A private Black SUV covers the 11.1 miles (17.8 km) from MIA Airport to the Setai Hotel, Miami Beach in about 31–33 minutes, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. We run direct rides to or from MIA Airport and the Setai Hotel, Miami Beach via the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836), with a bilingual driver and private vans seating up to 14 passengers.
Choose the vehicle that matches your group size; each rate below covers the entire private car for the trip.
Every rate is per vehicle, never per person. A family of five pays the single SUV figure shown above, and a group of twelve shares one van rate among everyone. There are no per-passenger add-ons hidden behind the listed numbers — the figure for your vehicle class is what your whole group pays.
A reserved private transfer is the most direct option: one vehicle, one driver, and zero stops between the MIA terminal and the Setai’s lobby. The car is committed to your arrival before you ever board, so there is nothing to arrange when you land — no line to join, no app to open with luggage in hand. You collect your bags, walk out, and ride straight into Miami Beach. At the hotel, your driver pulls up to the entrance and unloads everything where the bell staff can take over. The same setup covers every group size: couples and families take the Black SUV, while larger parties travel together in one private van instead of splitting across several cars. Whichever you choose, the experience is identical — meet, load, ride, arrive.
Curbside pickup is included: your driver is positioned at the MIA arrivals curb when you step out with your bags. Share your airline or terminal when you reserve, and on landing day the exact pickup door is confirmed over WhatsApp in a few seconds — no wandering the airport looking for a ride.
Yes — an in-terminal meet and greet is available as an optional paid add-on. Instead of waiting at the curb, your driver stands inside the arrivals hall holding a name sign, then walks you and your luggage out to the vehicle. Request it when you reserve and we confirm the details with your booking.
Yes — the route runs both ways with the same vehicles. For departures, your driver collects you at the Setai entrance at the pickup time you choose, so you reach MIA with a comfortable check-in margin. Add the return leg when you first book, or message us later to schedule it.
Plan on about 31 minutes from the airport curb to the Setai entrance off-peak, stretching to roughly 33 when traffic builds. The window is unusually tight for an airport run because the route is short and mostly highway, so even a slow afternoon adds minutes, not multiples. Your driver checks conditions before heading to the airport and adjusts the approach through Miami Beach if an event or closure slows the usual path. Build your dinner reservations and check-in plans around the upper end of the range and you will arrive with time to spare.
Weekday morning and late-afternoon commutes are the slowest windows, along with weekend evenings when South Beach nightlife fills the streets around the hotel. Even in those periods, this transfer stays near the top of its posted range rather than blowing far past it — the short route leaves little room for traffic to compound.
The Setai anchors the oceanfront stretch of Collins Avenue in the heart of South Beach. Stepping out of the vehicle, you are on one of Miami Beach’s most photographed blocks: restored Art Deco facades on one side, the Atlantic on the other, and a steady hum of cafés, galleries, and beach life in between. The hotel itself is a restored Art Deco landmark reimagined as an Asian-inspired retreat, known for quiet courtyards, oceanfront pools, and refined dining. You can browse rooms and restaurants on the Setai’s official website, or read its profile at Leading Hotels of the World. Your driver drops you directly at the entrance, where the hotel team handles bags and check-in.
The Setai is known for calm in the middle of South Beach’s energy: an Asian-inspired design language, serene courtyards, oceanfront pools, and service that leans quiet rather than flashy. It draws honeymooners, design lovers, and travelers who want the beach scene available at the doorstep but silence once they walk inside.
The beach itself is steps away, and the surrounding Art Deco Historic District rewards a slow walk past pastel facades and neon signs. Ocean Drive’s restaurants and people-watching, Lincoln Road’s pedestrian shopping, and South Beach’s galleries, lounges, and nightlife all sit within the neighborhood, so most evenings need no car at all.
Four things set this service apart: the locked rate, the bilingual driver, the reserved vehicle, and accountability. The fare you confirm is the fare you pay — it does not climb with demand, weather, or a late landing. Every chauffeur works in English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which removes the guesswork when your group mixes languages. The SUV or van that arrives is reserved for your booking alone; we never combine parties or sell seats individually. And because we are a small Miami operator, the people who confirm your reservation are the same people who dispatch your driver — if anything about your trip changes, one message reaches someone who already knows your name, your flight, and your hotel.
Yes. The SUV tier is a black car service in the classic sense: a Black SUV, a professional chauffeur, and a fixed reservation rather than an on-demand request. Groups larger than five get the same treatment in a chauffeur-driven private van, so the black-car experience scales to the whole party.
Three private vehicle classes cover every group size on this route, and all of them run the same door-to-door service.
Each passenger travels with one checked bag and one carry-on included, and the vehicles are sized with that in mind. Bringing extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before travel day and we confirm the space — or move you up to a larger van — so nothing gets left at the curb.
Yes. A private shuttle here means the entire Sprinter van is reserved for your party: it meets your flight, loads everyone at once, and drives only your group to the Setai. There is no fixed timetable to match and no waiting on strangers — the van runs on your schedule.
The rate covers the vehicle, the driver, and every road cost in between — what you confirm is what the trip costs.
Only three things can add to the base rate: a pickup scheduled outside daytime hours, the optional in-terminal meet and greet, and extra child seats. Each add-on is confirmed in writing before travel day, so the final figure is settled long before the driver leaves for the airport.
Payment splits in two: half when you book, half handed to the driver in person on trip day.
Yes. You are never asked to pay the full fare upfront: the deposit secures the reservation, and the balance changes hands only when your driver is standing in front of you. Every reservation is documented in writing, so you hold a record of the vehicle, the pickup, and the amount agreed.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and trips inside that window carry no supplement. Pickups scheduled earlier or later add a small night rate:
Nothing changes for you — flight tracking is included on every transfer. Your driver follows the inbound flight in real time and shifts the pickup to your actual landing, whether you arrive early or hours behind schedule. Give us the flight number when you book and the pickup simply moves with your plane.
Yes — request child seats when you book and tell us your children’s ages. The first seat is free for a child under 5; each additional seat carries an extra fee that we confirm in writing with your reservation, so the vehicle arrives ready for your family with everything already in place.
Yes — bookings are confirmed in writing over WhatsApp or email as soon as we receive your trip details, typically within minutes. The confirmation states your vehicle class, pickup time, and rate, so nothing about your reservation is left verbal and you have proof of the arrangement before you fly.
Yes — communication runs over WhatsApp with a real person, not an automated dispatcher. Ahead of pickup you receive your driver’s name, the vehicle description, and a direct contact, and you can message any time on travel day for a live status check. Questions get answers from someone who knows your booking.
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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Booking takes one message and a confirmation reply. Reach out with your travel plans and we will hold your Black SUV or private van for the day you land — or for the ride back to MIA at the end of your stay. We answer on WhatsApp, by phone, and by email:
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748Updated on
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.
Recomiendo totalmente: primera vez con transfer privado en Miami, sin arrepentirnos, el aire acondicionado funcionaba perfecto, nos ayudó con las cuatro maletas grandes.
With three suitcases and a stroller, room for the stroller and the bags. smooth ride from the curb to the lobby.
Mejor imposible. evitamos la ruleta del rideshare, hicimos bien, lo mejor aterrizamos a las 11pm y el auto ya estaba allí.
Me encantó, todo justo a tiempo.
Bom demais. me senti seguro a viagem inteira, o melhor pousamos às 23h e o carro já tava lá.