A private black SUV from MIA to Hotel St. Michel in Coral Gables — 3.9 miles on SR-836, roughly 15 to 25 minutes, flat from $80 per vehicle, met at the curb.
Take each figure below as the price of the whole vehicle — not a charge per head — and it holds exactly where it stood the day you booked.
Three vehicles cover this route, and each one carries your group and no one else. Line the choice up with your headcount and luggage; the rest is ours to manage.
From six travelers up, the private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van is the comfortable answer. A single family or a compact team slots into the 6-to-9 layout; the 10-to-14 version keeps a large party and all its luggage together, sparing everyone the hassle of splitting into two cars for the run into Coral Gables.
On a normal day this trip fills 15 to 25 minutes. Coral Gables starts only a short way from Miami International, which makes it one of the briefer airport runs in the metro. Early morning, late evening, and much of the midday lull tend to drop you at the shorter end. Once commuters pack the connecting roads — at breakfast time or through the afternoon — the drive edges toward the higher figure, and a touch past it on the heaviest weekday afternoons. None of that moves your total, since the vehicle is priced as a unit rather than by the minute. Live road and flight data guide when your chauffeur pulls out, so an early landing does not leave you waiting and a late one does not leave the car gone.
From the terminal exit to the hotel’s block in downtown Coral Gables the odometer reads 3.9 miles (6.2 km). It is the short distance, not a lucky traffic day, that keeps this one quick — barely any road lies between the airport perimeter and the Gables’ historic center.
Curbside is what the fare buys: the driver, already aware of how your flight is running, holds position at the terminal curb and is set the instant you clear the doors. Should you rather have someone inside the building holding your name on a sign, that meet-and-greet is an optional extra arranged at reservation.
Live tracking on the inbound flight lets the pickup slide on its own, and re-timing a delayed arrival costs nothing at all. Land two hours behind or an hour early — either way the vehicle is at the curb when you actually appear, and nobody has to rebook a thing.
Coming in from abroad puts passport control and customs between the gate and the public exit. Carry no worry about that line: the pickup keys off the moment you actually clear the doors, so however long immigration runs, no one is pacing outside wondering where you are.
Book the vehicle, pass along your flight number, and the chauffeur takes it from there. Solo travelers, couples, and small families ride the black SUV, good for up to 5 passengers with their bags. From six people up, the choice is a private Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van set for 6 to 9 or for 10 to 14. On landing you are met at the curb and walked to a vehicle no one else will share — no app to open, no rideshare line. Car seats, extra luggage, and a small pet can each be arranged at booking. The whole thing runs door to door, terminal curb to hotel entrance in Coral Gables, at a pickup time you set in advance.
There is. The fare already carries one checked bag and one carry-on per traveler. Beyond that — a golf bag, a stroller, a fourth suitcase — reach us on WhatsApp before travel day and we either confirm the fit or move you to a roomier private van, so the whole party and its belongings ride in one vehicle.
A small pet may ride along, provided it travels in a carrier and you flag it on WhatsApp ahead. For children, the first seat for anyone under 5 is free, while an added seat carries a small fee agreed at booking. Note whatever your group needs in advance and the vehicle shows up ready.
One figure covers the entire private ride from terminal curb to hotel entrance, with none of the road costs billed after — tolls, SunPass, and fuel all sit inside the number you agreed. The chauffeur runs the journey end to end, and a mobile hotspot keeps WiFi aboard should you work or message ahead. Curbside collection is part of the deal, the driver in place as you exit, and standard luggage rides free. If a name-sign meet inside the terminal suits you better, ask for the in-terminal greeting at booking as a paid extra.
A short list: the in-terminal name-sign meet, any child seat past the first, and any departure outside daytime hours. Luggage that is outsized or unusually plentiful may also call for a larger vehicle. Each of these is settled ahead, so travel day holds no surprises.
Nothing is tacked on from 7 AM to 9 PM. Step outside that band and a small amount joins the standard fare, sized to the vehicle you booked.
By the car. The flat figure above moves your whole party, and a return booking is simply that figure twice. One passenger or five in the SUV makes no difference to the total, because what you reserve is the vehicle itself.
Money gets sorted before travel day rather than kerbside. Venmo, Zelle, and a secure payment link are all accepted, and cash suits neighboring, close-in pickups. A deposit of half secures the reservation; the driver takes the remaining half on the day. The return is easy — the one-way fare doubled, held as one reservation with both pickups confirmed ahead. Once the deposit clears and your flight number is logged, the pickup is locked and a chauffeur is assigned to your chosen date and time. Landing leaves nothing else to arrange.
Half the agreed fare changes hands at booking, and that is the payment that ties a vehicle and a chauffeur to your date. The remaining half goes to the driver on travel day by any accepted method. Right up until the balance is due, that deposit is what holds the vehicle for your group only.
For neighboring, close-in pickups, cash is fine. On most prepaid reservations the deposit runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link, and the remaining balance goes to the chauffeur on the day. We will tell you which options apply to your particular journey when you book.
Hand the airline, your relatives, or a meeting contact the precise drop point: 162 Alcazar Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Since the St. Michel sits on a tight corner of the downtown grid, the chauffeur pulls up right on Alcazar Avenue at the door and walks the bags the few paces over the sidewalk — no drawn-out resort driveway to thread at journey’s end.
The hotel occupies Coral Gables, that Mediterranean Revival city planned out just below Miami International. What marks the district is its canopy of shade trees, its Spanish-leaning facades, and a core you cross on foot, centered on Miracle Mile — block after block of boutiques, bridal salons, galleries, and sidewalk cafés. Work and leisure overlap here, with consulates and company offices next door to ambitious kitchens, playhouses, and pockets of calm residential streets. The building itself is small, historic, and unmistakably European in feel, a fixture on this block for generations. You can walk the shops, tables, and cultural stops, or just use the hotel as an unruffled base near the airport and greater Miami. Everything current is laid out on the hotel’s official Coral Gables website.
It is. Hotel St. Michel has been established in Coral Gables for a very long time, prized for its early-twentieth-century character, small scale, and European styling. It sits inside the city’s historic downtown, ringed by the Mediterranean Revival architecture that gives the Gables its unmistakable look.
Miracle Mile and the downtown grid around it are close enough to walk, putting boutiques, galleries, cafés, and a wide choice of restaurants within easy reach. Theaters and cultural venues run in the same area, so a whole evening can be spent locally without arranging another car.
Yes — pass the flight number, your group size, and the date, and we confirm the private vehicle plus the chauffeur set to collect you. An early reservation is what guards your preferred slot. On the day itself the flight is watched and the driver meets you at the MIA curb.
All we handle is private work, so the car you reserve carries your party and nobody else. Your price locks at booking and holds through a demand spike, a holiday weekend, or a stop-start crawl. The chauffeurs work in English along with Spanish or Portuguese, easing every exchange from that first message. Reserving, nudging a pickup time, or passing a flight number all run straight through WhatsApp instead of an app. The result is a single reservation, one named driver, and one figure you knew before wheels-down at MIA — a vehicle pledged to your party from the terminal to Coral Gables.
It is. Reserving, moving a pickup time, sending a flight number, or asking something specific all work over WhatsApp. Nothing to download and no call-center queue — the reply comes from a person who confirms the private vehicle and driver for whichever date you need.
Better organized and more polished — a fixed price, a driver assigned by name, a collection timed to your flight — with a total that lands well below an Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | A fixed price settled when you reserve | Climbs 1.5×–4× at peak | Climbs 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | A black SUV committed to your party | Whatever car the driver owns | Whatever car the driver owns |
| Airport pickup | The driver watches your flight and is at the curb as you come out | You hail a car once you have landed | You hail a car once you have landed |
| Flight tracking | Built in — a delay is re-timed for free | None — you re-book if delayed | None — you re-book if delayed |
One reservation, one orderly collection, and a bill considerably lighter than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft and Lyft Lux belong to their respective owners. We hold no affiliation with them and are neither sponsored nor endorsed by any of them. Figures shown for comparison are public and current as of 2026.
Set up the private transfer to or from MIA Airport and Hotel St. Michel before you fly out. Drop the flight number, the passenger count, and the pickup date by WhatsApp or email, and back come the vehicle, the chauffeur, and the time. An early booking protects the slot you want, and by the time you turn toward Coral Gables the driver is already tracking your flight and posted at the curb.
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.
