A private car from MIA to Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach — 21.9 miles north to Sunny Isles Beach, roughly 44 to 52 minutes, flat fare from $140 per vehicle.
Each figure here is the complete per-vehicle price for a one-way private trip between the terminal and the resort, locked the second you reserve:
Three tiers run this route. Go by how many are riding and how much they carry, and drop a message if the right size is unclear:
Figure on roughly 44 minutes over the 21.9 miles on a clear road, climbing to 52 when it is not. The straightest line from the airport up to Sunny Isles Beach is the I-95 Express lanes heading north. Almost all of that spread traces back to Miami rush-hour load on the interstate: weekday mornings and late afternoons sit toward the high end, while a mid-morning, midday, or late-evening start usually lands closer to 44. Only the arrival time moves inside that window — the driver takes the same coordinated line to the resort whatever the traffic.
Reserve ahead and everyone rides in one vehicle — a black SUV seating up to five, or a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for a bigger group — straight through to the resort. Book by WhatsApp or email and the car is waiting at the kerb as you exit the terminal; the curbside pickup is inside the rate, so there is no app to launch and no car to hail after a long flight. Would you rather be greeted inside? A name-sign meet-and-greet within the terminal is available as a paid option. Leaving MIA, the driver heads north on the I-95 Express lanes toward Sunny Isles Beach, handling the tolls and the turns while you relax.
The address is 17875 Collins Avenue, and Collins is the one beachfront road that runs the whole length of Sunny Isles Beach. That means the tail of the 21.9 miles is no longer interstate — the car comes off the highway and finishes along the avenue, running between the ocean and the towers.
Rather than the public street, the drop uses the property’s own arrival drive — the difference between stepping out right beside your bags and unloading at a kerb on a busy coastal road.
The price already absorbs tolls, the SunPass, and fuel, so the northbound toll lanes add nothing at the finish. A bilingual driver — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — takes the whole route in a clean, climate-controlled black SUV or private Sprinter van. A mobile hotspot supplies onboard WiFi, handy for confirming a check-in time or texting home on the way to Sunny Isles Beach. Your standard luggage allowance belongs to the rate as well. Just a few items sit outside the base price, and those are squared away when you reserve so nothing surprises you at the kerb.
The great majority of passengers pay the flat fare and no more. The handful of optional items below are agreed up front over WhatsApp, never sprung on you the day you travel:
At the kerb, and for no extra charge: clear the terminal, walk out, and the vehicle is already sitting there. Should a name-sign welcome inside the terminal suit you more, that in-terminal meet-and-greet is an optional paid add-on you set up when you reserve.
You need do nothing. Watching your inbound flight in real time, the driver moves the pickup himself whether you land early or late. There is no re-booking, and a delay never nudges the amount you agreed to — the pickup just re-times to the moment the wheels are actually down.
One checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger comes with the rate. Packing beyond that, or something oversized? WhatsApp us in advance and we either verify the room or shift you to a larger van — a quick thing to settle, so bring what you need and let us know early.
Yes, with a heads-up. Message us on WhatsApp before the trip and travel with your pet in a carrier. Flagging it early means the right vehicle is ready for the pair of you at pickup, with no scramble at the kerb on arrival day.
The bill divides in two: a portion up front to hold the booking, the remainder on journey day. That split is fixed when you reserve.
The window with no surcharge is 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Anything collected outside it carries a small surcharge, keyed to vehicle type:
The 6-to-14-passenger van is the “shuttle” pick here, and it stays entirely yours — never a shared ride. Its base per-vehicle rate is the one above; collected after 9 PM, the van tacks on 10% of the journey value, while the SUV adds the small flat sum per journey.
The vehicle. Whether two people ride or a van fills up, the group travels on the one figure in the rate list above. A return doubles that one-way number, and pickups outside daytime hours add the surcharge covered in the night-hours section.
Acqualina is an oceanfront luxury resort and residences planted directly on the sand at Sunny Isles Beach, a narrow barrier-island run of Atlantic coast just north of Miami Beach. This piece of shoreline feels quiet and upscale: high-rise residences, serious restaurants, and a resort mood rather than a nightlife scene. People come for the beach, for the spa-and-pool half of a destination property, and for easy reach into the wider Miami area for shopping and waterfront dining. Rooms, restaurants, and amenities are set out on the resort’s official website and on its Leading Hotels of the World listing.
Sunny Isles Beach is a residential beach community fronted by oceanfront towers and a broad public shore. The feel stays easy and polished — shoreline walks, parks, and dining from casual to fine all sit nearby, with the larger Aventura shopping district and South Beach a short drive away. It serves as a calm coastal base rather than a bustling downtown.
Ours is point-to-point private work only, so the vehicle you book carries your party and nobody else — no added pickups, no schedule to wait around for. Each driver speaks English alongside Spanish or Portuguese, keeping the pickup exchange short and clear. Both booking and day-of contact go through direct WhatsApp, so flight details, an extra case, or a note about a small pet land with a real person who replies. The whole setup is arranged around one planned arrival rather than a generic ride request — precisely what matters at the tail of a long travel day into Miami.
Next to Uber Black or Lyft Lux this comes out neater and easier on the wallet — a rate pinned at booking, a driver known by name, and a meet timed to the minute your wheels touch down.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | One agreed rate, set the moment you reserve | Climbs 1.5×–4× when demand peaks | Climbs 1.5×–4× when demand peaks |
| Vehicle | A black SUV put aside for your party | Whichever car the driver happens to own | Whichever car the driver happens to own |
| Airport pickup | The driver tracks the flight and stands curbside as you walk out | You summon a car once you are on the ground | You summon a car once you are on the ground |
| Flight tracking | Yes — re-timed for free whenever you run late | No — a delay sends you back to re-book | No — a delay sends you back to re-book |
Just one booking, a single coordinated meet, and a bill that lands well below an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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To reserve the private ride to or from MIA Airport and Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach, send your flight number, arrival time, passenger count, and any luggage, pet, or child-seat notes. We confirm the vehicle, set your flat fare, and the driver is at the kerb when you land in Miami.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (305) 497-0440The property holds both a resort and private residences under one name, so name which of the two you are checked into when you book. Set down on the reservation, it removes the single genuinely ambiguous moment of the trip: pulling up at a big beachfront address and having to explain, bags in hand, where you actually meant.
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.
