A private Black SUV covers the 11.1 miles (17.8 km) separating MIA Airport from Loews Miami Beach Hotel in 31-33 minutes, at a fixed price opening at $80 per vehicle. The run works door to door in either direction — to or from MIA Airport and Loews Miami Beach Hotel — using the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), with private Sprinter vans available when the party grows.
One-way rates between the airport and the hotel break down like this:
Three private classes serve this route, and choosing between them comes down to headcount and bags:
Anything shuttle-shaped that we send out is a private Sprinter van, never a shared ride. If a shuttle is what you had in mind because the party is large, the private van does that job precisely: the full group and all the bags move in one go, departure waits on you rather than a timetable, and the vehicle drives to your address only.
Daytime runs 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and any trip inside that window bills at the standard rates listed near the top of this page. Pickups outside those hours pick up a modest surcharge:
Payment arrives in two pieces: a deposit that reserves the vehicle, and a balance handed over on the day you travel.
Per vehicle, without exception. The figures in the rate list above apply to the car or van as a whole, no matter how many of its seats you occupy. A family of five in the SUV hands over the same single fare a solo traveler would, which is the reason groups almost always come out ahead going private.
Budget 31 to 33 minutes from door to door. The lower number belongs to off-peak departures — late morning, early afternoon, late evening — and the higher one to weekday rush hours and busy beach weekends. That gap stays tight because the bulk of the drive sits on expressway rather than stop-and-go surface streets, so heavy traffic costs minutes rather than hours. The driver follows live conditions and adjusts the path as he goes; you never open a map or choose between routes yourself. Heading the other way, toward the airport, work from the same window and then add whatever check-in cushion your airline recommends once you reach the terminal.
Weekday mornings and late afternoons crawl the most, and weekend afternoons join them once beach crowds build. Those stretches nudge the ride toward the top of the quoted range rather than doubling anything. Early-morning and midday pickups move at the quickest pace this corridor allows.
Reserving a private transfer in advance is the most direct approach to this route. You book before you fly by sending the travel date, flight number, and party size, and a named vehicle and driver are attached to that reservation. After landing there is no rental counter to locate, no rideshare zone to hunt for, and no line to stand in — bags go in and you head straight to the hotel entrance without a stop along the way. Solo, as a couple, or with the whole family, the shape of the trip is identical: one reserved vehicle, one driver, one uninterrupted run. Because the reservation is settled beforehand, even the busiest arrival banks at MIA leave your pickup untouched, since the car was set aside for you well before the plane reached the gate.
Public transit does connect the airport with Miami Beach, but it comes with transfers, timed stops, and your own luggage to move between them. A private transfer removes every piece of that: the car leaves as soon as you land and stops only at the hotel door. For two or more people splitting a single fare, that difference in convenience is hard to argue with.
Curbside pickup is what the fare includes: step out of your terminal onto the arrivals level and the vehicle is already at the curb outside. Your confirmation names the exact vehicle and driver to look for, which means no wandering a parking garage and no phone calls made while juggling bags in the heat.
Nothing you need to handle. The driver follows your incoming flight in real time, so a late touchdown simply slides the pickup to match when you actually arrive. No message from the plane, no rebooking, no change to the fare — walk out whenever you land and the ride is sitting there.
The per-vehicle price carries the entire trip. Highway tolls and SunPass charges are covered, fuel is covered, and the vehicle runs onboard WiFi from a mobile hotspot so you stay connected without spending roaming data. The first child seat is also free for a child under 5 — mention the child’s age when you book. Standard luggage for each passenger belongs to the service too, with the exact allowance spelled out below.
Just three things sit outside the standard rate: an in-terminal meet-and-greet, with the driver waiting inside holding a name sign, which is an optional paid extra; child seats past the first, which carry a fee confirmed at booking; and pickups outside daytime hours, which carry the night surcharge listed further up this page. Beyond those, nothing is added.
Each passenger travels with one checked bag and one carry-on included. Carrying extra or oversized items? Send a WhatsApp message before travel day and we will either confirm the space or move your group into a larger van so everything rides together. Luggage is a planning detail here, not a problem.
Small pets are welcome on two conditions: let us know in advance over WhatsApp, and travel with a pet carrier. With that arranged, your pet boards with the rest of the family and rides in the climate-controlled cabin all the way to the hotel.
Yes — this works in both directions. For the return, your driver waits at the Loews lobby entrance at the agreed time, loads the bags, and delivers you to your airline’s terminal door. Many guests reserve both legs at once as a round trip, so the departure ride is already handled before the holiday has even started.
Loews Miami Beach Hotel drops you into the middle of South Beach, the most walkable and most photographed stretch of Miami Beach. The surrounding blocks mix pastel Art Deco facades, sidewalk cafes, cocktail lounges, galleries, and boutiques, all wrapped around a beach culture that runs from sunrise swims to late-night music. It suits nearly any trip: a beach holiday, a food-led weekend, a nightlife escape, or a conference with a few free days tacked on the end. More about the property itself sits on Loews Miami Beach Hotel, though the short version is that once you have checked in the neighborhood does most of the entertaining — exactly why a direct, single-stop arrival from the airport is worth arranging ahead.
The streets around the hotel hold the densest cluster of restaurants, bars, and shops anywhere in Miami Beach. Lincoln Road’s open-air pedestrian mall, the Art Deco district, and the cafes and nightlife along Ocean Drive all sit in the immediate neighborhood, reachable on foot with no car needed all evening.
It is — an oceanfront resort, with sand and the Atlantic immediately behind the building, so reaching the beach means stepping out the back of the hotel. That direct access ranks among the main reasons guests choose this part of South Beach.
Three things separate this from whatever transport you might assemble after landing. First, the fare is a fixed price locked in at booking: traffic, demand, weather, and a late arrival leave it untouched. Second, every driver is bilingual — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — which strips the friction out of coordinating a pickup at the end of a long international flight. Third, the vehicle belongs to your group from pickup through drop-off, so the trip starts when you are ready and finishes at your hotel rather than someone else’s. Those three cover the exact moments where airport rides usually come apart: pricing, communication, and routing. The rest of this page is detail.
No app, no account, nothing to download. Booking runs over WhatsApp or email: send your flight details, receive a confirmation, and keep that same thread open for anything that changes. On travel day the conversation you already have is your direct line to the driver and the office.
A better-coordinated, more upscale ride — flat fare, a named driver, a pickup timed to the flight — for a significantly lower total than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed price agreed at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV set aside for your group | The driver’s own car | The driver’s own car |
| Airport pickup | Your flight is tracked and the driver waits at the curb as you exit | You request a car after landing | You request a car after landing |
| Flight tracking | Yes — re-timed at no cost if you are delayed | No — a delay means booking again | No — a delay means booking again |
One reservation, one coordinated pickup, and a significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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One message is all it takes. Send the travel date, flight number, group size, and luggage count by WhatsApp or email, and a confirmation comes back with your vehicle and pickup details. Reserve as soon as the flights are ticketed — vehicles are assigned per booking, and busy Miami Beach weekends fill the calendar first.
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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.
just what we needed, very respectful and patient with us.
Caught my connection without rushing!
First class service: leather seats clean and the AC worked great, felt much more organized than rideshare, easy to keep the family together in one car.
Nos sorprendió para bien. nos sentimos seguros todo el trayecto. Llevábamos 4 maletas grandes.
Pontuais e atenciosos. Nada pra reclamar, absolutamente nada.