A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel covers 13.5 miles in 32 to 38 minutes by black SUV or van, at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. The ride runs door to door, from the cruise terminal straight to the hotel west of Miami International Airport.
Pricing is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole party rides for one fixed amount confirmed at booking.
A reserved black SUV or van is the most direct way to reach the hotel, leaving the moment your group is ready. You pick the vehicle by party size: the SUV for up to 5 travelers, the van for 6-9, or the larger van for 10-14. There is plenty of room for cruise luggage, so suitcases ride with you rather than holding up the trip. After you step off the ship, the driver collects you curbside at the terminal and heads straight to the hotel — no shared ride, no extra stops, no waiting for other passengers to load. Booking is handled by WhatsApp or the website, where you confirm the date, ship name, and passenger count, then receive your driver details. Because the fare is set when you reserve, the price you see is the price you pay on the day.
Once you clear the terminal building, the driver is waiting at the curb and meets your group as you walk out. Request a name sign in advance over WhatsApp and the driver will hold it up so you spot them quickly. From there, bags go in and you ride directly to the hotel.
Send your cruise date, ship name, passenger count, and drop-off hotel through WhatsApp or the website. You receive a confirmation with the vehicle and the flat fare, pay the deposit to lock it in, and get your driver’s details before arrival day. The whole booking is settled in a single exchange.
A private vehicle is reserved for your party alone, so you never share the cabin with strangers or detour for other drop-offs. The fare is locked when you book — it does not move for traffic, time of day, or demand — which makes budgeting your post-cruise day simple. A bilingual driver, fluent in English plus Spanish or Portuguese, handles the route and helps with luggage, a real advantage after a long sailing. You reach a real person directly on WhatsApp for any change or question, rather than an app queue. For cruise travelers stepping off the ship with bags and a tired family, that combination — a known car, a known driver, and a known price — turns a stressful transfer into a straightforward one. Everything is arranged before you dock, so arrival day is just a short, comfortable ride to the hotel.
The trip takes 32 to 38 minutes door to door, off-peak to peak. The driver follows SR-836 west across the city for most of the distance, which keeps the 13.5-mile route on fast-moving expressway rather than crowded surface streets. Off-peak — mid-morning or early afternoon on a lighter docking day — you land near the 32-minute mark. The number climbs toward 38 minutes during rush hour or when several ships disembark at once and the terminal roads back up. Weekday late afternoons are the slowest window. Because the fare is fixed, those extra minutes never change what you pay, even if traffic is heavy. Telling us your ship name at booking lets the driver line the pickup up with your actual debark time, so the car is ready when you reach the curb instead of you waiting for it.
Disembarkation mornings draw the densest terminal traffic, especially when three or more ships clear passengers together. Weekday afternoon rush around the airport corridor also slows the SR-836 stretch. Outside those windows the drive stays close to its 32-minute floor. The driver times the pickup to your debark hour to skip the worst of it.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel sits west of Miami International Airport, a practical base for travelers connecting between the cruise port and a flight or an early-morning departure. The surrounding area is a business-and-airport district with chain dining, shopping plazas, and quick expressway access toward Doral, the Dolphin Mall corridor, and onward to downtown Miami or the beaches. It suits cruise passengers who want a quiet, convenient overnight near the airport rather than a beachfront stay. You can review the property and its rooms through this La Quinta Miami Airport West booking page, or compare the location and amenities on this La Quinta Miami Airport West hotel overview.
The Miami Airport West area leans toward shopping and dining, with large retail centers and the Dolphin Mall corridor a short drive away. Doral’s restaurants and golf courses sit nearby, and the expressway puts downtown Miami, Brickell, and the beaches within easy reach when you want to venture out before or after your cruise.
Three private vehicle tiers cover any cruise party, and each is reserved for your group only.
The quoted fare covers the full door-to-door ride with no add-on road costs. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the price, so there is nothing extra to settle on the road. A bilingual driver and onboard WiFi via a mobile hotspot come standard. The first child seat is free for a child under 5; each additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, traveling in a pet carrier. Beyond the per-vehicle rate and any extra child seat, there are no hidden charges within daytime hours.
Two items sit outside the base fare: additional child seats beyond the first free one, each confirmed at booking, and a surcharge for trips run outside daytime hours. Everything else for the journey — tolls, SunPass, fuel, WiFi, and the driver — is already part of the per-vehicle price you lock in.
Payment is split so you are never charged the full amount before the ride. You pay a 50% deposit to confirm the booking, then settle the remaining 50% with the driver on trip day. Accepted methods are Venmo, Zelle, or a secure payment link sent over WhatsApp or through the website. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare, billed under the same per-vehicle structure.
A round trip costs exactly twice the one-way fare for your vehicle tier — there is no separate return rate to calculate. Book both legs together and the driver coordinates the outbound and return pickups under one reservation, with the deposit covering the first half and the balance due as you travel.
You pay 50% of the total when you reserve, which locks the vehicle and the fixed price. The other 50% goes to the driver on the day of the trip, by the same Venmo, Zelle, or secure-link options. Nothing more is owed unless you add an extra child seat or an after-hours leg.
The driver tracks your ship’s arrival, so a late dock does not cost you the booking. When you provide the ship name at reservation, the pickup is re-timed for free to match the new debark hour. The car is there when you reach the curb — you do not re-book or pay a delay fee.
The driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal and meets the group as you walk out with your bags. Ask for a name sign in advance on WhatsApp and they hold it up at the exit so you find them fast. From there it is a direct ride to the hotel.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your entire group rides for the one flat price shown in the pricing section above. Whether you fill the SUV with five travelers or the large van with fourteen, the fare does not change by headcount. Splitting it among your party usually beats per-seat options.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. Reserve ahead with your sailing date and ship name, and the driver plans the curbside meet around your debark window, including the heavier traffic when several ships clear at once. You step off, find the car, and ride straight to the hotel.
Both are available. The first child seat is free for a child under 5, with each additional seat carrying a small fee confirmed at booking — request them in advance so the driver fits them before pickup. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot, keeping the family connected for the ride to the hotel.
Daytime hours run 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no surcharge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small premium to cover the off-hours service, applied as follows:
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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Lock in your private ride to or from Port of Miami and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport West Hotel today. Send your cruise date, ship name, passenger count, and any child-seat or pet requests, and you will get back a confirmation with the vehicle, the flat fare, and your driver’s details. Reserve early so the car is ready the moment you step off the ship.
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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.
A bachelor party trip, everything inside was tidy and smelled fresh!
Recomendo muito. fui no escuro e deu tudo certo.
Travelling with the kids, room for the stroller and the bags. no waving down anyone, the car was where they said. No notes.
Sozinho, queria algo simples e atendimento cordial em todo o trajeto. o ar-condicionado tava no ponto certo depois de um dia longo. Vou reservar com antecedência da próxima.
Recomiendo. Reservé fácil. Precio justo.