A private black SUV from MIA to Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables, 4.3 miles via SR-836 in about 16 to 17 minutes, one flat fare from $80 with a bilingual driver.
The price is a single per-vehicle number, frozen at the point of booking; fill every seat or ride solo and the total stays the same for the whole party.
What size you need comes down to how many are riding, and the SUV is where most Coral Gables arrivals begin.
Each of the three is private, reserved for your group and shared with nobody. Torn between sizes for your headcount and bags? Send the party details to us on WhatsApp and we will pick the right vehicle before you put anything down.
Figure on roughly 16 to 17 minutes over the 4.3 miles (6.9 km), door to door. Empty roads land you closer to that 16-minute floor; when the morning and evening peaks load up the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) and the Coral Gables side streets, it edges toward 17. Those figures are honest for this one route rather than comfortable averages, and they cover a direct drive with no detours. The distance being so slight, even a rough travel day seldom adds much. We still tuck a little slack into the pickup timing so a sluggish merge or an unlucky light never snowballs into a missed connection. If you want a single stop on the way, mention it at booking and the driver plans those minutes in instead of guessing at the curb.
Judge it purely by expressway speed and you would bet on a five-minute trip. Reality disagrees, and the reason is how the route is built, not what traffic is on it: the quick stretch ends soon, and the rest is downtown driving through signalled junctions, crosswalks, and streets whose limits sit well under highway pace.
That is what puts a double-digit estimate on so short a distance. It simply reflects a drive that spends the bulk of its minutes away from the expressway.
Wrapped into the fixed rate are the private vehicle for your group, the bilingual driver, and each toll, SunPass charge, and drop of fuel the trip uses — none of it billed back once you land. There is WiFi from a mobile hotspot on board, and the standard one-checked-bag-plus-one-carry-on-per-passenger allowance is included and looked after for you.
A short list falls outside that base rate. Being met inside by a driver with a name sign is an optional paid add-on to request at booking, whereas curbside collection comes standard. The first seat for a child under 5 is free, and any seat beyond it adds a fee settled at reservation. Small animals ride when you give advance WhatsApp notice and use a carrier. Landing with extra or oversized bags? Let us know ahead on WhatsApp and we confirm the room or step you up into a larger private van.
Nothing extra applies between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Step outside those hours and a small amount is added, broken out below by vehicle type.
Payment is set up so the fare is squared away before you ever arrive. We take Venmo, Zelle, and a secure payment link, plus cash on nearby, close-in pickups. A 50% deposit holds the booking, and the driver receives the remaining 50% on travel day. Round trips come to twice a single leg — reserve the pair together and one per-vehicle rate covers both directions. With the fare fixed at booking, the number is steady from reservation right through to the ride, no matter the traffic or the hour you land. Plans move? A WhatsApp message updates the booking before your trip date. Hang on to the confirmation; the driver lines up the curbside meeting off your name and flight.
Each quote is pinned to the vehicle, not the head. Whether the booking is for one guest or a packed van, the whole group rides on the single flat figure from the pricing list above. Round trips just double the one-way, and neither traffic, demand, nor your landing time shifts a cent.
We run a private van, not a shared shuttle. Reserved for your group alone, it goes at the per-vehicle rate above — six to nine, or ten to fourteen passengers. Nobody else climbs in and the price never multiplies by head, so that listed figure carries everyone.
A private door-to-door transfer, in a vehicle put aside for your group only, is as simple as it gets. Choose your tier — black SUV for one to five guests, a private Sprinter van for six to nine, or the larger private van for ten to fourteen. Reserve over WhatsApp, by email, or through a secure link, share the flight number, and everything else is handled. When you land, the driver has been tracking the inbound flight and is already at the curb as you leave the terminal — no app to summon a car, no rank to queue in. Leaving the airport, the route takes the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) and a short run of Coral Gables side streets right to the hotel door. Someone loads the luggage for you, the cabin is cool, and the driver’s English plus Spanish or Portuguese keeps directions, stops, and questions easy from curb to lobby.
The included collection is curbside: with baggage claim behind you, the driver stands outside the terminal as you come out, working from your name and flight. Would being met inside arrivals under a name sign suit you more? That in-terminal meet-and-greet is an optional paid add-on set at booking.
Your side of things stays untouched. Because the inbound flight is watched live, the driver rolls with the real arrival — early or delayed — and is waiting at the curb as you exit. A late landing brings no re-timing charge whatever.
Book a private transfer in advance and pass along the flight number. Once you touch down, the driver — already following the plane — is at the curb as you step out. From there a direct run on the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) delivers you to the hotel entrance in a vehicle kept for your group only.
The rate covers one checked bag and one carry-on per passenger, loaded for you. A family’s usual bags pose no problem for the SUV, and the private vans hold plenty more. Have extra or oversized pieces? Message us ahead on WhatsApp and we confirm the space or bump you up to a larger van.
Certainly. Small animals are welcome with advance WhatsApp notice and must ride in a carrier. Note it when you book so the driver and vehicle are set for the arrival, and your pet travels right next to you in the same private vehicle all the way to the hotel.
Yes. For a child under 5 the first seat is free, and every seat after that adds a fee agreed at booking. Send the number of children and their ages at reservation so the right seats are fitted and waiting in your vehicle before pickup.
The points travelers most often check before locking in this MIA to Coral Gables ride are answered across the sections on this page.
More of what guests ask before booking the run to Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables is covered just below.
The hotel occupies one of Miami’s more polished quarters, its tone set by tree-shaded avenues, Mediterranean-style facades, and a downtown core made for walking. Reputation-wise, the surrounding Coral Gables area runs to upscale dining, designer boutiques, art galleries, and a steady mix of business and leisure visitors, which makes it an equally sensible base for corporate trips, university visits, and weekend escapes. Nearby you will find lively shopping streets, landmark Spanish-revival buildings, and hushed residential blocks under old banyans. The property’s rooms, amenities, and self-description are laid out on the official Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables page, and you can also review room availability and booking information. The driver takes you to the hotel entrance itself, so you get out at the door rather than at some far-off drop point.
This is a private ride pegged to one flat fare set at booking — you pay exactly what you agreed, with no surge for rush hour, weather, or demand. Strangers never share the vehicle; the SUV or van is yours. Every driver is bilingual, at home in English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which eases the arrival for international guests bound for Coral Gables. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are already inside the rate, so nothing waits to be settled on the road. Your standard luggage gets loaded and unloaded for you, and onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot.
Tighter coordination and a premium vehicle — a flat rate, a named driver, a pickup keyed to your flight — for a total appreciably beneath Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed price locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV held for your party alone | Whatever car the driver owns | Whatever car the driver owns |
| Airport pickup | Your flight is followed and the driver is at the curb as you walk out | You hail one once you are on the ground | You hail one once you are on the ground |
| Flight tracking | Included — delays re-timed at no charge | Absent — a delay means booking again | Absent — a delay means booking again |
A single reservation, one pickup handled end to end, and a bill appreciably under a surging Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
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.
A good number of the arrivals into these blocks follow a university calendar, not a corporate one, and families landing for one weekend usually want the same thing: a single vehicle roomy enough for parents, students, and a semester’s worth of bags.
Since a fourteen-seat van can only be in one spot at a time, claim the tier you want as soon as flights are booked, not in the final week. Holding it is free, and it is the lone piece of the plan that cannot be conjured up on the day.
Set up your private transfer to or from MIA Airport and Four Points by Sheraton Coral Gables Hotel today. Give us the flight number, your group size, and the collection time, and we confirm the vehicle, lock the price, and arrange the curbside meeting. WhatsApp earns the fastest reply, though email settles everything just as well before you fly.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (305) 497-0440Ready to ride? Call or WhatsApp +1 (305) 497-0440 — or email [email protected].
Reserve your ride at least 24 hours ahead. During holidays and packed weekends, secure your spot as early as possible so a vehicle is available.
Yes, travelers anywhere in the world can reserve with us. We process international payments and keep passengers updated through WhatsApp and email.
No. Reservations must be made ahead of time. Please schedule at least four hours before your ride; same-day slots aren’t guaranteed.
Certainly. To lock in your reservation, we ask for 50% upfront on bookings below $199 USD and 30% on bookings of $200 USD or more.
No. To reserve your vehicle, submit a 50% deposit via our payment link or Zelle. You can hand the rest to the driver in cash upon arrival.
No — beyond the airport, we also pick up at hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private residences.
Our fleet includes SUV XLs for smaller groups, 12- and 14-passenger vans, and full-size buses seating 40–54 for large gatherings.
Yes — we take care of weddings, corporate conferences, VIP gatherings, and other special events. Reach out for a personalized quote.
A number of our vehicles come with Wi-Fi and USB ports. Tell us ahead of time if you need it and we’ll reserve a vehicle that fits.
Every transfer we run is private. The vehicle belongs solely to you and your group — no seats shared with anyone else.
No trouble — we track your flight live and shift your pickup time whenever needed, with no added charge.
Just send us the updated details right away and we’ll revise your booking while following the new flight.
We work curbside only. Send us your exit gate and the driver reaches you within a few minutes — quicker than the traditional sign-holding routine.
If you’d rather have a driver holding a name sign inside the terminal, we can set that up for US$ 20.
One day before departure, we’ll message you the driver’s name, the vehicle model, and the license plate, along with full curbside pickup directions.
Relax — we’ll text you the moment your flight touches down. If we don’t hear back soon, the driver heads to the international arrivals hall by default. Wait there and we’ll locate you; nobody gets left 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
That’s uncommon, because two free hours of wait time are already built in. Should you still be inside the airport past that, the trip may count as a no-show. Extra wait time can be requested at US$ 30 per additional 30-minute block, paid to the driver in cash.
Definitely — our drivers help load and unload your luggage.
Each person may bring one large suitcase plus one carry-on as standard. Traveling with bigger items or extras — additional suitcases, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Let us know beforehand so we can prepare; an extra fee may apply.
Yes — small pets may come along, provided they stay in a secure carrier. Please give us advance notice.
One child car seat is included free for kids under five. Need another? Request it ahead of time — it costs US$ 15.
We ask you not to eat while traveling. The only beverage allowed is water in sealed bottles.
Spur-of-the-moment stops aren’t part of the base fare, but a short, nearby stop arranged ahead of time can be accommodated. A modest fee may apply for the added time.
Certainly. Give us a minimum of 24 hours’ notice and, availability permitting, we’ll shift your pickup time.
The price you’re quoted is the price you pay — no hidden charges. A tip for the driver is entirely optional and always welcome.
Cancel more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup and you’re refunded in full. Cancellations within 24 hours of the ride can’t be refunded.
Heads-up: refunds have a one-month claim window. Tell us about any issue — a no-show, a service problem — within 30 days of your scheduled ride; after a month the booking is no longer eligible for review or a refund.
