A private Black SUV or van from MIA to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, roughly 10 to 30 minutes depending on the property, one flat fare from $80, both ways, agreed before you fly.
Just one thing shifts the price on this transfer — the number of people riding; take the vehicle with the seats for it:
Three private classes run this route, and it is the headcount plus how much luggage you carry that picks between them:
Whatever you take stays yours and nobody else’s, which saves a larger group from splitting across rideshares and regrouping in the lobby.
One checked bag and one carry-on ride free for each passenger, and the vehicles are dimensioned so that allowance travels without anyone hugging a case. Turning up with surplus or oversized items? A WhatsApp message in advance and we either confirm the room or assign a bigger van, so nothing is left at the curb.
Anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes, door to door. Two factors set your place in that band: which Ritz-Carlton you booked and the hour you travel. The nearer properties wrap up at the short end and the farthest at the long one, and weekday rush hour can drag any of them toward the ceiling. Midday and evening runs usually move better than the morning and late-afternoon crush. On the way back, plan the pickup around airline check-in and security rather than drive time alone — mention it at booking and we suggest a departure hour matched to your specific property and flight.
By the time you step out, the vehicle is already at the curb past your arrivals door. Grab the checked bags, come out through the baggage-claim exit on the arrivals level, and there it is in front of you — no shuttle bus to a distant lot, no phoning for a car, no roaming a packed garage. Everything you need to spot it arrives with your booking confirmation, well ahead of touchdown.
Your end does not change at all. Flight tracking rides with every transfer, so the driver follows your inbound aircraft in the air and resets the collection to the real landing rather than whatever the itinerary guessed. A late arrival never puts you on the hook to rebook or send a message.
Of course — an in-terminal meet-and-greet, with the driver inside holding a name sign, is available as an optional paid extra. Ask for it while booking and the arrangement is set before you travel. Leave it off and the transfer uses the curbside collection above, which most guests find just as quick.
The quoted number buys the whole journey, and not a cent is collected at the curb. In concrete terms it covers:
They are. For a child under 5 the first seat is free — just request it while booking. Each seat after that adds a fee we confirm at reservation, so a family landing with several little ones sees the whole figure before a cent changes hands.
Collections between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM are billed at the standard rates near the top of this page. Land outside those hours and the service still runs — a night rate is simply added on top:
The total breaks into a deposit at reservation and a balance handed over on travel day:
It does not — the per-group rates printed at the top of the page cover this route. Name your property while booking and the fare goes in writing before travel day. All that changes from one property to the next is the driving route and where you fall inside that 10-to-30-minute window.
Per vehicle. However many seats you fill, the whole group rides on the single rate above. Split that across a full SUV or van and the per-guest figure usually comes in under separate rides for everyone.
Ours is a private van, not a shared shuttle: it takes your group only, leaves when your flight lands, and drives straight to the hotel with no other riders and no added stops. The van figures in the price list above are the full cost for the entire group.
Landing together but split between two Ritz-Carlton properties? Book one vehicle per address. Every fare is quoted door to door to a single hotel, so two cars let both groups ride nonstop rather than have one wait out the other’s drop-off. Put both properties in your message and we schedule the two pickups off the one flight.
Say at booking which Ritz-Carlton is on your reservation, because that address is what sets your driver’s route. The four occupy very different corners of the region, each with a distinct arrival mood:
Unsure which one your reservation lists? Check your confirmation email or the Ritz-Carlton official site before arranging the transfer.
Setting the transfer up beforehand keeps this journey as short as it gets. You reserve before flying, passing along the travel date, the flight number, and the Ritz-Carlton property on your booking. Travel day then asks nothing more: bags go in the back and the driver takes the straightest available line to your hotel’s main entrance. Nothing to find inside MIA, no app to open after landing, no queue to join with suitcases at your feet. The flight home mirrors it — the car reaches the hotel entrance at the hour you named and runs you to your departure terminal, so both halves go door to door.
The car that collects you carries your party and no one else — no strangers aboard, no added stops, no swings past other hotels. What you agreed at booking is what you pay, untouched by congestion, demand, or your landing hour, so the confirmation number is the paid number. Drivers are bilingual across the board, working in English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which counts when someone in your group is more at ease in another language. And a person, not a platform, looks after you: a direct WhatsApp line to the operator soaks up questions, changes, and unusual requests before, during, and after the drive.
The points travelers verify most before confirming — how pricing works, how much each vehicle holds, travelling with animals, and how far across South Florida we drive — are answered in the sections around this one.
Yes, small animals are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp, riding in a carrier for their own safety. Flag the pet while booking so your driver expects the carrier and leaves room for it beside the luggage.
We will. Pickups happen at MIA Airport and PortMiami, while drop-offs reach almost anywhere — other airports, cruise terminals, or towns across South Florida. If the trip runs past the Ritz-Carlton, hand us the full itinerary at booking and each leg is set up as its own private ride.
It is — the same vehicles and drivers can be booked as a private hourly chauffeur, on a 5-hour minimum. That fits a day of meetings, a shopping run between Ritz-Carlton properties, or sightseeing where you would rather keep the car and driver with you than string together separate point-to-point rides.
Better coordination and a premium vehicle — a flat rate, a named driver, a pickup keyed to your flight — for a total appreciably below 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 round trip’s two legs do not have to line up: plenty of guests arrive in the Black SUV, then — after a stay spent working through Bal Harbour’s boutiques — book the return in a van because the bags multiplied along the way. You choose the class per leg, and the fare tracks whichever rides that day, so note the extra luggage when you set the departure pickup and we assign the right size.
A few minutes on WhatsApp or email is all it takes. Give us the travel date, flight number, party size, bag count, and the Ritz-Carlton property from your reservation — back comes your confirmation with the full pickup plan. Book as soon as the flight details exist so the vehicle you want is held for your arrival.
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.
