From $110 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites 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 is outside the PortMiami terminal when you come through, plans around the ship’s real arrival time, and loads the bags. The curbside greeting is covered by the fare and the Meet & Greet at the terminal is offered for $40. Then it is one private vehicle straight to the destination.
Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites puts you in Coral Gables, one of the most distinctive corners of the Miami region. The city is known for its boulevards lined with banyan trees and its Spanish-style architecture, a setting that feels calm and residential even though the energy of Greater Miami sits just beyond it. Arriving here after a cruise means trading the crowds of the terminal for streets that were designed to be walked and admired.
The hotel sits within easy reach of the landmarks that offer Coral Gables its character. Miracle Mile, with its lineup of restaurants and storefronts, is the social heart of the district, and the historic Biltmore Hotel anchors the region with its towered silhouette. Guests staying here frequently use the property as a home base for exploring the neighborhood at their own pace, whether that means a leisurely dinner along Miracle Mile or an afternoon taking in the local architecture.
Nature is close by as well. The Venetian Pool, carved from a former coral quarry, and the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden are both part of what draws people to this part of Coral Gables. For specifics on rooms, parking, and check-in, the property itself is the top source, since those details are set and updated by the hotel directly. What we handle is getting you to the front of it directly, so the first thing on your list after a long voyage is merely settling in.
The journey runs about 20.5 miles from Port of Miami to Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites, taking roughly 32 to 46 minutes depending on the hour. Your chauffeur takes SR-836 and Florida’s Turnpike Thru Lanes, keeping the route to a single direct leg rather than a series of stops. Because the fare is fixed at booking, the length of the drive never changes what you pay, even on a hectic port morning.
Everything happens door to door. The driver meets your group right at the terminal your cruise line uses on Dodge Island, organized by message as you come off the ship, and loads your luggage at the curb so you never wrestle bags on your own. From there it is one continuous ride to the hotel, with the vehicle reserved for your party alone. The pickup is timed to your actual disembarkation, so a slow walk through customs does not cost you the car.
From the Port of Miami, plan on about 35 minutes and 22.4 miles to reach Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites in Miami via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Florida’s Turnpike. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van, $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 22.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $110 |
| Drop-off address | 8560 SW 124th Ave, Miami |
| Drive time | 35 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $170 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Florida’s Turnpike |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites | $110 / $170 / $200 |
The return covers the same 22.4 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the hotel (8560 SW 124th Ave), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 35 minutes. From Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites the Black SUV costs $110, the Van $170 and the Van XL $200. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The 22.4 miles from the Port of Miami to Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites take about 35 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Florida’s Turnpike. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL.
Book the time you expect to walk out of the terminal with your bags, not the docking time. The waiting rules for slow disembarkation days are on the FAQ page linked below. The drive to Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites then takes about 35 minutes.
At the curb outside your own cruise terminal (the terminals are listed below). Before the pickup you get the driver’s name, car and plate; when you are outside with your bags, message us and the car pulls up for the ride to Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites.
In the Black SUV ($110 to Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($170) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($200) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
Yes. The return from Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites to the Port of Miami costs $110 in the Black SUV, $170 in the Van and $200 in the Van XL. Allow about 35 minutes for the drive, plus a margin, before your boarding time; the return section above has the booking link.
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Servicio impecable. probamos Uber a la ida, esto fue la mejor decisión.
No waiting around, no extra charges, no surprises.
So glad I pre-booked — clean car, great driver, zero stress at the terminal, right to the door. For a stress-free way to get from the ship to Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites, it was well worth it.
Our group came off the ship together and arranged one private van from the cruise terminal to Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites. The last thing you want after a week at sea is a ride that falls through, and this was rock solid.
Nuestro grupo bajamos del barco juntos y reservamos una van privada del puerto a Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites. Había espacio de sobra para todo el grupo y todo el equipaje del crucero en una sola van hasta Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites.