Only 7.2 miles (11.6 km) separate MIA Airport from La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel, a door-to-door run of roughly 20–23 minutes in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual chauffeur, from a flat $80 per vehicle. The westbound leg on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) is so short that the ride stays quick whether you land at dawn or in the thick of rush hour.
Rates attach to the vehicle and follow how many people are traveling — pick the size that suits your party and the figure shown carries everyone aboard.
Budget roughly 20 minutes when the road is clear and up to 23 at its busiest — a spread of about three minutes across the 7.2-mile (11.6 km) run. With the hotel sitting just west of the airport in the Airport West district, the drive stays short in either direction. Early mornings and mid-evenings move fastest along the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), while midday and the late-afternoon rush add cars and those few extra minutes. Over a distance this brief, even the worst hour barely carries the trip past twenty minutes. Send your flight details and we set the pickup to your real arrival, so you never wait at the curb and the vehicle never idles.
Nothing extra applies between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Trips beginning outside that window carry a small night surcharge tied to the vehicle type.
Paying is straightforward and flexible. Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent ahead of the journey all work, and cash is fine for nearby, close-in pickups. Half is due when you book and the other half goes to the driver on the day, and that balance is exactly what you agreed at the outset with nothing added along the way.
A round trip runs double the one-way fare — the same per-vehicle figure applied in each direction, booked together as one reservation. Reserve both legs at once and the identical vehicle class is set aside for the way back, with the deposit and balance split just as they are on a single leg.
Match the car to your headcount and bags. Every option is private and held for your party alone — no seat is ever shared with anyone outside your group.
The standard allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, and the vehicle is matched to what your group is actually carrying. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the journey and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger private van so everything travels with you.
Yes. Small pets are welcome with advance notice — drop us a WhatsApp message when you book and bring the animal in a carrier. Telling us beforehand means the driver and the vehicle are prepared for it, and your pet rides comfortably from the curb to the hotel.
Every fare buys the private vehicle, the bilingual driver, and the complete door-to-door ride. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel all sit inside the price, so nothing is added when you reach the hotel. Onboard WiFi arrives via a mobile hotspot for the journey. Your bags are included too, and the driver loads and unloads them for you. The optional items that can be added appear just below, so the whole picture is visible before you ride.
Most trips carry nothing extra at all. The first child seat for a child under five is included, while each additional seat has a small fee agreed at booking. Rides starting outside the 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM daytime window pick up the night surcharge shown above. Everything else already sits inside the quoted fare.
Nothing changes at your end. The driver tracks your inbound flight in real time, so an early touchdown or a long delay simply re-times the pickup to your actual landing. There is no rebooking and no fresh message to send — the vehicle is there when you walk out, on the schedule your flight really keeps.
Curbside collection is what the fare includes: once you clear arrivals and gather your bags, you step out to your driver waiting at the curb beside your vehicle. The driver’s name and number reach you before you land, so finding each other takes seconds. Would you rather be met inside the arrivals hall with a name sign? That in-terminal greet can be added as a paid option.
Reserving a private SUV or van is the most direct way to cover this route. Take the black SUV for up to five passengers, the private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for six to nine, or the larger private van for ten to fourteen — whichever you choose is held for your group alone. Once you confirm over WhatsApp or email, your driver receives the flight number and the hotel address. On landing you simply walk out to the waiting vehicle, your bags go in, and the driver heads west toward the Airport West district. No app to open, no line to join, and no detour to collect other riders: the vehicle is yours from the terminal to the hotel entrance.
As early as you can manage, particularly for the larger private vans or a group landing together, so the vehicle and the pickup slot are secured. Send the flight details and your timing by WhatsApp or email and we confirm availability along with the vehicle class for your journey.
Yes — conference teams, corporate arrivals, and family groups all ride together in one private van. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter seats six to nine and the larger private van takes ten to fourteen, so a group arriving on the same flight moves in a single vehicle rather than splitting across cars. One booking covers everyone and one driver manages the arrival. For meetings and events at the nearby Airport West offices, message us the headcount and timing and we match the right van and confirm it ahead of time.
Your group travels alone in a private vehicle, never pooled with strangers and never diverted to gather other passengers. The bilingual driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which keeps directions, stops, and questions easy from the curb to the lobby. What you agreed at booking is what you pay: traffic, weather, and demand leave the number untouched. Everyone’s bags are loaded and unloaded for you, and you reach us directly on WhatsApp rather than through an app or a call center. The result is a coordinated arrival with one driver already expecting you and one vehicle held for your party from landing to lobby.
Each fare applies to the vehicle rather than the person. That single figure — chosen by passenger count — carries your whole group, so five riders in the SUV pay exactly what one rider would. Book the vehicle sized for your party and its listed price includes everybody inside.
A private shuttle here means our own private van, not a pooled ride. The single figure in the list above covers the whole group whether you take the six-to-nine or the ten-to-fourteen van. Seats are never sold individually, and no outside passengers are ever added to your vehicle.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel stands in the Airport West district, a corporate and logistics corridor of office parks, business campuses, and casual dining just past the airport’s western edge. The area suits travelers who want to stay close to MIA without basing themselves downtown — quiet after dark, busy with business by day, and a short run from the rental and freight zones ringing the airport. From here the wider city opens up by car: the Doral dining and golf scene to the west, the shops around the Dolphin Mall district, and the towers of downtown plus the beaches, all reachable on the expressway. Review the property on its hotel profile and amenities listing, or check current room availability before you journey.
The hotel anchors the Airport West and Miami Springs side of the airport, with Doral immediately west and the Blue Lagoon office lakes close by. These are working business districts rather than tourist strips, which keeps the evenings calm and parking easy while leaving you minutes from the terminals.
Within a short drive you have the big-box and outlet shopping around the Dolphin Mall area, the restaurants and golf of Doral, and straightforward car access toward downtown Miami, Brickell, and the beaches. The district itself leans business and dining, so most sightseeing means a brief run out on the expressway.
Closer coordination and a premium vehicle — one agreed fare, a named driver, a pickup built around your flight — for a total well under Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One fare agreed at booking | Peak surge of 1.5×–4× | Peak surge of 1.5×–4× |
| Vehicle | Black SUV kept for your group | Whatever car the driver owns | Whatever car the driver owns |
| Airport pickup | Driver watches the flight and waits at the curb as you exit | You hail a car once you have landed | You hail a car once you have landed |
| Flight tracking | Yes — re-timed at no cost if you are delayed | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One reservation, one coordinated pickup, and a total well below 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.
Arranging your private transfer to or from MIA Airport and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel takes a couple of minutes. Send the flight number, arrival time, passenger count, and any extra bags, and we confirm the vehicle and your pickup. WhatsApp brings the fastest reply; email works just as well to secure the ride.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (305) 497-0440Updated on
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 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.
Llegamos al hotel justo para el check-in.
Dependable all around. got everything sorted in one short message, what’s more no waving down anyone, the car was where they said.
Precio justo. Confirmación rápida. Buen precio. Sin drama.
Easy all around. skipped the rideshare gamble and glad we did.
Súper bien. ideal para viajar con niños pequeños.