MIA to National Hotel, an Adult Only Oceanfront Resort takes 5 to 30 minutes via SR-836 by private SUV or van, fixed from $80 per vehicle.
Your rate is set by one thing only — the size of vehicle. Choose the tier that fits your party, and the figure quoted covers the whole one-way run from MIA to the hotel entrance.
Three private tiers run this route, and the right one comes straight out of your headcount plus the luggage you’re carrying.
Per vehicle, on every booking. The number on the price list buys the entire car or van, so a full SUV shares one total across five people and a full Sprinter across fourteen. There are no seat-by-seat sums, and filling every seat adds nothing.
A private vehicle booked in advance can’t be beaten. You reserve before you fly, we assign the driver and hold the car, and arrival day takes care of itself: grab your bags, walk out of arrivals, and the driver is at the kerb with the trunk already open. Nothing to hunt for, no app to launch, no queue to join — the ride goes unbroken from the terminal to the resort’s front door. Couples and solo guests tend to ride the black SUV, while bigger parties reserve a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van so everyone and every case travels in one vehicle. Since it’s all arranged ahead, the day you land asks only that you step outside and greet your driver.
Door to door it lands at 5 to 30 minutes, and traffic alone decides where within that range you fall. Weekday commuter peaks and the larger South Beach event weekends push toward the top end, while a run early in the morning or partway through the evening usually finishes near the bottom. Your driver checks live traffic before pulling out and routes from there, so the roads never become yours to solve. Coming in to check into the hotel? The spread hardly matters. Timing a departure out of MIA? The two points below are worth a moment.
Because the distance shifts with whichever roads the driver uses, we quote minutes rather than miles. The hotel sits in South Beach out on the barrier island of Miami Beach, while MIA is inland on the mainland — a short expressway hop whose length on any given day is down to traffic, not geography.
Start from your airline’s recommended check-in time, then work backward, adding the slower end of the traffic window above plus a little slack for loading bags at the hotel. Give us the departure time when you book and we’ll suggest a pickup hour that leaves you unhurried.
There’s nothing for you to fix. Your driver follows the flight live and shifts the pickup to the true landing time, so an airline delay never costs you the vehicle. No rebooking, no penalty, and no message to send from the plane.
One checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger comes with every transfer, which handles a normal resort stay for most travelers with ease. When a group packs past that — surplus items or oversized pieces — it’s rarely an issue: drop a quick WhatsApp while booking and we’ll either confirm your chosen vehicle has the room or move you into a larger private van so the whole lot rides along. Nothing is left for a second trip; the goal is one vehicle, one journey, everyone’s belongings aboard. Unsure whether your bag count clears the SUV? Send the number and we’ll point you to the right vehicle before you commit.
The price list is the full cost of an ordinary daytime ride. Tolls, SunPass charges and fuel all sit inside the fare — no toll money is asked for en route and no fuel charge turns up later. A mobile hotspot puts onboard WiFi in every vehicle, so you can text the hotel, review your booking, or clear an inbox on the way. Climate control cools the cabin the second you sit down, which counts for a lot in the Miami humidity that surprises so many first-timers.
Three optional items can join the base fare, each agreed before you travel. First is an in-terminal meet-and-greet, where the driver waits inside arrivals with a name sign rather than at the kerb; add it while booking. Child seats run on a simple rule: the first seat for a child under 5 is free, and any beyond that carry a fee confirmed at reservation. Third is the night surcharge shown further down, which applies to pickups outside daytime hours.
Standard rates cover pickups from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Any transfer outside that daytime band takes a modest surcharge, agreed while booking rather than sprung on the day:
The fare comes in two parts — some when you reserve, the rest handed to your driver in person on travel day.
Cruise plans slot in neatly here: plenty of couples bookend a PortMiami sailing with a night at the National on each side. The port leg books just like the airport one — send the ship’s name and sailing date instead of a flight — and pickups run both ways, cruise terminal included. The same vehicle sizes apply, so a couple’s SUV or a group’s Sprinter handles the port run all the same.
It’s an adults-only oceanfront resort on Collins Avenue, in the middle of South Beach. The building is one of the district’s restored Art Deco landmarks, known for a long palm-flanked pool and a calm, grown-up mood a world away from the noisier strip. With direct beach access, oceanfront lounging and dining right on site, plenty of guests barely leave the property their first day. You can browse rooms, restaurants and pool details on the official National Hotel website, and check availability through the resort’s online reservation page before you arrive.
With the hotel inside the Art Deco Historic District, the neighborhood is the draw in itself: pastel facades, the neon of Ocean Drive and sidewalk cafés fill the surrounding streets. Lincoln Road’s pedestrian mall handles the shopping and people-watching, and the sand starts right behind the property — no road to cross, no gear to lug.
These turn up more than anything else in the messages we get before a booking on this route.
It does, and it’s private without exception. We don’t run shared or scheduled shuttles; the “shuttle” on this route is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van booked entirely for your group. It leaves when you’re ready, stops at no other properties, and never carries anyone from outside your party.
Yes, on two conditions: tell us ahead over WhatsApp, and travel with a carrier. With both in place, your pet rides in the cabin beside you, whether you booked the SUV or one of the vans.
There is. Beyond airport work, the same vehicles and drivers can be hired as a private hourly chauffeur with a five-hour minimum — handy for a dinner out in South Beach, a shopping day across several stops, or an event where you’d rather the car waited between venues. Mention it at booking and we’ll set both up together.
Of course — every transfer works both ways, collecting at the resort and dropping at your departure terminal. Reserve the return with the arrival, or add it later with one quick message once your departure plans settle.
Booking ahead strips every unknown out of the arrival. The rate locks the moment you reserve — it won’t surge with demand, rise in rush hour, or move because your plane lands at a busy time. The drivers are bilingual throughout, working in English along with Spanish or Portuguese, which eases things for international guests and mixed groups. You also keep a direct WhatsApp line to us before, during and after the trip: if plans change, the person reading your message already knows the booking, unlike a call center. Weigh that against landing at a packed airport and scrambling to arrange a ride on the spot, bags in hand and battery draining. For an adults-only resort stay meant to feel effortless, a private car booked ahead begins the unwinding at the terminal door.
Why guests reserve ahead:
Good to know:
Tighter coordination and a premium vehicle — a flat rate, a named driver, a pickup keyed to your flight — for a total well under an Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed price locked at booking | Surges of 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges of 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’re on the ground | You hail one once you’re on the ground |
| Flight tracking | Included — delays re-timed at no charge | Absent — a delay means booking again | Absent — a delay means booking again |
One reservation, one pickup handled end to end, and a bill well 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.
However long MIA holds you up — an immigration line, a slow carousel, a duty-free detour — the pickup carries no waiting charge. Your fare was fixed at booking, and the driver’s time at the curb is already inside it, so nothing ticks against you while the airport does its part.
WhatsApp or email us the flight number, the travel date, how many are coming and which direction you’re heading, and back comes confirmation of the vehicle, the driver and the pickup details — all fixed before you fly. High season and event weekends sell out of vehicles first, so a few days’ notice is the safer bet.
Ready 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.
