A private hourly chauffeur takes your group from Bal Harbour to El Gran Combo at Watsco Center on Friday, November 27, 2026, in a Black SUV XL at a flat rate from $100 per hour, with a 5-hour minimum. Your driver collects you at any address in Bal Harbour, stays with the group through the 7:00 PM show, and brings everyone home after the last encore.
Rates are set per vehicle and per hour, with a minimum booking of five hours.
Each figure covers the vehicle and its chauffeur for one hour, whichever tier carries your group. A concert evening from Bal Harbour usually runs beyond the opening block once dinner, the drive south, the show itself, and the ride home are strung together, so many groups plan a longer night from the start. Pricing is per vehicle rather than per person, which means a full Sprinter of friends or cousins shares one hourly figure across every seat. Choose the tier that matches your headcount, and the rest of this page walks through exactly what that hourly figure covers.
You reserve one vehicle and one chauffeur for a block of hours, and you set the plan.
Start by choosing the tier that fits your group, then tell us where the evening begins. Our chauffeurs pick up at any Miami address, whether that’s a hotel, a PortMiami cruise terminal, Miami International Airport, or a private home. The exact pickup spot is agreed when you book, so a cruise-day arrival can head straight toward the concert. The first five hours form your booked block. After that, every additional hour is simply added at the same per-hour rate for your vehicle, with no new fare to negotiate, and those extra hours are settled after the night wraps up. That means you can linger over dessert, stay for the final encore, or add a late stop without watching the clock. Inside the block, your chauffeur stays with the group, you decide the stops, the order, and the pace, and the evening adjusts as it unfolds.
A typical evening fills it quickly: a late-afternoon pickup in Bal Harbour, an early dinner, the drive to Coral Gables, the full concert, and the ride back north. Big salsa shows tend to run late and nobody wants to leave before the last song, so many groups extend on the day with a quick word to the chauffeur.
A private chauffeur gives your group a premium service built entirely around your night.
The vehicle is reserved for your party alone and never shared with strangers, so the ride from the lobby to the show feels like part of the evening rather than a chore. Your rate is flat and locked when you book, with no surge on a holiday-weekend Friday and no change for traffic or rain. One dedicated chauffeur handles the whole block, through the concert and the ride home, so you see the same familiar face from the first pickup to the final drop-off. Every driver speaks English and Spanish, which helps on a night when half the car may be singing along in Spanish. You also message your driver directly on WhatsApp, so regrouping after a packed arena is far simpler. That combination is what we mean by a better experience: calmer logistics, a clean premium vehicle, and the freedom to enjoy the music without thinking about the drive.
Daytime hours run from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with no surcharge. The night fee depends only on the pickup time: for pickups between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM the SUV adds $50 (vans +10% of the hourly total), once per booking.
On an SUV, the surcharge is one amount per trip rather than an hourly add-on, so staying for the final encore does not multiply it. On a Sprinter, it is a share of the trip value, which keeps it in proportion to the size of the booking. Either way, you know the amount from the moment you confirm, and nothing new appears at the curb. The early part of a typical concert night, from the Bal Harbour pickup through dinner and the drive across town, falls inside daytime hours. We can walk you through how your evening’s timing lines up with the surcharge window when you book.
It is a big-band Puerto Rican salsa concert on the Friday after Thanksgiving.
El Gran Combo is one of the most celebrated salsa orchestras in the world. Its horn section and decades of dance-floor standards turn an arena into a ballroom. The show takes place at Watsco Center, the arena on the University of Miami campus in Coral Gables, with a 7:00 PM start on Friday, November 27, 2026. That is the night after Thanksgiving, when families and old friends are already together and looking for an evening out. Expect a crowd that spans generations: grandparents who grew up on these songs, parents who danced to them at family parties, and younger fans hearing the classics live for the first time. Many dress up and come ready to dance. Ticket details and updates are on the official El Gran Combo event page. With a festive, multigenerational group like this, one private vehicle works well because everyone arrives together and leaves together.
The Friday after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest shopping days of the year, so roads near the big malls and along the main north-south routes tend to be busier than on an ordinary Friday. Visiting relatives and holiday dinners add to the evening rush, which is one more reason to hand the driving to a chauffeur and enjoy the ride.
Your chauffeur drives south from Bal Harbour to Coral Gables on the fastest route that night.
From the Collins Avenue corridor, there are two usual options. One heads west over the Broad Causeway through Bay Harbor Islands toward Biscayne Boulevard and Interstate 95. The other runs south along Collins through Miami Beach and crosses the bay on the Julia Tuttle Causeway. Both routes meet I-95 southbound, which flows into US-1 past Brickell and Coconut Grove before the turn toward the campus. It is a real cross-town drive, and on a holiday Friday evening it typically takes longer than a quick map check suggests, so allow a generous buffer. Your chauffeur watches live traffic and picks the clearer route on the night. On campus, the final approach follows whatever event routing is in place that night. Riding in the back, the group can talk through the setlist instead of the directions.
Leave Bal Harbour in the late afternoon for a relaxed arrival before the 7:00 PM start. That cushion absorbs holiday-weekend traffic and gives the group time to find seats before the first song. If dinner is part of the plan, start earlier still. We suggest a departure time when you book.
Your chauffeur drops the group as close to the venue as access allows, using whichever drop-off area is open to cars that night. You step out near the entrance instead of circling for parking. That drop-off point, or another spot nearby, becomes the agreed pickup for the ride home.
Yes. Waiting is built into the hourly booking, so your chauffeur stays in the area for the entire concert. There is nothing to re-book and no second fare. When the last song ends, send a WhatsApp message and walk to the agreed pickup point, and the same vehicle takes everyone back to Bal Harbour.
Your chauffeur meets you at any address in Bal Harbour, agreed when you book.
Most evenings start at a hotel entrance along Collins Avenue. The St. Regis Bal Harbour and The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour both have arrival drives where the vehicle can pull up and load the group comfortably. Guests at the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, just south in Surfside, are a short hop away. Many riders also stay in the oceanfront condominium towers or on the quiet residential streets west of Collins, and the chauffeur meets them at whichever lobby or front door they name. If you are browsing Bal Harbour Shops beforehand, the pickup can happen at the shopping center’s main entrance instead. Send the building name, the exact spot, and any front-desk notes in your WhatsApp message, and the vehicle arrives at the agreed time, clean, cool, and ready for the night.
Yes. Because you set the stops, the chauffeur can collect one couple at a hotel lobby, another at an oceanfront condo, and a third in Surfside before heading south. Build those stops into the plan when you book so the departure still leaves a comfortable cushion before the show starts.
Bal Harbour Shops and the nearby oceanfront hotels have several well-known spots for dinner before the concert.
Bal Harbour Shops is the natural place to gather. Carpaccio has long been a favorite for Italian dinners with family, Makoto serves polished Japanese plates, and Le Zoo brings a French brasserie feel to the open-air walkways. Just south in Surfside, The Surf Club Restaurant at the Four Seasons suits a more formal celebration. Groups who want a Latin warm-up can stop in Little Havana on the way south, or choose a restaurant along Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, close to the arena, for a lighter meal before the doors open. The car moves with you from dinner to the concert, so nobody has to find parking twice. These are ideas, not reservations: book your own table, and we plan the evening’s timing around it. With dinner in the plan, start the pickup earlier so the meal never feels rushed.
Yes. Dinner and the concert fit easily inside one hourly booking. The chauffeur collects you in Bal Harbour, waits while you eat, drives the group to Coral Gables, and handles the ride home afterward. If the meal or the encores run long, you can add hours on the day without renegotiating anything.
You pay the full fare when you book, using card or Apple Pay through the secure checkout on the site, or a Stripe payment link we send you.
Fuel, tolls, and parking are all included in the hourly rate for every tier.
That means the causeway and highway tolls on the way to Coral Gables, the fuel for the whole evening, and the cost of parking near the arena during the concert are already covered, with nothing added at the end. The chauffeur’s time between stops is part of the booking too, whether that means a dinner in Bal Harbour or the full length of the show. A brief comfort stop for a restroom, a snack, or a stretch is easy to arrange. Just ask, and the rate stays the same. Two items can add to the final total: the after-hours surcharge for trips outside daytime hours, and any extra hours you choose to add beyond your booked block. Both are explained on this page, so you know the total for your night from the first message.
Four private tiers cover everything from a couple’s night out to a full family reunion.
Every tier comes with its own chauffeur and stays reserved for your party alone. When a group falls between two sizes, the larger vehicle usually makes the ride home more comfortable, since nobody wants to squeeze in after a night of dancing. If you plan to bring something bulky, such as a banner or a big gift, tell us in advance so we can confirm the space.
Yes. For larger groups, a private Sprinter van with its own chauffeur covers the trip.
People searching for a private shuttle to the concert usually want one vehicle that carries the whole party at once, and that is exactly what this booking delivers. You get a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reserved for your group alone, with no other passengers, no fixed timetable, and no stops you did not choose. It leaves Bal Harbour when you are ready, follows your plan for dinner, and heads home on your schedule. For smaller parties, a Black SUV XL or Platinum SUV gives the same private experience in a more intimate cabin. Every choice is booked by the hour, so a long concert night never turns into a string of separate rides. The questions below cover the practical details guests ask about most: how far the service travels, pets, and booking close to the date.
Our hourly chauffeurs stay local and on call around the city. We cover Miami, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, Brickell, Coral Gables, Doral, Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne, Wynwood, Little Havana, and the Miami International Airport area, plus nearby areas up toward Fort Lauderdale, Bal Harbour included. Farther trips to places such as Naples, Orlando, or West Palm Beach fall outside this hourly service.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
Your slot is locked in and held just for you. When a booking falls within the next 24 hours, a driver and vehicle are already set aside for you. The night then runs exactly as agreed, because on such short notice we can’t guarantee a date change or a refund. You can always add more hours on the day.
Yes. You set the stops, so a nightcap in Coconut Grove or a late bite in Brickell fits easily on the way back to Bal Harbour. Both neighborhoods sit along the general route home from Coral Gables. Just tell your chauffeur when the show lets out, and the evening keeps going on your terms.
Reserving one premium service by the hour is a different thing from opening an app every time you move. You hold a single vehicle and a single bilingual chauffeur for the whole block, the price is fixed before you start, and the car simply waits while you eat, shop, or take photos — no re-requesting, no surge, no stranger learning where you are headed each time.
| By the hour with us | App rides (Uber / Lyft) |
|---|---|
| One flat hourly rate, locked before you start | A fresh fare every ride, surging 1.5×–4× at peak |
| The same vehicle and driver stay with you all day | A different car and a stranger at every pickup |
| Your driver waits between each stop — nothing to re-book | Re-request and wait at the curb after each stop |
| A vetted, professional bilingual chauffeur | Whoever happens to accept the ping |
Across a full day of stops, one reserved chauffeur usually lands below a string of Uber Black or Lyft Lux surges — and it stays a calmer, more premium service from the first pickup to the last drop-off.
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.
Yes. Send one WhatsApp message and we confirm your chauffeur for the night.
Include your group size, a rough pickup time in Bal Harbour, and the stops on your wish list, such as a dinner reservation, a second pickup in Surfside, or a nightcap on the way home. We will factor it into the vehicle choice. We reply with the right vehicle tier, the hours your plan needs, and the payment details, so your date is secured in a single conversation. November 27 falls on a holiday weekend when families across Miami create plans together, so booking early gives your group the widest choice of vehicles. After that, every question about the night goes to the same WhatsApp thread, and the only thing left to plan is which classic you hope the band opens with.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748
We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance, and online bookings need at least 12 hours’ notice. 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: online bookings need at least 12 hours’ notice. For anything sooner, message us on WhatsApp and we will check availability — same-day service is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
You pay the full fare when you book, by card or Apple Pay through the secure checkout on the site, or a Stripe payment link we send on WhatsApp. The same applies to every pickup area and to hourly chauffeur bookings.
No. The full fare is paid in advance by card or Apple Pay, through the secure checkout on the site or a Stripe payment link we send on WhatsApp; online payments carry a 4% processing fee.
No. In addition to the airport, we also serve hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private addresses.
We work with a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a van for 6 to 9 passengers and a larger van for 10 to 14.
Yes. We serve weddings, corporate conferences, VIP events, and other special occasions — as a direct ride to the venue, or with the chauffeur staying with you for the whole celebration on our hourly service (5-hour minimum). Contact us with the date, head count and schedule and we will set it up.
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, add the Meet & Greet for US$ 40 when you book — available for airport pickups only.
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.
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.
Two hours is the free wait for international flights. When your free waiting time ends, extra waiting is not automatic: your driver may text you an offer to keep waiting, but is not required to. If the offer is sent, the driver waits up to 10 minutes for your reply; if you don’t accept in that time, the driver may leave. If no offer is sent, the driver may leave once your free waiting time is over.
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.
We’re sorry — pets are not accepted on any of our services. Certified service animals are welcome: please tell us in advance and we’ll assign a van for the ride.
We ask that you don’t eat during the trip. Only water in sealed bottles is allowed on board.
With by-the-hour service, stops are included: the vehicle is yours for the hours you book.
Yes. The pickup time and other details (an extra passenger) can be changed until 24 hours before the ride, depending on availability. Within 24 hours of the ride there are no changes and no refunds — message us on WhatsApp and we’ll see what we can do. The travel date itself is fixed once booked.
No hidden fees: the quoted price includes the driver, fuel and tolls. Only optional extras add to it — the night-hours fee shown in your quote before you book, the optional Meet & Greet at Miami International Airport and the 4% processing fee on card payments made through the payment link. Driver gratuity is optional and at your discretion; it’s always welcome.
You get a full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. Within 24 hours of the ride, the booking is non-refundable.
Note: any refund claim — including a driver no-show or another service issue — must reach us within 30 days of your scheduled pickup. Requests made more than a month after the ride date are no longer eligible for review or refund.
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