Private car, MIA Airport to the Setai Hotel, Miami Beach — 11.1 miles via SR-836 in about 31–33 minutes, flat from $80 per vehicle. Book on WhatsApp.
Match the vehicle to your party; the rate beside each buys the whole private car for the trip.
Whatever the group size, one of three private tiers fits, and all three deliver the same curb-to-lobby service.
No supplement applies between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Schedule a pickup before or after that stretch and a small night rate is added:
Two payments carry the fare — one at booking, the balance paid to the driver face to face on trip day.
It is. The full fare is never demanded upfront — the deposit locks the booking, and the second half moves only when the driver is standing before you. Because each reservation is put in writing, you keep a record of the car, the pickup, and the figure agreed.
The rate rides on the vehicle, never on heads. Five in a family owe nothing beyond the single SUV price above; a dozen split one van rate among them. Nothing per-passenger hides behind the listed numbers — the class figure you see is the whole group’s total.
Plan on a checked bag and a carry-on each; the vehicles are chosen with that in mind. Have extra or oversized pieces? A WhatsApp note before travel day lets us confirm the space or move you to a larger van, so nothing waits at the curb.
Yes. Here a private shuttle is the entire Sprinter reserved for your party — it meets the flight, takes everyone in one load, and heads to the Setai with your group alone. No timetable to make, no strangers to wait on: the van keeps to your schedule.
Off-peak, expect around 31 minutes from the airport curb to the Setai door, easing toward 33 as traffic builds. That range stays tight for an airport transfer because the route is short and largely highway, so even a slow afternoon costs minutes rather than multiples. Before leaving for the airport your driver checks conditions and, if an event or a closure clogs the usual line, reworks the approach through Miami Beach. Book dinner and check-in against the top of the range and you still arrive with room to spare.
Peak drag comes with the weekday morning and late-afternoon commutes, plus weekend evenings when South Beach nightlife packs the streets near the hotel. Even so, the transfer holds close to the top of its posted range instead of overrunning it — the route is simply too short for traffic to compound.
The default is curbside: your driver stands at the MIA arrivals curb the moment you emerge with the bags. Hand us the airline or terminal at booking, and on the day the precise pickup door is confirmed over WhatsApp within seconds — no combing the airport for the car.
Yes, as an optional paid add-on. Rather than the curb, the driver stands inside arrivals with a name sign, then walks you and the bags out to the vehicle. Ask for it at booking and it is confirmed alongside your reservation.
It costs you nothing — flight tracking is part of every transfer. Watching the inbound flight live, your driver slides the pickup to your true landing, early or hours late. Give the flight number at booking and the pickup simply follows your plane.
Inside the rate: the vehicle, the driver, and every cost of the road — confirm it and that is the whole trip cost.
Three, and only three: a pickup outside daytime hours, the optional in-terminal meet and greet, and additional child seats. Every one is confirmed in writing ahead of travel day, so the final number is settled long before the driver rolls for the airport.
Yes — ask for them at booking and share the children’s ages. A child under 5 gets the first seat free; each seat beyond that adds a fee we confirm in writing with your reservation, so the car turns up already fitted for your family.
The Setai works in tandem with PortMiami both ways. Spending a South Beach night before a sailing? Book the hotel-to-terminal run with your ship’s name and sail date, and the pickup is timed to when boarding opens. Off a ship, those same private cars meet you at the port and carry you to the Collins Avenue entrance.
Yes — the same vehicles run the route in reverse. On departure, the driver meets you at the Setai entrance at your chosen time, so MIA arrives with a comfortable check-in cushion. Fold the return into your first booking, or message us later to set it up.
Yes — as soon as your details land, the booking is confirmed in writing by WhatsApp or email, usually within minutes. That confirmation states the vehicle class, pickup time, and rate, so nothing stays spoken-only and you fly holding proof of the arrangement.
Yes — a real person handles it over WhatsApp, no automated dispatcher. Ahead of pickup you receive the driver’s name, the vehicle description, and a direct line, and on travel day a message brings a live status check answered by someone who already knows your booking.
The shortest line is a pre-booked private transfer: a single vehicle and driver, no stops between the MIA terminal and the Setai lobby. Tied to your arrival before you board, it leaves nothing to work out on landing — no queue, no app while wrestling bags. Collect your luggage, step out, and roll straight into Miami Beach. At the property the driver eases up to the entrance and unloads right where the bell staff step in. It scales to any size, too: couples and families take the Black SUV, and larger parties ride as one in a private van rather than splintering across cars. The rhythm never changes — meet, load, ride, arrive.
Set on the oceanfront run of Collins Avenue at South Beach’s core, the Setai lets you step from the car onto one of Miami Beach’s most photographed blocks — restored Art Deco fronts to one side, the Atlantic to the other, cafés, galleries, and beach life buzzing between. The hotel is a restored Art Deco landmark recast as an Asian-inspired retreat, admired for still courtyards, oceanfront pools, and polished dining. See its rooms and restaurants on the Setai’s official website, or its profile at Leading Hotels of the World. The driver sets you down at the entrance, where the hotel team picks up the bags and check-in.
Its stillness against South Beach’s clamor: an Asian-inspired look, hushed courtyards, oceanfront pools, and service pitched quiet rather than flashy. Honeymooners, design devotees, and travelers who want the beach scene outside yet silence within all gravitate to it.
The sand is a few steps off, and the Art Deco Historic District around it repays an unhurried walk past pastel walls and neon. Ocean Drive dining and people-watching, Lincoln Road’s car-free shopping, and South Beach’s galleries, lounges, and nightlife all lie within the neighborhood, so most nights ask for no car.
Four things distinguish it: a locked rate, a bilingual driver, a reserved vehicle, and real accountability. Whatever you confirm is what you pay — demand, weather, or a late landing never lifts it. Each chauffeur handles English plus Spanish or Portuguese, easing a group that mixes languages. The SUV or van that shows up is held for your booking alone. And being a small Miami outfit means the people confirming the reservation are the same ones sending your driver, so one message reaches someone who already knows your name, your flight, and your hotel.
Yes. In the traditional sense, the SUV tier is exactly that — a Black SUV, a professional chauffeur, and a fixed reservation over an on-demand hail. Parties above five get the same in a chauffeur-driven private van, so the black-car feel carries across the whole group.
A better-run, premium ride — a flat fare, a named driver, a pickup keyed to the flight — for a markedly lower total than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | A flat fare agreed at booking | Peak surges of 1.5×–4× | Peak surges of 1.5×–4× |
| Vehicle | A Black SUV kept for your group | Whatever the driver owns | Whatever the driver owns |
| Airport pickup | Your flight is tracked and the driver waits at the curb as you exit | You hail a car after you land | You hail a car after you land |
| Flight tracking | Yes — re-timed at no cost when you are delayed | No — a delay means re-booking | No — a delay means re-booking |
One booking, one organized pickup, and a cost well below an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux belong to their respective owners; no affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement is implied. Pricing shown reflects public rates as of 2026.
Free cancellation stands up to 24 hours before the scheduled pickup, so a reshuffled itinerary costs nothing provided word reaches us in time.
Airports are flexible on departure day, too: arrivals meet at MIA, but the ride out of the Setai can finish at any other South Florida airport if your flight home leaves a different field. Give us the airline and takeoff hour, and the rest falls into place.
The whole process is one message and one reply. Send your plans and we hold the Black SUV or private van for the day you land — or for the run back to MIA when the stay ends. Reach us on WhatsApp, by phone, or by email:
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.
