A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and EVEN Hotel Miami – Doral Area covers 6 miles (9.7 km) in 12–20 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. A bilingual driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal and takes you door to door — no shared seats, no surge.
Pricing is per vehicle and is set by how many passengers ride — not the distance or the hour you travel.
Book one private vehicle sized to your group and ride straight from the terminal to the hotel door. A solo traveler, couple, or family of up to five takes the black SUV; larger parties take the van for 6–9 or the van for 10–14. There is room for cruise luggage, so your bags go in with you rather than in a second car. After disembarkation your driver is positioned curbside at your terminal, ready to load and pull away — there is no app to flag down and no line to join. Reserve in advance by WhatsApp or through the website so the right vehicle is held for your sailing date.
Your driver meets the group at the curb as you walk out of the terminal building, holding a name sign if you request one on WhatsApp ahead of time. Send your ship name, terminal letter or number, and party size when you book, then a quick message once you clear customs so the pickup lines up with your actual exit.
Message your sailing date, terminal, passenger count, and the hotel as your drop-off, and the matching vehicle tier is locked to your reservation. Confirming early matters most on busy port mornings when several ships clear at once, since it guarantees a private car is held specifically for your group rather than booked on the day.
The ride runs 12 minutes in light traffic and up to 20 minutes at peak — a short hop west across Miami-Dade to the Doral area. Time of day is the main variable: an early-morning departure before the rush moves quickly, while a midday or late-afternoon trip leans toward the longer end. Disembarkation mornings, when multiple ships release passengers within the same window, add the heaviest local congestion right around the port exits before the road opens up. Because the fare is set per vehicle, a slower run never changes what you pay — the meter does not exist here. Plan the trip against your check-in time at the hotel and you have comfortable margin even at the slow end of the range.
Traffic builds at the port gates when several ships unload together, since thousands of passengers and their rides leave through the same streets at once. Booking ahead means your vehicle is already staged for you, so the only wait is the normal flow off the island — not the scramble of hailing a car in the crush.
A private vehicle is reserved for your party alone, with a bilingual driver who speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese. The fare is a flat rate locked at booking, so the price you agree to is the price you pay — it does not move with demand or traffic. You ride directly to the hotel with no extra stops and no strangers sharing the seats, and there is space inside for your cruise luggage. Communication is direct: you reach your driver and our team on WhatsApp before and on the day of travel, which matters when a ship’s schedule shifts. For arriving and departing passengers juggling tight terminal timing, that combination — reserved car, named driver, one message away — keeps the land leg of the trip simple.
Three private tiers cover every cruise party, each reserved for your group with no one else aboard.
The quoted fare covers tolls, SunPass lanes, and fuel for the full route, so nothing is settled on the road. Beyond the drive itself, a few practical extras come with the booking.
Each additional child seat beyond the first carries a fee confirmed at booking, so flag the number and ages of young children when you reserve. A surcharge also applies to trips that fall outside daytime hours, detailed in the late-night section below. Aside from these, the per-vehicle rate is what you pay.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent by WhatsApp or the website — you choose the method that suits you. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, covering both your arrival transfer and the return run to the port. Settle the booking in two parts so nothing is due in full up front.
You pay 50% as a deposit at the time of booking to hold your vehicle and date, then the remaining 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip. The split applies the same way whether you book one-way or round trip, with the balance handed over once you are on the road.
EVEN Hotel Miami – Doral Area sits in the Doral district west of downtown Miami, a business-and-shopping corner of Miami-Dade that is an easy land-side base after a sailing. The hotel leans into wellness, with in-room fitness gear and an on-site gym, which suits travelers who want to reset between the ship and the next leg of their trip. The surrounding Doral area is dense with dining, retail, and major roadways that connect quickly back toward the port or out to the wider city. See the property details on the EVEN Hotel Miami Doral property page, and read the area listing on the Greater Miami visitor guide.
The Doral area around the hotel is packed with restaurants, cafés, and large shopping centers within a short drive, making it convenient for a meal or some browsing once you have dropped your bags. The neighborhood’s grid of wide roads also keeps you well placed for day trips toward downtown Miami or back to the cruise port.
Trips that fall outside the daytime window of 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM carry a modest surcharge, since they sit beyond standard operating hours.
Give your ship’s scheduled arrival when you book, then send a quick WhatsApp message once you clear customs. If the ship is held or disembarkation runs slow, your driver adjusts the curbside pickup to match — your group is met as you actually exit the terminal, not at a fixed clock time.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the single price shown in the price list above. A couple or a family of five in the SUV pays the same one rate, and a larger party splits one van fare among everyone. Group size only decides which tier you book.
Yes — book the return leg from the hotel to PortMiami and the cost is simply the one-way fare doubled. Many departing passengers reserve round trip up front so the same private service is locked for both directions. Share your ship’s boarding time and the driver times the return to land you at the terminal with margin to spare.
Yes — the first child seat is free for a child under 5, fitted when you request it at booking. Each additional seat beyond the first carries a fee confirmed in advance, so list how many young children are traveling and their ages when you reserve, and the right seats are ready in the vehicle.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, cruise-terminal pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Cruise terminal meet-and-greet | Driver waits at the terminal with your name | Curbside only after you book | Curbside only after you book |
| Ship arrival tracking | Yes — free re-timing if your ship docks late | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than 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.
Reserve your private ride between the cruise terminal and EVEN Hotel Miami – Doral Area by sending your sailing date, ship name, terminal, passenger count, and whether you need one-way or round trip. Confirm early — especially for busy disembarkation mornings — and your vehicle and driver are held for you.
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We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance. For holidays and busier weekends, please book ahead to ensure better availability.
Yes, we accept bookings from anywhere in the world. We accept international payments and keep travelers updated via WhatsApp and email.
No. We only work with reservations made in advance. We recommend booking at least four hours ahead; same-day service is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Yes. To confirm your reservation, we ask for a 50% down payment on bookings under $199 USD and 30% on bookings of $200 USD or more.
No. To reserve and secure the vehicle, you need to send a 50% deposit through our payment link or via Zelle. The remaining balance can be paid in cash when the driver arrives.
No. In addition to the airport, we also serve hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private addresses.
We work with XL SUVs for smaller groups, vans for 12 and 14 passengers, and full-size buses with capacity for 40 to 54 people — ideal for large events.
Yes. We serve weddings, corporate conferences, VIP events, and other special occasions. Contact us for a custom quote.
Some vehicles in our fleet are equipped with Wi-Fi and USB ports. Let us know in advance if this is essential, and we’ll book a vehicle that meets your needs.
No. We only work with private transfers. The vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and your party, with no shared seating.
No problem. We track your flight in real time and adjust the pickup time when needed, at no extra charge.
Send us the updated information as soon as possible, and we’ll adjust your booking while monitoring the new flight status.
We primarily work with curbside pickup. Just send a message with your exit gate and the driver will arrive in a few minutes — usually faster than the traditional sign-holding service.
If you prefer the driver to wait inside the terminal with a sign bearing your name, we can also arrange that service for $20
The day before your trip, we’ll send you a message with the driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate, along with detailed instructions for curbside pickup.
Don’t worry. We’ll send you a message as soon as your flight lands. If we don’t receive a quick reply, the driver will automatically head to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll find you; we never leave a passenger behind.
For domestic flights, we offer up to 60 minutes of wait time after arrival.
For international flights, the courtesy time is up to 120 minutes.
For hotel pickups, there’s a 15-minute grace period.
For port pickups, we wait up to 60 minutes past the agreed time.
This rarely happens, since we already include two free hours of wait time. If you’re still inside the airport after that, the ride may be considered a no-show. You can also request additional wait time, at a cost of US$ 30 per extra 30-minute block, paid in cash directly to the driver.
Yes. Our drivers help load and unload your bags.
The standard allowance includes one large suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Traveling with larger or additional items — extra suitcases, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Contact us in advance so we can arrange the necessary space. An additional fee may apply.
Yes. Small pets are accepted, as long as they stay in a secure carrier. Please let us know in advance.
Yes. We include one free child car seat for children under five. If you need an extra seat, request it in advance; the cost is US$ 15.
We ask that you don’t eat during the trip. Only water in sealed bottles is allowed on board.
Unscheduled stops aren’t included in the base rate. However, if a short, nearby stop is arranged in advance, we can try to accommodate it. A small fee may apply based on the additional time.
Yes. Give us at least 24 hours’ notice and, depending on availability, we’ll adjust your pickup time.
No. The quoted price is the final price — no hidden fees. Driver gratuity is optional and at your discretion; it’s always welcome.
Nuestra familia de cuatro llegó tarde y la parte más fácil de todo el día de viaje. el baúl entró cuatro maletas grandes más las de mano. Con 3 carry-ons y 2 maletas grandes.
Vale cada peso: cabíamos con el cochecito y las maletas, todo el equipaje cupo sin problema, ningún cargo extra inesperado. (con 3 carry-ons y 2 maletas grandes)
Great service: courteous from the moment we got in, fair deal, would book again easily, the website was simple to use. We had 4 large bags.
Loved it. leather seats clean and the AC worked great. the AC was cranked exactly the way you want it after a long day. Glad I picked this option.
Chegamos ao hotel a tempo do check-in. Recomendo sem pensar duas vezes.