A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport West Hotel covers 28.5 miles (45.9 km) in about 51–61 minutes door to door, riding in a black SUV or climate-controlled van with a bilingual driver, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. The fare is set per vehicle and locked at confirmation, so cruise schedules and traffic never change it.
Fares are charged per vehicle for the whole group, not per seat, and stay fixed from the moment you book.
Booking one private vehicle is the simplest way to leave the cruise terminal and reach the hotel in Davie. After you clear customs, your driver is waiting curbside at the terminal exit, holding a name sign if you requested one over WhatsApp. You walk straight to the vehicle — no taxi line, no app queue, no shared van filling other stops first. Choose the black SUV for parties up to five, the van for six to nine, or the larger van for ten to fourteen, with plenty of room for cruise luggage. From the terminal the driver heads north and the trip ends with door-to-door drop-off at the hotel entrance. To reserve, send your ship name, arrival date, group size, and hotel address through WhatsApp or the website, and you receive a confirmation with the pickup plan and the agreed fare.
The drive covers 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and takes about 51 minutes when roads are clear, stretching to roughly 61 minutes at peak. The biggest variable is disembarkation morning: when several ships empty at once, the streets around PortMiami crawl before you reach the highway. Once on I-95 heading north, the run is steady most of the way to Davie. Departing the hotel back toward the ship, the same window applies, though an early-morning start usually lands on the off-peak end. Your driver watches the clock against your boarding deadline and plans the pickup so you arrive with margin to spare.
For a morning return to PortMiami, the driver typically sets pickup a few hours before your boarding deadline, accounting for terminal check-in and security lines. Share your latest boarding time and the driver works backward to a safe departure from the hotel, leaving room for any slowdown.
Cruise passengers get a vehicle reserved for their party alone — never a seat in a shared van that waits to fill before leaving. The flat rate is confirmed the moment you book, so a busy disembarkation morning or heavy I-95 traffic does not move the number you agreed to. Booking and questions run through direct WhatsApp, so you reach a real person before, during, and after the trip rather than an automated line. For families juggling kids, carry-ons, and a hotel check-in window, one reserved car removes the guesswork of finding a ride outside the terminal, and the driver brings you to the hotel door in Davie rather than a drop-off down the block.
The driver speaks English plus either Spanish or Portuguese. That second language helps with directions, hotel check-in questions, and keeping a tired group organized straight off the ship. Tell us your preference on WhatsApp when you book and we match a driver accordingly whenever possible.
Every tier is a private vehicle held for your group only — pick the size that matches your headcount.
The 10-to-14 passenger van keeps extended families or two cabins together in a single vehicle, so no one splits off into a second car. Mid-size groups of six to nine take the smaller van, and parties up to five ride in the black SUV. Send your headcount and we confirm the right class.
The hotel sits in Davie, just west of Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport and a short hop from the Seminole Hard Rock area. Guests are close to the I-595 and Sawgrass corridor, putting Sawgrass Mills outlet shopping, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and the cruise ports within easy reach for the next leg of a trip. The property offers free breakfast, brewed coffee, a fitness room, and a pool typical of the brand. You can review rooms, rates, and the latest amenities on the hotel’s official IHG page or check current openings through a live availability listing.
The hotel itself is the natural base near the airport and ports for cruise travelers needing a night before or after a sailing. The wider Davie and Dania Beach area offers airport-adjacent lodging if you want to stay close to both the runway and I-95, keeping the morning transfer to PortMiami short.
Sawgrass Mills, one of Florida’s largest outlet malls, is a popular stop, while Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Las Olas dining strip are a short drive east. Families often use a pre-cruise night here to visit the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk or the Seminole Hard Rock before heading to the ship the next morning.
The fare includes the private vehicle, the driver, and every toll along the way — SunPass and fuel are built into the price, so nothing is added at the booth. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot for the ride. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a pet carrier. The rate covers door-to-door service from the cruise terminal curb to the hotel entrance, or the reverse direction on sailing day.
Charges outside daytime hours and any child seat beyond the first are the main items not in the base fare. Stops added mid-route or a change of destination are arranged with the driver and may adjust the agreed price. Anything not listed above is simply not part of the quoted fare.
Payment runs through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or the website. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, booked as a single reservation that covers both the ride from the ship and the ride back. You lock the booking with a 50% deposit and settle the remaining 50% directly with the driver on the day of travel.
Half the fare is paid when you confirm, which holds the vehicle and the time slot for your group. The other half goes to the driver on trip day by the same digital methods. Until the deposit is in, the slot is not reserved, so book early for busy disembarkation dates.
Pickups between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM carry no extra charge. Trips that fall outside that window add a small surcharge by vehicle type:
Any pickup before 7:00 AM or after 9:00 PM falls outside daytime hours and adds the surcharge above. Early disembark mornings and late-arriving flights are the usual cases. Tell the driver your exact time when booking so the fare reflects the right window from the start.
Your pickup is re-timed at no extra cost if the ship docks behind schedule. The driver tracks the terminal’s debark updates and adjusts to your actual exit time, so a delayed gangway does not mean a missed ride or a new booking. Just message on WhatsApp once you know more.
Yes — same-day disembarkation pickups are exactly what this service handles. Send your ship name and arrival date in advance so the driver is curbside when you walk out. Booking ahead is best for mornings when several ships unload at once and demand for vehicles runs high.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the one flat price shown above. Whether one passenger or a full van of fourteen, the rate is the same for that vehicle class, so larger groups split a single fare rather than paying each seat separately.
The first child seat for a child under five is included free with your booking. Each additional child seat adds a small fee confirmed when you reserve. Tell the driver the number and ages of children on WhatsApp ahead of time so the correct seats are installed before pickup.
Yes — the return leg to PortMiami is part of a round-trip booking. Share your boarding deadline and the driver sets a pickup time at the hotel that leaves a comfortable cushion for terminal check-in and security. The same private vehicle and driver handle both directions when arranged together.
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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Send your ship name, arrival date, group size, and the hotel address to lock the vehicle and the fare. Bookings and questions go through WhatsApp or the website, and you receive a confirmation with your pickup plan. Reserve early for busy cruise weekends so your driver is set before you sail.
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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.
Nice service. tried Uber once, this was the better call. even with traffic the route was sensible. Couldn’t have gone better.
Llegaron, cargaron las maletas, manejaron seguros, listo.
otimo custo-benefício. acomodou as malas direitinho
Nothing to complain about, nothing at all.
Nada que reprochar, primera vez al Puerto de Miami con privado, una buena decisión.