A private transfer to or from MIA Airport and Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport West/Doral Hotel covers 8.8 miles (14.2 km) in about 19–26 minutes via the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), riding in a Black SUV or private van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. The fare locks at booking — no surge, with tolls and fuel already in.
Pricing is per vehicle for the whole group, locked at booking, with tolls and fuel included — pick the size that fits your party.
The simplest way is a reserved private vehicle that meets you curbside and drives straight to the hotel door. Choose a Black SUV for up to 5 travelers, a Sprinter van for 6 to 9, or the larger van for 10 to 14. You book the size, share your flight number and arrival terminal, and the driver heads west on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) the moment you are in. There is no app to open after you land, no line to wait in, and no second stop for other riders — the vehicle is yours alone. After baggage claim, you walk out to the assigned pickup point, the driver loads your bags, and you ride directly to Doral. To reserve, message us on WhatsApp with your date, party size, and flight details, and we confirm the vehicle and pickup plan before your trip.
Tell us how many passengers and how much luggage you have, and we match the vehicle. Five or fewer people fit the Black SUV; six to nine take the Sprinter van; ten to fourteen take the larger van. We confirm the size and the flat rate before you pay.
Your fare is flat and locked at booking, so traffic, demand, or a busy arrival hall never change the price. The vehicle is private and reserved for your group only — never a shared or pooled ride, never a wait for strangers. Every driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, so directions and questions are easy from the curb to the door. Your standard bags travel with you, and the driver handles loading and unloading at both ends. Booking runs through direct WhatsApp contact, so you reach a real person for your date, your party size, and any change you need, rather than juggling an app. From the moment you exit the terminal to the moment you reach the Courtyard, the trip is one coordinated, point-to-point ride built around your arrival, not a generic queue.
Yes. Every driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which makes the curbside meeting, luggage handling, and any in-ride questions straightforward for international and domestic arrivals alike. If you have a preferred language between the two, note it when you book and we do our best to match it.
The drive covers 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and runs about 19 minutes when roads are clear. During morning and evening peaks, the same trip stretches toward 26 minutes, so figure 19–26 minutes door to door depending on when you land. The route follows the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) west out of the airport area into Doral, a short and direct corridor with no causeway crossings. Because the vehicle is private and goes straight to the hotel, there are no detours to drop other riders, which keeps your time close to the off-peak figure outside rush hours. We still plan generously around heavy arrival banks and known congestion windows, and the driver chooses the best path on the day. Share your flight number when you book and the driver times the curbside pickup to your real landing, not the scheduled one.
The hotel sits in Doral, a west-Miami city built around corporate campuses, business parks, and a wide spread of dining and shopping. Travelers here are often in town for meetings, conventions, or work at the nearby office and logistics hubs, and the area is well known for its golf resorts and open, suburban feel. Walkable retail and restaurant clusters give you casual and sit-down options within the district, and the broader area mixes Latin American eateries with familiar chains. It is a practical, modern base for both business and leisure stays close to the airport. You can read more on the official Courtyard Miami Airport West/Doral hotel page or browse the area on the Greater Miami visitor listing.
Doral is known for its golf, its concentration of corporate offices and business parks, and a growing dining and shopping scene. It draws conference and business travelers along with leisure guests who want a quieter, modern base near the airport rather than the beach. The vibe is suburban, polished, and convenient.
The hotel sits in the broader Doral district on Miami’s west side, near the airport corridor and the surrounding business and retail areas. Downtown Miami, Brickell, and the beaches lie farther east, so guests who want both quiet nights and city access often base here and ride in for the day.
Your flat rate covers the private vehicle, the bilingual driver, and the full drive between the airport and the hotel. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added on the road. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot so you stay connected the whole way. The included pickup is curbside, with the driver ready at the curb when you exit the terminal. A few items sit outside the base rate: an in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign is an optional paid add-on, and while the first child seat for a child under 5 is free, each additional seat carries an extra fee confirmed when you book. Trips outside daytime hours add a surcharge, detailed in its own section below. Everything that is part of the standard ride is already in the number you see — no surprise line items at drop-off.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp and must travel in a pet carrier. For families, the first child seat for a child under 5 is free; each additional seat carries an extra fee we confirm at booking. Mention both when you reserve so the driver arrives prepared.
We run private vehicles only, sized to your party. The Black SUV or SUV XL seats up to 5 passengers and suits couples, small families, and business travelers. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van handles 6 to 9 passengers for larger families and small groups. The larger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van takes 10 to 14 passengers for teams, events, and bigger parties traveling together. Each is reserved for your group alone — no shared seating with other riders. If you are unsure which tier fits your luggage and headcount, tell us both when you book and we recommend the right size.
Payment is simple and split, so you confirm the booking without paying everything upfront.
A round trip is simply double the matching one-way rate for your vehicle. You pay the 50% deposit to reserve both legs, then settle the other half with the driver. Booking both directions at once locks the same flat fare for your return and saves arranging a second pickup later.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small add-on so a driver is ready for your off-hours arrival.
The driver tracks your inbound flight in real time and times the pickup to your actual landing, not the printed schedule. If the flight is early or delayed, the curbside meeting shifts automatically — there is nothing to re-book and no extra fee for the delay itself. Just share your flight number when you reserve.
The included pickup is curbside: after baggage claim, you walk out and the driver is ready at the assigned curb when you exit the terminal. We send the exact meeting point and the driver’s contact before arrival. Prefer a name sign inside the terminal? That in-terminal meet-and-greet is an optional paid add-on.
Public bus routes do run toward the Doral area, but they involve transfers, walking, schedules, and luggage on board. Our private transfer skips all of that: one reserved vehicle, a curbside meeting, and a direct 19–26 minute ride to the hotel door for your group alone, with bags handled at both ends.
Yes — for groups we run a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, reserved for your party only, never a shared or scheduled shuttle. The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the one flat price listed above, and a round trip is simply double the one-way.
The standard allowance is 1 checked bag plus 1 carry-on per passenger, which the SUV handles for up to 5 travelers and the vans handle for larger groups. Have extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp in advance and we confirm space or size you up to a larger van.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, flight-tracked pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Airport pickup | Driver tracks your flight, waiting at the curb when you exit | You request a car after you land | You request a car after you land |
| Flight tracking | Yes — free re-timing if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Lock your private ride between MIA Airport and the Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport West/Doral Hotel in a couple of minutes. Send your date, arrival time, flight number, party size, and any pets or child seats, and we confirm the vehicle, the pickup point, and your flat rate before trip day.
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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 travelers 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.
Reservei e deu tudo certo. Sem problemas, sem surpresas, sem complicação.
Sem espera, sem taxa extra, sem surpresa.
Reservé la noche anterior, llegada puntual, listo.
Da confirmação ao desembarque, tudo no lugar. Tudo certo no geral. A viagem levou uns 25 minutos.
First class service: first time setting up a transfer like this and it went smoothly, felt safe the whole way, it just worked, that’s all you want after a flight. Saved at least 15 minutes vs the rideshare line.