Private ride from MIA to the Betsy Hotel at 1440 Ocean Drive, South Beach, roughly 15 to 25 minutes on SR-836, from $80 per vehicle. Book by WhatsApp.
The route comes in three private sizes; here they are with their one-way rates:
Whatever the group’s size, one of three private classes covers it, and each is set aside for your booking:
Each passenger’s checked bag and carry-on are in the fare. Extra or oversized pieces? A WhatsApp note at booking lets us verify the room — or move you to a bigger van — so it all rides in one vehicle.
MIA to the Betsy Hotel takes about 15 to 25 minutes in normal conditions. Where you fall in that spread is mostly a question of the hour: weekday rush leans toward the top, while a midday, late-evening, or weekend-morning departure finishes nearer the bottom. Miami Beach traffic can also snarl around big events, so keep a margin if a dinner booking or a meeting follows soon after check-in. The driver reads conditions live and reroutes rather than sitting in a jam that can be skirted.
A daytime pickup — 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM — adds nothing. Begin outside that window and a modest night supplement applies:
The setup is identical across every vehicle and both directions:
The car, each time. The figures above buy the whole vehicle, so a full group pays what one guest would in that class. No hidden per-passenger amount sits behind them, and dividing a single fare among friends is why a private ride works out so reasonable.
Your fare pays for the road itself, not just the crossing. Highway tolls run off the vehicle’s SunPass to us, never handed over at the end. Fuel is in regardless of the traffic or the line taken. And every car carries onboard WiFi from a mobile hotspot, so you can text the hotel ahead, clear email, or video-call home while still on the move.
Two items fall beyond it. Starting outside daytime hours brings a night add-on, laid out in full above. And a name-sign greeting from your driver inside the terminal is offered as an optional paid add-on.
Yes — every car we send is a private shuttle in the fullest sense. The SUV or Sprinter carries your group and no one else: no strangers, no added stops, no wait for other riders to board. You leave when you’re set and go straight to the hotel, no detours.
Small pets are welcome aboard. Mention it on WhatsApp at booking and bring a pet carrier for the trip — it keeps the animal secure on the highway and the car ready for its next guests. Flag the pet when you book and the driver is expecting your four-legged passenger.
Yes. A child under 5 rides the first seat free — just give the age when you reserve. Any further seat carries an extra fee, confirmed at booking rather than raised on trip day, so families always know where they stand.
None of it lands on you. The driver watches the incoming flight live, so a late arrival simply moves the pickup — free, and on its own. There’s no call to place from the plane and nothing to rebook; whenever you finally clear arrivals, the car is there.
Yes — it runs both ways. Give us the departure flight and we set a hotel pickup that reaches your MIA terminal with a comfortable check-in margin. Book the return on its own, or bundle it with your arrival as a round trip.
Reserve a private car before you travel and the whole route folds into a single step. Choose the vehicle that fits, hand us the flight details, and the ground leg is done. After landing you collect the luggage, walk through the arrivals door, and the driver is at the curb already — no counter to find, no app to open, no guessing which level holds the pickup zone. Bags into the back, you settle into a climate-controlled cabin, and the car heads for South Beach. Nothing breaks the trip and nothing waits at the far end: it ends at the hotel entrance, steps from the desk. A new city rarely opens this smoothly.
MIA is the nearest main airport and our home pickup base; we also meet cruise passengers landing at PortMiami. Outbound, we drive guests from the Betsy Hotel to any South Florida airport, port, or city — give us the terminal or the address at booking.
The Betsy Hotel sits inside South Beach’s Art Deco Historic District, where pastel facades, sidewalk cafes, and the open beachfront share a few blocks. It’s a boutique luxury property as well known for its arts and literary programming as for its rooms — you’ll find it covered in depth on the hotel’s official site. Out of the car, you swap airport noise for ocean air and one of the most photographed streetscapes in the country. The neighborhood walks well every way: restaurants, galleries, nightlife, and the sand all a short stroll off, which is why plenty of guests forget transportation entirely until it’s time to fly home.
The Betsy pairs a landmark South Beach address with a cultural program few hotels try — poetry installations, visiting writers, live music through its public spaces — and that mix earned it a Michelin Key award. The official Miami and Beaches profile runs through its rooms, dining, and amenities.
Lummus Park and the public beach are directly across Ocean Drive, so the sand usually claims the first hour. From there, South Beach’s Art Deco architecture, the boutiques and restaurants of Lincoln Road, and the bars along Collins Avenue are all on foot — no car required.
Every transfer runs with a bilingual professional at the wheel — English plus Spanish or Portuguese. At a busy international airport that counts for more than it sounds: your driver can square things with hotel staff on arrival, put non-English-speaking members of the group at ease, and field real questions about Miami Beach on the way in. You also get what only a dedicated operator brings: a named driver assigned before travel, a hand with the bags at both ends, and service that treats your arrival as an appointment rather than a request.
Yes. The booking rate is the paid rate — set per vehicle at confirmation and unmoved by traffic, demand, weather, or time on the road. No meters, no surge windows; the one scheduled add-on is the night supplement above.
Easily. Your driver’s details come over WhatsApp before trip day, so you can message or call whoever’s actually driving — to say the bags are slow, that you stopped for coffee, or that plans changed. No call center or ticket queue between you and him.
When a day of the stay leaves the neighborhood, the same fleet books by the hour — a five-hour minimum — so one driver carries the outing and waits between stops instead of you lining up separate rides. Set it up in the same thread as your airport booking.
A tighter, more premium arrangement — flat fare, a named driver, a pickup timed to your flight — for a considerably reduced total against Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Fixed price agreed at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV kept for your group | The driver’s own car | The driver’s own car |
| Airport pickup | The flight is tracked and the driver waits at the curb as you exit | You request a car after you land | You request a car after you land |
| Flight tracking | Yes — re-timed at no charge when you are delayed | No — a delay means re-booking | No — a delay means re-booking |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, and a considerably reduced cost against an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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.
Ocean Drive anchors the city’s signature weekends — Art Deco Weekend in January, Memorial Day, and the Art Basel crowds of early December — and cars for those dates go long before ordinary ones. If your stay overlaps one, book the moment your flights exist, and on the day the driver plans around any street closures near the hotel.
One message reserves it. Send the travel date, flight number, group size, and pickup direction over WhatsApp or email, and we confirm the vehicle and driver details. Booking ahead settles the ride, the vehicle, and the pickup before you fly — so your first minutes in Miami go toward reaching the beach, not arranging a car.
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.
