A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale/Miramar Hotel covers 25.3 miles (40.7 km) in roughly 45 to 55 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. Your bilingual driver meets the group at the cruise terminal, the price is set when you book, and there is no surge for traffic or demand.
Pick the vehicle that matches your party size — every fare below is per vehicle, one way, with tolls and fuel already inside.
One private vehicle, reserved only for your group, is the most direct way to make this trip. Pick the tier that fits your party: the black SUV carries up to 5 cruise passengers, the mid-size van takes 6 to 9, and the larger van seats 10 to 14. Your driver collects you at the cruise terminal and heads straight to the hotel — door to door, no detours, no changing vehicles along the way. There is plenty of room inside for cruise luggage, so suitcases stay with you for the whole ride. To reserve, message your ship name, sailing date, passenger count, and travel direction by WhatsApp or email, and the vehicle and time are set. The identical arrangement covers the return run from the hotel back to PortMiami on the morning you sail.
The fare is fixed when you reserve, so it never moves with rush-hour traffic or weekend demand. A bilingual driver — English plus Spanish or Portuguese — handles the trip, which keeps directions and luggage questions simple for international cruise travelers. The vehicle is yours alone: no shared ride, no other passengers picked up along the way, and no waiting for a van to fill. You hold a direct WhatsApp line to coordinate the pickup, send your name-sign request, or adjust the time, rather than a faceless app queue. For cruise passengers juggling a tight embarkation window or a tired family after a week at sea, that single coordinated pickup turns a stressful curb scramble into a planned, named meet.
A private car leaves the moment your group is ready, with no fixed shuttle timetable and no stops at other properties first. You ride alone to one address, so there is no waiting for the bus to fill or looping through neighboring hotels. For families with cruise luggage and a sailing time to keep, the direct door-to-door route is the practical choice.
The drive takes about 45 to 55 minutes door to door, depending on traffic. Your driver runs north on I-95, the main corridor linking the port area to Broward County, then exits toward Miramar. Off-peak — early morning or mid-evening — the trip lands near the 45-minute mark. The 55-minute figure reflects peak conditions: weekday commuter flow on I-95 or a heavy disembarkation morning when several ships clear the terminal at once. Because the fare is fixed, a longer drive on a slow day never changes what you pay. If you are sailing out and want margin before check-in, booking an earlier pickup builds in cushion against the peak end of that window.
Disembarkation mornings push the trip toward the upper 55-minute end when three or more ships unload together. The terminal roadways and the first stretch of I-95 carry the surge. Your driver watches the schedule and times the pickup around the crowd, so you still move steadily toward Miramar instead of idling in the worst of the terminal queue.
Hampton Inn & Suites Ft. Lauderdale/Miramar works as a calm, mid-priced base in Miramar, set between Miami and Fort Lauderdale and convenient to both PortMiami and Port Everglades. Cruise travelers use it for a pre-sailing night to shorten the morning rush, or a post-cruise night to decompress before flying home. Rooms and suites suit families spreading out after close ship cabins, and the inland Miramar setting keeps it away from the busiest beachfront congestion. You can confirm room types, suite layouts, and current amenities on the Hampton Inn & Suites Miramar official site, or compare an independent rundown on this third-party hotel listing.
A night near the port removes the gamble of a same-day arrival flight. If your plane is delayed, you are not racing the ship’s all-aboard time. You wake rested, eat breakfast, and ride a short, planned 45-to-55-minute transfer to PortMiami instead of an anxious airport-to-terminal dash. Families and groups especially gain from settling luggage and kids the night before.
Miramar is a residential, business-park area of Broward County with everyday dining, shopping plazas, and easy highway access rather than tourist crowds. It puts you within reach of both PortMiami and Port Everglades, plus the Fort Lauderdale and Miami airports. The setting suits travelers who want a quiet, practical overnight stop framed around their cruise rather than a beach holiday base.
Match the tier to your head count — every option is a private vehicle held for your party alone.
The quoted fare covers the door-to-door private ride with a bilingual driver, plus onboard WiFi from a mobile hotspot so the group stays connected. Highway costs are built in, and a few add-ons are available on request. What follows breaks down the inclusions and the small extras that can apply.
Yes. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all folded into the flat fare you confirm at booking. There is no roadside top-up and no surprise line item when you reach the hotel. The number you agree to is the number you pay for the vehicle, regardless of which toll lanes the driver uses on I-95.
The first child seat for a child under 5 is provided free when you request it at booking. Each additional child seat carries an extra fee, confirmed before your trip so there are no surprises. Tell the driver the child’s age over WhatsApp in advance so the correct seat is fitted and ready at pickup.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp and must travel inside a proper pet carrier. Let the team know when you reserve so the driver expects the carrier and plans space for it. This keeps the cabin clean for the next group and the ride comfortable for your animal.
Additional child seats beyond the first, and any pickup scheduled outside daytime hours, sit outside the base fare. Both are confirmed before the trip so you always know the total in advance. Anything not listed in this section is simply not part of the service — there are no hidden add-ons beyond these.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent by WhatsApp or the website. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare for your vehicle. You settle a 50% deposit to lock the booking, then hand the remaining 50% to the driver on the day of the trip. That split holds your vehicle and time while keeping part of the balance face-to-face on sailing or arrival day. Send the deposit once your ship name, date, and passenger count are confirmed, and the reservation is set.
Pickups scheduled outside the daytime hours listed above carry a set surcharge, shown here so the total is clear before you book.
Your driver tracks the ship’s arrival and adjusts the pickup at no extra charge if you dock late. There is no need to re-book or pay again — the reserved vehicle simply waits for your actual debark time. Send your ship name when you reserve so the schedule is monitored against terminal updates automatically.
The driver meets your group curb-side, right as you exit the cruise terminal after clearing customs. Request a name sign on WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it at the pickup point so you spot each other quickly. From there it is a short walk to the vehicle and a direct ride to the hotel.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the single flat price shown in the price list above. Five passengers in the SUV pay the same total as one. A round trip is double the one-way figure for the same vehicle, with the deposit-and-balance split applied as described.
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.
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Reserve ahead so your vehicle is confirmed before you sail or land. Send your ship name, sailing or arrival date, passenger count, and travel direction — to the port or to the hotel — and you will get the fare and pickup details back. Booking early secures your time slot and lets the driver build in cushion for a busy disembarkation morning.
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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.
Tal y como prometieron. muy paciente con nosotros.
Sem tarifa dinâmica, sem esperar no calor, sem perder conexão. (éramos 8 na van e ainda sobrou espaço)
Funcionou bem, primeira vez de transfer privado, sem arrependimento, pro nosso grupo de 6.
Reservei na noite anterior, com três malas e um carrinho, tudo no horário, sem surpresas. confirmaram por mensagem na noite anterior. Forma perfeita de chegar em Miami.
Buen viaje. Trayecto silencioso. Viaje cómodo