A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel runs 26.9 miles (43.3 km) in about 48–58 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle. One reserved car carries your whole group and cruise luggage straight from the terminal to the hotel door.
The fare is set per vehicle by passenger count and locked when you book, so it never moves for traffic or demand.
The simplest route is a private door-to-door car booked ahead, so a driver is already waiting when your ship clears. After you collect your bags and exit the terminal, the driver meets you curbside, loads your cruise luggage, and heads north. The drive follows the Palmetto Expressway and SR-826 for most of the 26.9 miles into Miramar, then drops you at the hotel entrance — no transfers, no waiting for a shared van to fill. You pick the vehicle by group size: the black SUV handles up to 5 travelers, while the vans seat 6-9 or 10-14 with room for everyone’s bags. Booking is done in advance over WhatsApp, email, or the website, where you confirm your ship, terminal, sailing date, and passenger count. Reserve early for early-morning disembarkation days, when several ships release passengers within the same window.
Send your ship name, terminal, disembarkation date, and headcount through WhatsApp or the website, and we confirm the vehicle and a pickup window back to you. Arranging this before you sail means the car is scheduled and the driver assigned, so you step off the ship into a ride that is already planned rather than searching curbside for one.
A reserved private car waits only for your party — never shared with strangers. The fare is fixed when you book, so the number you agree to is the number you pay, with tolls, SunPass, and fuel already folded into the rate. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths the handoff after a long sailing. We track your ship’s arrival, so a late dock simply re-times your pickup at no extra cost instead of forcing a scramble. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot if you need to message family or check the hotel. Communication stays direct over WhatsApp from the moment you book through the morning you disembark, so there is one clear point of contact for your terminal, your bags, and any change to your timing.
Every booking is fully private. The SUV or van is held for your group alone — no other parties, no extra stops to pick up or drop off strangers. You leave the terminal and go straight to the Miramar hotel, which matters most on disembarkation mornings when you want to settle in rather than wait on a route that serves several households.
The ride covers 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and takes about 48 minutes in light traffic, stretching toward 58 minutes at peak. The bigger variable on a cruise day is the terminal itself: when three or more ships disembark in the same window, the roads leaving PortMiami back up before you ever reach the highway. Your driver builds that into the pickup timing and watches your ship’s posted arrival, so the clock starts when you are actually off the vessel and through customs — not at a guessed hour. Once moving, the corridor north toward Miramar is steady outside rush periods. Building a comfortable buffer into the day is wise if you have a fixed hotel check-in or an onward connection after your stay.
Yes. Cruise mornings concentrate thousands of departing passengers into a few hours, and the streets immediately around the terminals slow well before the open highway does. The drive time above reflects a normal flow once you clear the port; a heavy multi-ship morning can push the early portion of the trip longer, which is why we time pickups against your actual ship clearance.
The hotel sits in Miramar, a quiet Broward County city positioned between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, which makes it a practical base before or after a cruise. The surrounding area is largely suburban — corporate parks, shopping plazas, and easy highway access rather than a tourist strip — so it suits travelers who want a calm overnight near both metro areas without downtown noise. Miramar Regional Park and a string of dining options are a short drive away, and both Fort Lauderdale’s beaches and Miami’s attractions are reachable in well under an hour. For room types, amenities, and exact location details, see the Hilton Garden Inn Miramar Hotel Details or the property’s Miramar Hotel Information page.
Miramar works well as a low-key staging point. Its central spot in Broward County keeps you close to FLL-area conveniences and within easy reach of both Fort Lauderdale and Miami for a pre- or post-cruise day. Expect chain dining, retail, and parks nearby rather than nightlife — the appeal is rest, space, and quick onward access in any direction.
Pick the tier by how many people are traveling; each is a private vehicle held for your party only.
The rate covers the full private ride end to end. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so there is nothing to settle on the road. A bilingual driver handles the trip, and onboard WiFi is available through a mobile hotspot. Small pets are welcome with advance notice over WhatsApp, traveling in a pet carrier. Families get one child seat free for a child under 5; any additional child seat carries a small fee confirmed when you book. The curbside terminal meet — including a name sign if you request one in advance over WhatsApp — is part of the service at no extra charge.
Beyond the booked fare, the only add-ons are a second or further child seat past the first free one, and the after-hours pickup surcharge for trips outside daytime service. Everything tied to the drive itself — tolls, SunPass, and fuel — is already inside the quoted price, so there are no surprise road costs handed to you mid-trip.
Payment is split so you are not charged the whole amount up front.
You pay half when you reserve to lock the vehicle and the driver for your date, then settle the other half directly with the driver the day of the trip. This keeps the booking secured ahead of time while leaving the larger handoff for when the car actually arrives at your terminal.
Daytime service runs from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no added charge. Trips that begin outside that window carry a modest surcharge to cover off-hours driving, applied as follows.
Your pickup re-times for free. We track your ship’s arrival, so if the vessel docks behind schedule or customs runs slow, the driver simply adjusts to your actual clearance time at no extra cost. There is no need to re-book or scramble for another ride — your reserved car still waits for your group.
The driver meets you curbside right at your cruise terminal as you exit with your luggage. If you request it over WhatsApp in advance, the driver holds a name sign so your group spots the car quickly. Send your terminal and ship details when you book so the pickup point is set before you disembark.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. The driver times your arrival to when you clear the ship, then drives you straight to the Miramar hotel. Book ahead with your sailing date and terminal, especially for early mornings when several ships release passengers at once and curbside demand is highest.
Yes. One child seat is free for a child under 5, and any additional seat carries a small fee confirmed at booking. Tell us the number and ages of children when you reserve so the right seats are installed before pickup. Note your needs over WhatsApp so the vehicle is ready when you step off the ship.
There is room for cruise luggage in every tier — the SUV for smaller parties and the vans for larger ones. Share your group size when you book and we match a vehicle that carries your people and your bags together, so no one trails behind in a second car after a long sailing.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person — your whole group rides for the single flat price listed in the prices section above. Whether five travel in the SUV or fourteen fill the large van, the fare stays the same total, so a fuller group simply lowers the cost each person effectively pays.
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 ride for any transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel by sending your ship name, terminal, sailing date, group size, and any child-seat or pet needs. We confirm the vehicle, your pickup window, and the deposit, so the car is scheduled long before you disembark. Message us to hold your date.
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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.
On time. Nice ride. Quick pickup. Smooth ride.
Got us to the conference 20 min before the keynote. Saved it for next time.
Chegamos no evento 20 minutos antes.
Family reunion in Miami, our group, no calling around to find the car.
Solo traveller here, honest pricing, no surprises at the end.