The 11.1 miles (17.8 km) between MIA Airport and Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa take roughly 31–33 minutes in a private Black SUV using I-195, at a flat fare opening at $80 per vehicle. Air-conditioned SUVs and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans work the route in both directions, to or from MIA Airport and Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa, door to door, at whatever hour you land, with a driver in place when you are.
Take the vehicle with the right number of seats — these are the current rates on this route, valid whichever way you are heading:
Privacy is a given across all three classes, so the decision really rests on how many people and how many suitcases are coming.
What we run are private vans, not shared shuttles, and the charge attaches to the vehicle instead of the seat. Whatever is listed in the price table near the top of this page buys the whole group’s ride — two travellers or fourteen — which is precisely why the figure per head keeps shrinking as the party grows. There is no second sum to work out.
Curb to lobby, allow 31 minutes when the roads are calm and as much as 33 at their busiest. What is unusual here is how little those two numbers differ, meaning even a weekday-evening landing rarely moves the estimate far. Your genuine delay sits upstream of the car altogether: leaving the aircraft, clearing passport control on an international arrival, and waiting at baggage claim can each run longer than the drive. Build your dinner reservation or check-in plan around that portion rather than the road segment. Once the doors close, the run is short enough that plenty of guests are still answering their “we’ve landed” messages when the resort comes into view. Departures mirror it exactly — tell us the flight time and we set a pickup hour that allows for both the traffic and the security queues at the airport.
Kerbside collection at MIA arrivals belongs to every reservation. Walk out of the terminal with your bags and the driver is already positioned at the curb — you appear, the luggage is loaded, and the car pulls away. There is no parking structure to search, no hike to a far-off lot; the meeting happens on the arrivals level at precisely the point where you emerge.
It is, as an optional paid add-on. The driver takes up position inside the terminal holding a name sign and walks you from baggage claim through to the vehicle. First-time visitors, family members travelling alone, and sizeable groups tend to like it most; simply request it on WhatsApp while booking.
None of that becomes your problem, because flight tracking is attached to every reservation. The inbound aircraft is monitored live by your driver, who then moves the collection to the genuine landing time — forty minutes ahead of schedule or three hours behind it makes no difference. Nothing to phone in, nothing to rebook, and no penalty attaches to the delay.
Each traveller has 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on, an allowance that copes easily with a normal resort trip. Bringing more than that, or something oversized? A quick WhatsApp note before travel day lets us confirm the room — or move you into a larger van so nothing has to be abandoned. Luggage is never the thing that complicates this ride; it is simply the reason to send one short message.
Whatever the journey genuinely requires already sits inside the price you agree to.
Almost nothing. Collections beginning outside daytime hours attract a supplement, and the exact figures appear in the night-tariff section below. Beyond that, the total shifts only for optional extras you ask for while booking, and each of those is put in writing before you travel — never produced at the kerb.
It does — a small supplement attaches to journeys starting outside daytime hours, since a red-eye landing or a departure before sunrise still gets its own driver and the identical full service. Here is how it breaks down:
The amount comes in two instalments, which means the entire sum is never handed over before you have travelled.
They are. A child under 5 gets the first seat at no charge — tell us the age at booking so the right one is fitted before pickup. Should you require more than one, every additional seat carries a small fee confirmed while you reserve, so travel day holds no surprises.
Arranging a private transfer in advance handles this journey more directly than anything else. The vehicle is settled before you leave — Black SUV for a smaller party, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for a bigger one — and the collection is built around your arrival instead of the other way round. Nothing has to be located after a long flight, no app has to be coaxed onto airport WiFi, no connection has to be worked out with bags hanging off your shoulder. The driver stows the luggage, confirms the destination, and turns the car toward Miami Beach while you sit back. Booking amounts to one WhatsApp message or email carrying your flight details; everything else is arranged before you even board. Reverse it for departures: set a collection at the resort lobby and travel straight through to your departure terminal at MIA.
Public transit does link the two, though it makes a sluggish opening to a beach holiday. You face waits at stations, a string of intermediate stops, and a walk with luggage at either end, and after dark the timetables thin out considerably. A private transfer, by contrast, leaves the moment you are on the ground and finishes at the resort itself.
Sitting on the oceanfront in the Mid-Beach corridor of Miami Beach, Andaz Miami Beach Resort & Spa carries Hyatt’s design-led Andaz flag. The atmosphere is not the picture-postcard commotion found further south: Mid-Beach trades crowds for space, with sand immediately behind the building and a calmer, more residential character all around. The property revolves around water — pools looking out to the ocean, a full spa programme, and restaurants you never have to leave the grounds to reach — presented in the bright, contemporary manner the Andaz name is known for. Room categories, restaurant line-ups, and seasonal offers are set out on the official Andaz Miami Beach page. For anyone arriving, the practical upshot is straightforward: the holiday starts as the car door swings open, because after check-in the only outstanding decision is where to put your towel.
Everything follows from the oceanfront position: pools set beside the water, a full-service spa, restaurants and bars on site, and the beach reachable straight off the back of the property. Rooms and suites speak the Andaz design language — light, contemporary, and equally suited to a long stay or a weekend break.
Mid-Beach rewards a slow pace — the oceanfront beachwalk, uncrowded sand, and unhurried cafes set the rhythm. For something livelier, the Art Deco District of South Beach with its nightlife and restaurants occupies the same barrier island, while the murals of Wynwood and the boutiques of the Design District wait across the bay on the mainland.
They are — daytime entry to the resort’s pool and spa can be reserved through ResortPass day passes for Andaz Miami Beach, so visitors enjoy the property without taking a room. Setting up a private transfer for a day visit is no different for us than arranging one for an overnight stay.
Brief answers to the remaining points passengers raise most about this transfer.
Small animals are welcome subject to two conditions: send word beforehand on WhatsApp, and bring a carrier for the journey. The carrier keeps your companion steady at highway speed and leaves the vehicle clean for whoever rides next. Mention the pet at booking and it goes onto the reservation.
We do — every vehicle works in both directions, resort to airport just as readily as airport to resort. For a departure, send the take-off time and we agree on a collection hour that delivers you to MIA with an unhurried margin. A great many guests reserve the arrival and the return within a single booking.
Three features set it apart: a fixed fare, a bilingual driver, and a direct line to an actual person. What you confirm at booking is what you hand over — it will not climb because it rained, because a convention emptied out, or because every evening flight arrived at once. Your driver works in English alongside Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths matters for international passengers and mixed groups. From the first message through to the final drop-off you deal with us on WhatsApp: a query about the reservation reaches the people running the vehicle rather than a queue of tickets. Taken together, the journey feels less like ground transport and more like being collected by someone who knew you were coming — which is exactly what happened.
Better organisation and a premium vehicle — a flat rate, a named driver, a pickup keyed 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 | Black SUV held for your party alone | Whatever car the driver owns | Whatever car the driver owns |
| Airport pickup | Your flight is followed and the driver is at the curb as you walk out | You hail one once you are on the ground | You hail one once you are on the ground |
| Flight tracking | Included — delays re-timed at no charge | Absent — a delay means booking again | Absent — a delay means booking again |
A single reservation, one organised pickup, and a bill considerably under a surging Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
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Message us the flight number, travel date, passenger count, and luggage details on WhatsApp or by email, and back comes your vehicle assignment along with the confirmation. Bookings are handled person to person — you will know who is collecting you long before you leave home.
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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.
Bom demais. ajudou a colocar as quatro malas grandes.
Funcionou direitinho, depois de um voo longo era exatamente o que a gente precisava
Auto limpio. Recomiendo. Bajada rápida!
Vale a pena. Bom preço. Reserva fácil.
solid pickup. kind and attentive throughout. the ac was cranked exactly the way you want it after a flight. perfect way to land in miami.