From $460 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Casa Ybel Beach Resort in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Pricing is by vehicle, not by seat: a solo traveler and a full car pay the same flat one-way rate.
The driver monitors the flight and is at the arrivals level when you walk out, with the curbside meet-and-greet already covered by the fare. Travelers who want a name sign inside the terminal can add it for $20. Luggage is loaded by the driver and the ride runs private, door to door.
Casa Ybel Beach Resort sits on Sanibel, one of the barrier islands that curve off Florida’s southwest Gulf coast. This is a low-key stretch of shoreline, and the resort reflects it — the kind of beachfront place where, once you have your keys, the sand is often only a short walk away. Many guests unpack and head straight out toward the water, which is the whole point of coming this far south.
The islands set the tone. Sanibel and its neighbor Captiva are known for shelling — travelers come specifically to walk the beaches at low tide and see what the Gulf has left behind. Building here stays low and tree-lined rather than tall and packed, so the resorts blend into the greenery instead of towering over it. It is a quieter, slower corner of the state, closer to nature than to nightlife, and the pace shows the moment you cross onto the island.
There is plenty within easy reach once you are settled. The J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge draws birdwatchers and anyone curious about the islands’ protected wetlands, and the Sanibel Lighthouse marks the eastern tip. Bowman’s Beach and Blind Pass are both close by when you want a different stretch of shore for the day. Questions about rooms, dining, and on-site amenities belong to Casa Ybel Beach Resort’s own official page — our side of the trip is getting you there. What we can promise is a private ride that ends right at the door, so the island part of your stay starts the moment the wheels stop.
The ride is door-to-door from the moment you land at Miami International Airport. After you clear arrivals, your driver is waiting curbside and helps load your bags before you head out — no line, no app. The route runs up the coast via I-75, roughly 162 miles to Sanibel, or somewhere around 162 to 172 minutes depending on traffic, which is the one thing that shifts the clock.
Because this is a longer haul, having the whole vehicle to yourself matters — your luggage rides with you, the climate control is yours, and the driver can plan a rest stop if your group wants one. If your flight lands early or late, the pickup moves to match your real arrival time, so a delay in the air does not become a scramble on the ground. You reserve once, and the same car sees you all the way to Casa Ybel Beach Resort.
One vehicle, one party, one fixed price: nobody else boards, the route runs straight to the door, and the driver handles the bags at both ends. It is the simplest way to start or end a trip without lines, apps or surprises.
A 50% deposit reserves the ride online; the balance is paid to the driver on the day, cash or card. The fare is one way and per vehicle, so what you see above is the full price for the trip.
Yes, outside 7 AM to 9 PM the SUV adds $20 inside Miami-Dade or Broward and $50 beyond those counties. Child seats can be added for $20, and stops on the way cost $45 per 30 minutes.
Black SUV for up to 5 passengers, van for 6 to 9, van for 10 to 14: the choice is made from your passenger and luggage numbers so nobody rides squeezed.
Yes for the details: add a passenger, a child seat or a note up to 12 hours before the pickup time. No for the date, which stays as booked.
Reach us on WhatsApp at wa.me/17866828748 or by phone at 786-682-8748; send the date, passengers and luggage and the reservation is confirmed the same day.
Reserving a few days ahead is ideal, and in peak season (holidays, spring break, big cruise weekends) a week or more keeps your first-choice vehicle available. Requests inside 24 hours are welcome but depend on availability, and those bookings are non-refundable once confirmed.
We run on reservations rather than on-demand pickups. A same-day request may still work if a driver is free: message us on WhatsApp with the pickup time and we will confirm quickly. Keep in mind that a ride booked within 24 hours of pickup cannot be refunded.
No. A 50% deposit holds the vehicle when you book online, and the other half goes to your driver on the day of the ride, in cash or by card. If you prefer to settle everything at once, choose Pay in full at checkout.
Yes. After the deposit, the remaining half is paid directly to your driver when the ride is done, cash or card, whichever you prefer. There is nothing else to pay unless you added an extra service.
Cancellations are free up to 24 hours before the pickup. Inside that 24-hour window the ride is non-refundable, and no-shows are treated the same way. Booking details such as an extra passenger or a child seat can still be updated until 12 hours before pickup.
The pickup time and other details can be adjusted until 12 hours before the ride, subject to driver availability; write to us as soon as your plans change. The travel date itself is fixed once booked, so double-check it before you confirm.
Payments run through Stripe over an encrypted checkout; we never see your card number. Card payments carry a 3% processing fee that is shown before you pay. Zelle is also accepted for the deposit with no fee: ask us on WhatsApp.
Not at all. Travelers reserve from all over the world, international cards are accepted at checkout, and we answer on WhatsApp and email in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Yes. Give us the flight number when you book and your driver tracks it in real time, so the pickup follows the actual landing rather than the scheduled one, at no extra cost.
Message us the moment you know. We reschedule around the new arrival whenever a driver is available; because that counts as a change to the booking, the cancellation terms above still apply if the ride cannot be rebooked.
Your driver meets you at the MIA arrivals level at the curb, and that meet-and-greet is included in the fare. If you would rather be greeted inside the terminal with a name sign, add the name-sign welcome for $20 when you book.
You receive the meeting instructions in advance, and the driver contacts you the day before the ride to confirm every detail. On landing, head to the agreed curb; connect to the airport Wi-Fi and message us on WhatsApp if anything is unclear.
The day before the ride we send the driver’s name and phone number, and the vehicle details you need to spot the car. Vehicle photos on the site show the category booked; the exact model can vary.
Call or WhatsApp us at +1 (786) 682-8748 and we connect you right away. The pickup is always coordinated at the confirmed spot, and the courtesy waiting time keeps running from your landing or your scheduled pickup.
At the airport we wait up to 60 minutes after landing on domestic flights and up to 2 hours on international arrivals; at hotels, homes and the cruise port the courtesy wait is 15 minutes. Beyond that, waiting is billed like an extra stop, $45 per 30 minutes.
The distance and the usual driving time for this exact route are listed on this page. Real timing depends on traffic and the hour, which is why the driver plans the pickup around your actual landing or ship arrival rather than a fixed clock time.
Yes. Your driver loads and unloads every bag at the curb. Drivers do not go inside the hotel or terminal to collect luggage, so have it with you at the meeting point.
Each passenger can bring one large suitcase plus one carry-on. The black SUV carries up to 5 passengers as long as passengers plus large suitcases total 10 or fewer; larger groups or extra bags move to a van. Surfboards, bikes or many extra cases need a custom setup, so tell us before booking.
Yes. Add them when you book: a child seat for babies and toddlers up to about 3 years, or a booster for ages 3 to 5. Each seat is $20 and is fitted before the driver leaves for the pickup.
Planned stops are fine when you add them at booking, priced at $45 per 30 minutes with a 30-minute minimum, then $1.50 per extra minute. Unplanned detours on the day are not part of the fare.
Never. Every transfer is private: the vehicle carries only your group, door to door, with no other pickups and no waiting for strangers.
A black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a van for 6 to 9 and a larger van for 10 to 14. The fare table on this page shows the price for each. For groups above 14 we arrange several vehicles or a minibus on a custom quote.
No. We pick up and drop off at Miami International Airport, PortMiami and the other cruise terminals, hotels, private homes, offices and event venues across South Florida and beyond.
Yes. Wedding parties, corporate groups and private events get a tailored quote with the right mix of vehicles; message us with the date, head count and schedule.
Between 9 PM and 7 AM the black SUV adds a night fee of $20 inside Miami-Dade and Broward and $50 farther out. The fee is shown in the quote before you book, and daytime rides carry no surcharge.
The fare shown is for the exact route named on this page. For a different pickup or drop-off address, use the ride search on this site: it prices the real road distance instantly and lets you book on the spot.
The fare includes the driver, fuel and tolls, with no hidden fees. Only optional items add to it: the 3% card fee, a name-sign welcome, child seats, extra stops or the night fee, each shown in the quote before you pay. Tipping is at your discretion.
We weren’t going to juggle luggage and kids in a taxi line, so we set up a private car from the airport to Casa Ybel Beach Resort. The ride to Casa Ybel Beach Resort was easy and door-to-door. No taxi line, no rideshare surge — we just walked out and the car was ready.
Con los pequeños, reservar el traslado a Casa Ybel Beach Resort significó nada de correr al aterrizar. Nuestro vuelo llegó tarde y el conductor seguía ahí esperando — sin cargo extra, nada que resolver.
With the little ones, pre-booking the airport transfer to Casa Ybel Beach Resort meant no scramble when we landed. Booking was simple, we got the pickup details in writing, and everything went exactly as planned.
After a long flight, the last thing we wanted was to hunt for a car — really glad we booked the transfer to Casa Ybel Beach Resort.
Vinimos a Florida de luna de miel y empezar el viaje con una recogida privada fue la decisión correcta. El conductor nos dejó directo en Casa Ybel Beach Resort.