A private transfer to or from Port of Miami and the Betsy Hotel takes about 15 to 25 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, with a bilingual driver and a flat rate from $80 per vehicle. The Betsy Hotel sits on Ocean Drive in South Beach, a short hop across the MacArthur Causeway from the cruise terminals.
The price is per vehicle and locked the moment you book — pick the size that fits your party.
The simplest way is a private door-to-door transfer booked before your sailing. Reserve a black SUV if your group is five or fewer, a van for six to nine, or a larger van for ten to fourteen — every vehicle has plenty of room for cruise luggage. After you clear the terminal, your driver is already waiting curbside and can hold a name sign if you request one over WhatsApp in advance. There is no taxi line to join and no app to refresh. You walk out, load your bags, and ride straight to the lobby on Ocean Drive. Booking ahead also means the fare is settled and the pickup is coordinated to your ship, so a busy disembarkation morning never turns into a scramble for a car at the curb.
Every option below is a fully private vehicle reserved for your party alone — no strangers, no shared seats.
Tell us your headcount when you book and we match the right class to your group, with comfortable space for everyone’s bags from the cruise.
The ride runs about 15 to 25 minutes under normal conditions. With light, off-peak traffic the trip lands near the 15-minute mark; during rush hour or a heavy debarkation morning it can edge toward 25. The drive leaves the port, joins the MacArthur Causeway, and arrives at Ocean Drive — a genuinely short crossing between the terminals and Miami Beach. Because the fare is fixed per vehicle, a slower stretch of traffic never changes what you pay; the meter is set before you board. If you are catching a flight or a dinner reservation after disembarking, give your driver the time you need to be there and the pickup is planned backward from it, leaving a sensible cushion for the causeway and Ocean Drive’s slower beachfront blocks.
The Betsy Hotel stands directly on Ocean Drive in the heart of South Beach, set within the Art Deco district that defines Miami Beach. Guests step out to the sand, the ocean-front promenade, and the pastel facades the area is famous for, with Lincoln Road’s shops and the restaurants of Collins Avenue a short walk away. The hotel itself is a literary and arts landmark, known for its rooftop and cultural programming. For rooms, rates, and current happenings see the The Betsy Hotel official site, and for things to do nearby browse this South Beach visitor guide. After a cruise, having a private car drop you at the door means you reach the beach with bags in hand and zero hassle.
We sell coordination and certainty. The fare is a flat rate locked at booking — what you agree to is what you pay, with no surge pricing whatever the demand. Your driver is bilingual, speaking English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which smooths out plans the moment you land. The vehicle is reserved for your party alone, so there is no shared ride and no extra stops on the way to Ocean Drive. You also have a direct WhatsApp line to confirm pickup details, request a name sign, or note a small change before trip day. For cruise passengers stepping off a ship with luggage and a schedule, that combination — a known car, a known driver, and a known price — turns the most chaotic part of the day into the easiest one.
The flat rate covers the whole vehicle, your driver, and the drive itself. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so nothing is added en route. Each car carries onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot, handy for sending an arrival text or pulling up your hotel confirmation. The first child seat is free for a child under five — request it when you book. Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, travelling in a pet carrier. There is no per-person charge layered on top; the figure shown in the price list is the complete cost for that vehicle class.
Each additional child seat beyond the first one carries an extra fee, confirmed at the time of booking. Anything outside the point-to-point ride — gratuities, food, or hotel charges — sits outside the fare as well. Late-night pickups outside daytime hours add a surcharge, detailed in its own section below.
Payment is split and simple. You can settle through Venmo, Zelle, or a secure link sent over WhatsApp or generated on the website. A round trip is priced as exactly double the one-way fare, so booking your return at the same time is straightforward and predictable. To confirm a reservation you pay a 50% deposit upfront; the remaining 50% goes directly to the driver on the day of the trip. There is no hidden processing tacked on at the end — the per-vehicle figure you saw in the price list is what the two payments add up to. Lock in both legs before your cruise and your arrival and your return-to-port transfer are handled in one booking, with the same fixed rate protected against any traffic or demand swings on the day.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM with no extra charge. Trips that fall outside that window carry a small surcharge that depends on the vehicle.
A few questions come up again and again from travellers planning the leg between the terminals and the beach. The short answers below cover the ones we hear most from arriving and departing cruise guests.
Your pickup is timed to your actual disembarkation, not a fixed clock. Drivers follow terminal updates, so if the ship clears late the car is re-timed to meet you when you genuinely walk out — at no extra cost and with no need to re-book. Just share your ship and sailing when you reserve.
Your driver waits curbside at your cruise terminal as you exit, in the designated pickup area for arriving passengers. Request a name sign over WhatsApp beforehand and they will hold it so you spot them quickly. You load your bags right there and ride straight to Ocean Drive — no taxi queue.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. Book in advance with your ship name and the morning you get off, and the driver plans around the terminal’s debark flow. Mornings with several ships in port run busier, so reserving early keeps a vehicle locked in for your exact time.
The fare is per vehicle, never per person. The whole group rides for the single flat price shown in the price list above, whether you fill the SUV or the larger van. Add passengers up to the vehicle’s capacity and the cost does not change — only the class you choose does.
The first child seat is free for a child under five — note it when you book so the driver fits it before pickup. Any additional child seats beyond that first one carry an extra fee, confirmed at booking. Tell us the ages and number of children and the right seats are ready in the car.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp, travelling inside a pet carrier for the trip. Let us know when you book so the driver expects them. This keeps the vehicle comfortable for everyone and means there is no surprise at the curb when you and your pet step off the ship.
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.
Lock in your private ride to or from the Betsy Hotel before you sail. Send your ship name, sailing date, group size, and whether you want one-way or round-trip, and we will confirm the vehicle and your pickup details. Message us on WhatsApp for the fastest reply and to arrange a name sign at the terminal.
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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.
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Demais. a parte mais fácil do dia inteiro de viagem. sem pedágio surpresa, sem empurrar nada, só a corrida. Tudo certo no geral. Pro meu grupo de 6.
Viajando com amigos, o grupo inteiro, cabine confortável, tudo limpinho. mesmo com trânsito a rota fez sentido. Recomendo sem pensar duas vezes.
Mejor imposible. se portó como un caballero. el wifi funcionó, los chicos se entretuvieron en el camino. Sin observaciones.