Reserved ahead as a private Black SUV, the run out to Hotel Greystone Miami Beach measures 11.1 miles (17.8 km) — I-195 and then the Julia Tuttle Causeway — and lands somewhere in the 31 to 33 minutes range, on a set rate that opens at $80 per vehicle. Should your headcount fall between 6 and 14, the booking simply shifts to a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, arranged in the same conversation and driven to the same entrance.
Pick the vehicle by headcount. Each figure below buys one complete one-way journey, entrance to terminal or terminal to entrance without distinction, and two legs together come to exactly twice the number.
Settling the car before you fly is what turns arrival into a non-event — one vehicle, one named driver, curb to entrance, nothing left to organize after the wheels touch down.
Three exchanges and it is finished. You send the travel date, the flight, and how many people are coming; we come back with vehicle options and lock in the one you choose; on the day itself you walk out of the terminal and climb in. Nobody hunts for a counter, nobody wrestles with an app on airport WiFi, nobody stands behind a dozen other travelers. Homeward runs work identically, only reversed — the driver gathers everyone under the hotel entrance and delivers the party to its departure terminal. Larger parties gain the most here, since one van keeps a family reunion, a wedding group, or a project team in a single cabin with all its suitcases, instead of scattering everybody across cars that turn up minutes apart.
The Greystone occupies a restored Art Deco landmark on Collins Avenue, mid-Miami Beach, and it takes only adults. Behind that period facade sits a thoroughly contemporary hotel: a pool and bar on the roof, small cocktail rooms, live sets in the evening, and design-forward guest rooms shaped for grown-ups who want the South Beach energy without the spring-break element. The adults-only policy naturally draws couples, honeymooners, and groups of friends rather than families traveling with kids. Layouts, dining venues, and amenities are all set out on the Hotel Greystone official site, and seasonal packages appear regularly on its Miami Beach offers page, which is worth checking before you fix your dates.
That stretch of Collins Avenue puts the familiar Miami Beach lineup on your doorstep: the sand itself, the pastel blocks of the Art Deco district, the open-air storefronts and dining of Lincoln Road, and the evening scene along Ocean Drive. Spas, galleries, and beach clubs fill in the surrounding streets.
Three private classes cover this route. Choose on headcount and bag volume — whichever you land on, the entire vehicle belongs to your group.
Reckon on roughly 31 minutes when the roads are quiet, stretching to something near 33 minutes at the worst hour of the day — an unusually tight spread by Miami standards.
What that figure does not cover is the rest of an arrival: deplaning, immigration if you have flown in from abroad, and however long the carousel decides to take. All of that happens before the vehicle so much as moves. Weekday evenings and big event weekends nudge the number toward the upper end; a 6 AM landing or a midnight one sits at the lower. In either case the drive remains the predictable, uncomplicated part of the day.
Road charges, SunPass, and fuel sit inside the quoted number, and a mobile hotspot supplies WiFi in every vehicle.
Highway charges on the way over to Miami Beach are settled through the vehicle’s own SunPass transponder, so there is no stopping at a booth and nothing handed back to you afterward. The hotspot is live from the moment you sit down, which is handy for messaging the hotel about an early check-in or telling people at home you have landed, none of it requiring international roaming.
Two things sit outside the quoted figure. One is the in-terminal meet-and-greet, where your driver waits inside arrivals holding a name sign — a paid add-on you ask for while booking. The other is the after-hours rate for collections outside daytime, which the next section spells out in full. Nothing else gets appended to what you were quoted.
There is. Collections falling outside the standard daytime window carry a small addition, since the driver is working beyond ordinary operating hours. The amount follows the vehicle:
The total splits into a holding deposit and a balance, and the method is entirely your choice:
Card payments travel through a secure payment link, which means no card number is ever read aloud or typed into a chat window. Venmo and Zelle transfers remain inside those apps and under their own protections. Card details are never requested by message, by email, or over the phone.
They are. One seat comes free of charge for a child under 5 — ask when you book. Further seats carry a modest fee, quoted and agreed before anything is paid. Include your children’s ages in that first message and the right seats will already be fitted when the vehicle arrives.
Small animals are fine provided two things are arranged in advance: a note over WhatsApp at booking time, and a carrier for the journey. Mention the animal’s size while reserving and the whole thing gets settled in the same chat, so neither you nor the driver is surprised at the curb.
Work backward from whatever check-in cushion your airline asks for, then add the driving time and a margin for loading bags and late-day congestion. We agree the collection time between us when the return leg is booked, so there is no guesswork on your side and no departure cut uncomfortably fine.
Three things carry the service: the vehicle is yours and no one else’s, the driver speaks your language, and the number cannot move once you have booked.
Sole use of the vehicle means no stranger in the next seat, no detour to somebody else’s hotel, and no idling while other luggage gets loaded — the car goes where you are going and nowhere else. Drivers work in English alongside Spanish or Portuguese, which matters more than people expect when a plan changes halfway through a trip. Your rate is set the moment you reserve and stays there regardless of demand, weather, traffic, or a chaotic cruise weekend. And from the opening message to the final drop-off you are dealing with an actual person over WhatsApp rather than a ticket queue or a bot; ask something and a human answers, usually within minutes.
Below are the queries that reach us most often on WhatsApp about this particular route. Each answer applies in both directions of travel and to every vehicle class we run between MIA and Miami Beach, so nothing important is left hidden when you decide.
One checked bag plus one carry-on per traveler is built into the fare. Carrying more than that, or something oversized? Flag it on WhatsApp beforehand and we will either confirm the space or move you into a bigger private van, so nobody in the group ends up stranded on the sidewalk.
Nothing changes on your side. The inbound flight is watched live and the collection is re-timed to your genuine landing at no charge. Supply the flight number when you book and the schedule adjusts by itself; being delayed never costs you the reservation and never triggers a late fee.
Per vehicle, without exception. The number in the list buys the whole SUV or the whole private van, not a place in it — two people and five people settle the identical total. No per-head charge is ever appended, and splitting the bill among yourselves is nobody’s business but your own.
Curbside, as standard: the vehicle draws up at the arrivals-level curb outside your concourse as you emerge, and the driver takes the bags from there. Send your door number over WhatsApp once the luggage is in hand and the car will be there before you reach the sidewalk.
Yes — private collections operate from PortMiami as well as MIA Airport, so cruise passengers heading for Hotel Greystone book precisely the same service. Drop-offs are broader still: from the hotel we will run you to other airports, to the port, or to cities elsewhere in Florida on request, not only back to MIA.
Tighter coordination and a more polished ride — one agreed fare, a driver you have been introduced to, a pickup keyed to your flight — for a total well under Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed price 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; the car is at the curb as you walk out | You open the app once you are on the ground | You open the app once you are on the ground |
| Flight tracking | Yes — re-timed at no charge when you run late | No — a delay means starting over | No — a delay means starting over |
A single reservation, a single coordinated meeting point, and a total that lands well under an Uber Black or Lyft Lux 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.
Message us the travel date, flight number, party size, and hotel name over WhatsApp or by email, and back comes a confirmation naming your vehicle and your driver. The deposit described above holds the slot, and the same contacts handle return legs, timing changes, and anything unusual you need. Give it a few days’ lead over holiday weekends and through peak cruise season, when the fleet fills up fastest.
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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 guests 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.
Walked out of baggage claim, the car was already there.
My partner and I, didn’t know what to expect and it exceeded what we had in mind. we landed at 11pm and the car was right there. Will book ahead next visit.
No complaints. took the airport stress completely off our plate, honestly smooth ride from the curb to the lobby.
Sin drama. Servicio sólido. Auto limpio.
Exactly what I needed. could actually relax in the back.