A private transfer to or from MIA Airport and Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel covers 8.8 miles (14.2 km) in about 19 to 26 minutes via the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836). You ride in a Black SUV or private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle, locked at booking.
Fares are flat, set per vehicle, and locked when you book — pick the size that matches your group.
Booking a private transfer is the most direct way to cover this route. You reserve a vehicle sized to your group, share your flight details and pickup time, and the driver meets you when you land — no rideshare queue, no public-bus transfers, no figuring out a route with luggage in hand. For up to five passengers, a Black SUV handles the trip and standard bags. Groups of six to nine take a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van, and parties of ten to fourteen move in the larger Sprinter. To book, message us on WhatsApp with your arrival date, terminal, passenger count, and any extra bags or a child seat; we confirm the vehicle and the pickup plan. On trip day you clear immigration and baggage claim, head to the arrivals curb, and your driver is there with the vehicle. The exchange is built to be quick: bags loaded, doors closed, and you are westbound toward Doral.
A private vehicle reserved for your group is the heart of this service — no shared ride, no pooling, just your party and a driver who speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese. The flat rate is locked the moment you book, so peak-hour demand never changes the number you agreed to, and there is no app meter ticking up while you sit in traffic. You arrange everything over direct WhatsApp, confirming passenger count and luggage before the day, and your driver loads the bags so you are not wrestling cases at the curb. One person owns your trip from reservation to drop-off, which is a different experience from opening an app and hoping a car appears. For a short airport run like this, that coordination is what you are paying for — a known vehicle, a known driver, and a price that does not move.
The ride runs about 19 minutes off-peak and up to 26 minutes at peak. The 8.8-mile route west from MIA to Doral is short, but the spread between a quiet mid-morning and a clogged evening rush is real. Off-peak — mid-morning, early afternoon, late evening — the expressway moves freely and you reach 87th Avenue in under twenty minutes. During the weekday morning and evening rush, the same corridor backs up and the door-to-door time drifts toward the upper end. Weather and event traffic around the airport district can add a few minutes on top. Because the fare is fixed, none of this changes what you pay — a longer crawl costs you nothing extra. The driver builds in buffer for known busy windows, and the pickup is timed to when you actually land rather than a guessed slot, so a slow drive never turns into a missed connection at the curb.
Extended Stay America – Miami – Airport – Doral Hotel is an all-suite property in Doral, the business-focused city directly west of Miami International Airport. It is built for travelers who want a kitchen and more room than a standard room — handy for relocations and longer airport-adjacent stays. You can review suite layouts and amenities on the Doral airport property page, or browse other locations across the Extended Stay America brand. For a transfer, the takeaway is simple: it is a short, direct ride from the MIA terminals.
Doral is corporate and practical rather than touristy. Office parks, trade-show and convention activity, chain and international dining, golf courses, and wide commercial avenues define the area. It is one of Greater Miami’s main hubs for international business and logistics, so the streets nearby skew toward work and errands more than nightlife or beach.
The all-suite format favors longer visits. Each suite includes a kitchen, which works for relocations, extended project assignments, and crews who would rather cook than eat out every night. The quiet, business-district setting fits both work trips and families who want space near the airport without the resort crowds.
The flat rate covers the whole vehicle and the routine costs of the ride. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are built into the price, so nothing is added at the toll gantries. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, so you can check messages or work on the way into Doral. The price is the same in either direction, airport to hotel or hotel to airport.
A few items sit outside the base fare. An in-terminal meet-and-greet with a name sign — your driver waiting inside with your name at baggage claim — is an optional paid add-on, separate from the curbside pickup that comes included. Trips outside daytime hours carry a night surcharge, detailed below. Extra or oversized bags may call for a larger van.
Small pets ride with advance notice over WhatsApp, settled in a pet carrier for the trip. For families, the first child seat is free for a child under five; each additional seat adds a small fee confirmed at booking. Tell us the ages and counts when you reserve and we set the vehicle up.
Three private vehicle tiers cover every group size on this route. Pick by passenger count and luggage, then your driver confirms the fit.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link, and cash is accepted for nearby, close-in pickups. You lock the reservation with a 50% deposit and pay the remaining 50% to the driver on trip day. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, booked as one reservation. Because the rate is per vehicle, the whole group rides for one price rather than a per-head charge, so a larger party spreads the cost across more travelers.
Daytime pickups between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window add a modest amount, which keeps overnight and very early service available.
Yes. Your driver monitors the inbound flight in real time, so an early landing or a delay simply re-times the curbside pickup at no extra charge. You never re-book or pay a surge because the plane was late — the flat fare and the pickup adjust to your actual arrival.
Your driver meets you curbside at the arrivals level, at the door of your terminal, ready when you walk out with your bags. The included pickup is curbside, so once you clear baggage claim you head straight outside to the waiting vehicle. There is no app to open and no stand to find.
Each passenger gets one checked bag plus one carry-on as standard, and your driver loads them. Extra or oversized bags are no problem — message us on WhatsApp ahead of time and we confirm the space or size you up to a larger Sprinter van. The SUV suits five travelers with normal luggage; bigger groups take a van.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole group rides for the one flat price listed above, whether that is two travelers or a full van of fourteen. There is no per-head charge, so splitting the fare across the group lowers the cost each person effectively pays. The vehicle is reserved entirely for your party.
We do not run public buses — this is a private, door-to-door transfer, not a city route like the 115 or 36. Instead of waiting at a stop and transferring with luggage, you ride directly from the MIA curb to the hotel in a reserved SUV or private van, with no other stops along the way.
A private shuttle and our private van are the same thing here: a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reserved only for your group, not a shared shuttle picking up strangers along the way. For six to fourteen passengers it is the right call, and the cost is the per-vehicle flat rate shown above — one price for the whole party, no per-seat ticket.
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 MIA-to-Doral ride now. Message us on WhatsApp or email with your arrival date, terminal, passenger count, and any extra bags or a child seat, and we confirm the vehicle, the pickup time, and the flat fare. Reserve ahead so your driver is set to track your flight and meet you at the curb.
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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.
Auto limpio. Vale la pena. Buen viaje. Conductor profesional.
Pegamos o voo com tempo de sobra.
Fuimos en pareja a Miami y teníamos nervios con el aeropuerto, nos quitaron la preocupación. el baúl entró cuatro maletas grandes más las de mano. (con 3 carry-ons y 2 maletas grandes)
Caught our connection without rushing. Easy recommendation.
Solid choice. ended up cheaper than the Uber Black we got last trip, what’s more even with traffic the route was sensible.