In a private black SUV the 7.2 miles (11.6 km) between Miami International Airport and Downtown Miami take roughly 20–23 minutes along the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), from a flat $80 for the vehicle. The door-to-door service links the two in either direction and carries lone travelers, families, and groups of up to 14 passengers.
Each price below buys the whole vehicle and the whole journey, and it is fixed the moment you reserve — simply match the size to your party:
Somewhere between 20 and 23 minutes, door to door. The route heads east on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), which delivers you straight into the downtown street grid — a short, uncomplicated drive with very little that can go wrong. Midday, evening, and weekend runs come in near the quick end of that window; weekday commuter hours push toward the slower end. The compact distance is what makes this one of Miami’s more dependable airport runs: a good traffic day and a bad one differ by minutes rather than hours, and your chauffeur sets the departure from the curb around whatever the road is actually doing.
Not meaningfully — congestion at its worst adds roughly three minutes compared with an off-peak run. The slowest stretches are weekday mornings and late afternoons, while midday, overnight, and weekend arrivals meet the emptiest roads. Whatever the hour, the ride stays comfortably under thirty minutes.
The curb, just outside the Arrivals doors nearest your baggage claim. That curbside collection is part of every booking: you come out with the bags and the vehicle is already there waiting to load. Would you rather be greeted inside the terminal by someone holding a name sign? An in-terminal meet-and-greet can be added as an optional paid extra — ask for it when you book.
Book a private vehicle before you fly. You pick the class that suits your group, pass along your flight details and downtown address, and the car is tied to your reservation before your plane has even left the origin city. On landing you collect the bags, step out of Arrivals, and climb in; the chauffeur handles the luggage and drives to the exact address you gave — a hotel entrance, a condo lobby, an office tower. Nothing has to be solved at the airport itself: no counters, no transit maps, no queues. The same reservation works equally well starting downtown and finishing at the terminal, because the route runs identically in reverse.
Three private classes cover this route — choose on how many people and bags you have rather than on price, since all three are chauffeured and climate-controlled.
One checked bag plus one carry-on for every passenger, included. Carrying more than that, or something oversized? Send a WhatsApp message before the trip and we will verify the space — and where a group needs extra room, the booking is simply upgraded to a bigger van so nothing gets left standing on the pavement.
Yes — small pets ride on this transfer with advance notice by WhatsApp. They travel in a carrier for the journey, which keeps your animal secure on the expressway and leaves the vehicle ready for the next family. Just note the pet when you set up the reservation.
Everything the ride itself requires: the private vehicle, your chauffeur, fuel, and all road costs along the way — tolls and SunPass charges are on us and never handed over at the curb. Onboard Wi-Fi comes from a mobile hotspot, so you can message family, open a hotel confirmation, or check in for a connecting flight while you travel. The first child seat is included free for a child under 5.
Two things can lift the total. Pickups outside daytime hours carry the night surcharge set out further down this page. And while the first child seat is free for a child under 5, every additional seat has a fee we confirm with you at the time of booking — never something discovered on the day.
Daytime service runs from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM at no extra fee. Pickups beyond that window — late-night landings and pre-dawn departures — are always available and carry a surcharge:
In two parts, so nothing is owed in full before you travel.
Yes, and PortMiami drop-offs are one of the requests we field most often on this route. Arriving travelers go from MIA Airport straight to their cruise terminal, and guests staying in Downtown Miami hotels are collected on embarkation morning. Send the ship name and the sail time when you reserve and the pickup is set so you reach the terminal with a comfortable margin before boarding shuts. The vans that carry airport groups carry cruise groups too, so a party of up to 14 with full cruise luggage stays in one vehicle.
A handful of practical questions come up on nearly every reservation for this route — late flights, what a private shuttle actually means, return runs to the airport, and where we can collect from. The straight answers are below, so you can confirm a booking without a round of back-and-forth.
Nothing shifts on your side. Flight tracking is part of the booking, so your chauffeur is watching the MIA arrival live and the pickup moves with it automatically when the plane lands late. There is nothing to message from the runway, nothing to rebook, and no risk of the car having given up and gone.
Every transfer we run is private, so a private shuttle here simply means a Sprinter van or SUV carrying your party and nobody else — no shared seats and no pooled stops. Pricing is charged against the vehicle rather than the seat: the full rates sit in the price list at the top of this page, and the figure holds whether the vehicle rides full or half-empty.
Yes — the same vehicles at the same rates, in either direction. We collect you at your downtown hotel, home, or office, plan the departure around your airline’s check-in window and live traffic, and set you down at the departure doors of your terminal at MIA.
As soon as your flight is settled. Booking early secures the vehicle class you actually want — the largest vans go first on busy travel weekends — and gets your flight number to us with time in hand. Every reservation is confirmed back to you in writing before the travel date.
Pickups run from MIA Airport and from PortMiami. Drop-offs are far more flexible: from Downtown Miami we will take you to any South Florida airport, seaport, or city — name the destination when you request the reservation and we confirm the route.
Downtown Miami is the city’s civic and commercial heart — a dense, walkable district of office towers, waterfront parks, museums, and an arena, all set against Biscayne Bay. It works as a base for business travelers, for cruise passengers spending a night before sailing, and for visitors who want city energy rather than beach calm. The district has grown into a genuine neighbourhood in its own right: residential high-rises, a busy restaurant scene, and cultural venues sit alongside the banks, courts, and government buildings. The City of Miami official site covers civic services and public events, while the official Downtown Miami guide keeps an up-to-date calendar of openings, festivals, and things to do across the district and neighbouring Brickell.
Bayfront Park and Bayside Marketplace anchor the waterfront with green space, open-air shopping, and boat slips along the bay. The Kaseya Center hosts NBA basketball and arena concerts, and the nearby museum district pairs contemporary art with hands-on science exhibits. Wrapped around all of it, restaurants and rooftop bars stay busy well into the night.
Most people pick the bayfront towers along Biscayne Boulevard for the water views, the blocks near the arena for nightlife and event access, or the adjacent Brickell district for a polished, financial-district feel. All three are standard drop-off points on this route — just share the street address when you book.
Your chauffeur is bilingual, working in English along with Spanish or Portuguese, which counts for a lot in a city where building names, hotel lobbies, and street directions switch language mid-sentence. Every booking also runs through one direct WhatsApp thread, so a question, a change of timing, or arrival-day coordination reaches somebody who already knows your reservation rather than a call centre hearing it for the first time. Small things, but they are the difference between an arrival that is handled and one that has to be sorted out on the pavement.
Order instead of chance: the fare agreed up front, a chauffeur with a name, and a pickup built around your flight — and a bill significantly lighter than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One price, agreed when you reserve | 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 | Chauffeur follows the flight and stands 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 if you are delayed | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
Reserved once, collected once, and significantly less costly than 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.
Every rate is already in the price table at the top of this page — there is no quote to request and nothing hidden behind a form. To reserve, send your travel date, flight number, group size, and downtown address by WhatsApp or email, and we come back with your confirmation and the next steps. Reservations are taken for any hour, any day of the week.
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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.
Glad we booked. took the airport stress completely off our plate.
Chegou, carregou as malas, dirigiu seguro, desembarcou. Recomendação fácil.
Última etapa de um dia longo sem complicação. Recomendo sem pensar duas vezes.
Primera vez en Miami, primer viaje solo en mucho tiempo, se portó como un caballero. no hubo q buscar a nadie, el auto estaba donde dijeron. El vehículo estaba impecable por dentro.
Reservé y llegaron. acomodó las valijas con cuidado.