seated in a black SUV or a climate-controlled van at a flat fare starting at $120 per vehicle. The whole car is reserved by your party, your flight is followed, and the price is fixed the moment you book.
Each figure below belongs to the vehicle and covers the group inside it. Pick the size that matches your party and the luggage it is carrying.
Curbside, and that is the pickup the fare covers: the driver stands outside baggage claim as you come out of the terminal and takes the bags off your hands. If being met inside with a name sign appeals more, ask for the in-terminal meet-and-greet at booking — it is an optional paid add-on.
The inbound flight is followed in real time and the collection re-times itself, so landing early or landing late simply shifts the meeting, at no extra cost. There is nothing to re-book and no penalty for a schedule the airline moved. Clear baggage claim and the car is ready.
Inside the flat fare sits the door-to-door private ride, the vehicle assigned to you, and the running costs of the road itself — which is why the confirmed figure is the one you pay.
Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing encountered on the highway reaches your bill. The car belongs to your party for the duration, the driver loads and unloads the luggage at both ends, and a mobile hotspot supplies onboard WiFi to keep you connected on the way north.
A small number of situations carry a cost confirmed while booking, set out below. Being met inside the terminal with a name sign is an optional paid add-on rather than the standard pickup, and child seats past the first one add a fee.
One checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger is the standard allowance, and the driver handles the loading. Carrying extra or oversized pieces? A quick WhatsApp message before the journey lets us confirm the space or move you up to a larger van so everything rides comfortably.
Across 23.4 miles (37.7 km), reckon on about 36 minutes off-peak, climbing toward 45 as traffic thickens. Most of that distance runs north on the I-95 EXPR before the exit toward the airport-and-cruise-port corridor in Fort Lauderdale. Mid-morning, early afternoon, and late evening generally keep the highway flowing. The slow spells are the weekday morning and late-afternoon commutes, when the express lanes fill and the run reaches the top of its range. There is no meter in the car, so a longer drive costs nothing more. Pickup timing is built around your flight and the hour of day, which is what puts the vehicle at the curb as you reach it. Heading back to MIA for a departure? Apply the same peak-versus-off-peak thinking when you choose the collection time.
Three private classes cover this route, and whichever you take is booked for your party alone.
Everything rests on the vehicle being yours: nobody else climbs in and nobody else’s destination bends your route. The driver works in English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which takes the friction out of arrival questions and directions once you are on the road. Bags are handled for you, lifted in at the airport and out again at the hotel. From the booking message through to the pickup itself you stay in a direct WhatsApp thread with us, so a change of plan reaches a real person quickly rather than sitting in a queue. And if the party is carrying more than the usual allowance, one message is enough for us to confirm the space or move you into a larger van.
The transfer runs in a licensed and insured vehicle with a bilingual driver at the wheel, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese. There is no shared seating and no stranger in the next row — the ride is yours — and the WhatsApp line to us stays open from booking through arrival in case anything shifts.
A private door-to-door car is the least complicated way to cross this 23.4-mile stretch up toward Fort Lauderdale. You reserve one vehicle for the entire party, pass us the flight number, and the driver takes it from there. Solo travelers and couples ride the Black SUV, which seats up to five with bags; six to nine take the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van; ten to fourteen take the larger Sprinter. The process is short — flight details, pickup date, and passenger count by WhatsApp or email, and back comes written confirmation of the vehicle and the flat fare. On the day, the driver greets you at the curb outside baggage claim, loads your luggage, and heads north to the hotel.
From 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM there is no surcharge at all. Trips falling outside that window carry a small add-on, applied by vehicle type as shown below.
Part of the money is handled at booking and the balance on journey day, with a few methods to choose from.
Per vehicle, not per person — the whole party rides for the single flat price of that vehicle class. Five people in the SUV pay the same as one. Trips outside daytime hours pick up the small surcharge described above.
Yes. Plenty of travellers use Home2 Suites for the night before a sailing, and we run private transfers to or from MIA Airport and Home2 Suites by Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port Hotel, plus the onward drop-off at the cruise port itself. Send the embarkation date and the group size and we match the right SUV or van to it.
Home2 Suites by Hilton stands inside the airport-and-cruise-port corridor of Fort Lauderdale, an extended-stay property built for people connecting through the area’s airport or sailing from the terminals beside it. The character is practical and suburban rather than touristy: broad arterial roads, chain dining, and a short drive to the waterfront and the city’s beach districts. Its all-suite rooms suit families, cruise passengers overnighting before embarkation, and longer business visits alike. The property overview sits on the official Home2 Suites Ft. Lauderdale Airport-Cruise Port page, while room types and amenities are laid out in the hotel’s location and amenity details. From here the cruise port, the airport, and the broader Fort Lauderdale beachfront and dining scene are all within reach without an inland trek.
A tighter, more upscale arrangement — a flat fare, a driver by name, a pickup timed to your flight — for a total considerably beneath 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 | A Black SUV kept for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Airport pickup | Your flight is followed; the car is at the curb as you exit | You request a car after you land | You request a car after you land |
| Flight tracking | Yes — re-timed at no charge when you are delayed | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, and a cost considerably under a surging Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
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Send the flight number, the pickup date, and the passenger count, and your vehicle and flat fare come back in writing. The car is secured with a 50% deposit, with the balance paid to the driver on journey day. WhatsApp brings the quickest reply and is also where any add-on or a round-journey pickup gets arranged.
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.
Wedding venue arrival was right on schedule.
Felt taken care of. Nothing to complain about, nothing at all.
Trajimos a mis papás, espacio de sobra para la familia. incluso con tráfico la ruta tuvo sentido.
Didn’t have to lift a bag the whole way
Wonderful experience from start to finish. Comfortable ride to the resort entrance.