Reserve a private car and the run out to Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach Surfside comes to 11.1 miles (17.8 km), roughly 31 to 33 minutes of it spent on I-95, aboard a Black SUV or private van driven by someone bilingual, on a flat fare opening at $80 per vehicle. One fixed figure carries the entire party in either direction between MIA Airport and Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach Surfside — no surge pricing, no charge added per head.
All three figures are flat, apply to the vehicle rather than the passenger, get pinned the moment you reserve, and already contain the fuel and the tolls.
Arranging the car ahead of time, so it is standing at the curb as you emerge, is the least complicated route. One booking settles it, and you decide the size: a Black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a private Sprinter van for 6 to 9, or the larger private van for 10 to 14. Because the inbound flight is followed live, the vehicle is already outside your MIA terminal when you walk out — nothing to launch, nobody to queue behind, no price to argue after baggage claim. The driver takes the luggage, checks the destination with you, and heads for Surfside without additional stops en route. Reserving takes one WhatsApp message or email carrying your flight number, arrival time, party size, and how many bags you have; the vehicle and the flat fare are locked well before the day. Going the other way, back toward MIA, the same arrangement simply runs in reverse.
Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach Surfside stands in a quiet residential oceanside town a little way up the coast from the livelier stretches of Miami Beach. It is an extended-stay property, and its suites come with full kitchens, which is exactly why families and longer trips gravitate to it. Outside, the pace is relaxed and everything is walkable: a wide sandy Atlantic beach, unhurried local restaurants and coffee places, and the upscale Bal Harbour shopping district right alongside. Calm streets and simple beach access replace nightlife noise here, and that trade is precisely the reason many passengers choose Surfside over South Beach. There is fuller detail on the hotel’s official overview, plus a rundown of things to do around the hotel worth reading before you arrive.
It is built for beach-led, low-stress stays: families, couples, and longer visits that make real use of the suite kitchens and a quieter street scene. The days revolve around the ocean, unfussy meals, and the Bal Harbour shopping area next door, with South Beach energy available on a short ride whenever you feel like it instead of playing out beneath your window.
Nothing here is shared, so whichever tier you take belongs to your party alone. Size the cabin to your headcount and your luggage, then book that one.
Clear roads put the drive at about 31 minutes; the heaviest hours of the day nudge it to something like 33. Most of those 11.1 miles run along I-95 before the route turns east toward the Surfside oceanfront. What is notable is how narrow the peak-to-off-peak gap stays — a couple of minutes, no more — because this corridor keeps moving tolerably even when loaded, unlike the longer cross-county hauls. Morning and late-afternoon commuter waves, plus weekend beach traffic, are what occasionally take it to the upper figure. Your driver reads how the day is running and picks the cleanest line, so the estimate holds up whether you land at noon or in the thick of rush hour. And with the rate flat, none of those extra minutes reach your total; there is no meter ticking over.
Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all sitting inside the fare already, so the figure quoted at booking is the whole price and nothing gets appended at the end. Inside the cabin there is WiFi off a mobile hotspot for settling in or firing off a message. The standard allowance of one checked bag and one carry-on per passenger travels included, and the curbside meeting is part of the fare rather than an extra. Everything a smooth door-to-door run requires is bundled into that single per-vehicle number.
A short list of options sits outside the base fare. Being met inside the terminal by a driver with a name sign is a paid extra rather than the standard curbside arrangement. One child seat for a child under 5 is free, and every seat after that adds a fee agreed at booking. Journeys outside daytime hours pick up the night rate described just below.
Anything falling outside the daytime window of 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM carries a modest addition, and how much depends on which vehicle you booked.
The arrangement is kept simple and secure. Venmo, Zelle, and a secure payment link all work, while cash is fine for neighboring, close-in pickups. Two legs cost twice one leg, handled as a single booking that covers both directions.
Small pets can ride, provided you flag it over WhatsApp in advance and bring a pet carrier. If you are carrying more than the one-checked-plus-one-carry-on allowance, or something outsized, get in touch before the trip and we will either confirm the space or move you into a larger private van. Early notice is what keeps the right vehicle ready.
What you are quoted is what you hand over, because the fare is set at booking and does not respond to rush hour, rain, or demand. The vehicle belongs to your group alone, which rules out sharing the cabin with strangers and rules out detours to collect anybody else. Drivers are bilingual in English along with Spanish or Portuguese, and that keeps arrival logistics easy right after a long flight. Oversized items are dealt with whenever you mention them beforehand. Bookings and changes run over direct WhatsApp to a real person rather than into an anonymous queue, so a question gets answered quickly. The result is a calmer, better-organized arrival into Surfside than assembling transport at the curb once you are already down.
A private van answers the same need that a shuttle search implies, except it is held for your group only — no shared seats, no extra stops. It costs the flat per-vehicle rate in the prices list further up, set by van size for either 6 to 9 or 10 to 14 passengers, tolls and fuel already accounted for.
One checked bag and one carry-on per passenger travel inside the fare, which handles most arrivals without difficulty. Carrying extra or oversized pieces? A WhatsApp message before the trip lets us confirm the room in your vehicle or step you up to a larger private van. Flagging it early is what keeps the right car ready.
Nothing moves on your side. The inbound flight is watched live and the curbside meeting is re-timed to your genuine landing, so arriving late or early sorts itself out. With the rate flat and pinned at booking, a delayed flight neither adds a charge nor forces you to re-book.
Per vehicle, never per person. Whether you take the SUV or a van, the group rides on the one flat price shown in the prices section above. Adding passengers within a vehicle’s capacity leaves the cost untouched, which is what makes a private transfer such good value for families and groups.
Curbside, just outside your arrival terminal, in position as you come through with your bags. That curbside meeting is the pickup included as standard. Prefer to be met inside by someone holding a name sign? The in-terminal meet-and-greet is available as an optional paid add-on set up when you book.
Yes, and it is the approach we recommend. Send your flight number, arrival time, party size, and bag count over WhatsApp or email, and the vehicle plus the locked flat fare are confirmed before you travel. Booking early is what guarantees the right vehicle is held for your group and a driver is watching your flight on the day.
A tighter, more upscale arrangement — one agreed fare, a named driver, a pickup keyed to your flight — for a total noticeably below 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 held for your party alone | Whatever car the driver owns | Whatever car the driver owns |
| Airport pickup | Your flight is monitored and the car sits at the curb as you exit | You open the app after you are on the ground | You open the app after you are on the ground |
| Flight tracking | Yes — re-timed at no charge when you run late | No — a delay sends you back to the app | No — a delay sends you back to the app |
One reservation, one coordinated meeting point, and a total noticeably below an Uber Black or Lyft Lux running at 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.
Get your private transfer to or from MIA Airport and Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Beach Surfside settled today. Pass along the flight number, arrival time, party size, and bag count, and the vehicle and flat fare come back confirmed straight away. WhatsApp brings the quickest reply; email works just as well for reserving.
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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.
Booked it last minute and no issues. the car was in great condition, cleon seats, best of all even with traffic the route was sensible.
Cumplieron al 100%. ya reservamos el próximo viaje con ellos.
Muy recomendado. auto muy limpio y bien cuidado, además el baúl entró cuatro maletas grandes más las de mano.
Smooth ride. great suspension, didn’t feel the bumps, honestly wifi worked, kids stayed busy on the way.
Llegada a la boda exactamente a tiempo. Valió la reserva.