From $600 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Budget Inn-East in a chauffeured SUV or van.
These are fixed one-way fares for the whole car or van, tolls and fuel included, so the total is known before anyone gets in.
Book with the ship’s name and the date, and the driver handles the rest at PortMiami: waiting at the correct terminal, helping with the suitcases, and leaving the port without a queue. The curbside greeting costs nothing extra; the Meet & Greet at the terminal with a name sign adds $40.
Budget Inn-East is a straightforward, no-frills roadside stay in Kissimmee, set at 307 East Vine Street, ZIP 34744. It sits in the heart of Central Florida’s long-standing value-lodging belt, the part of Kissimmee that traveling families have leaned on for years as an budget-friendly landing spot within short reach of the theme parks. If you desire a simple base that keeps the journey’s budget in check and leaves your money for the attractions, this is the kind of address that does the job.
The stay sits close to US-192, also known as Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, the long commercial artery that threads through Kissimmee and carries much of the region’s dining, shopping, and lodging. Old Town Kissimmee, the retro strip of shops, rides, and its carnival-style attractions, is within simple reach, and it gives you an evening out that does not need a park ticket. The Walt Disney World gates sit only a short drive to the west, which is the whole reason this corner of Kissimmee has stayed so popular with visitors for so long.
Beyond the highway there is a quieter, more natural side to the region. Lake Tohopekaliga, the broad lake locals merely call Lake Toho, lies neighboring and pulls in anglers and airboat tours across its open water. Gatorland, the long-running gator park just up the road, is also close at hand for a dose of old-school Florida. Put together, it makes Budget Inn-East a practical place to sleep between park days, with the big attractions a short hop away and low-key local sights only minutes from the door.
Your ride runs door to door, from your ship’s terminal at the Port of Miami straight to the entrance of Budget Inn-East. Once your group clears the cruise hall, the driver meets you at the curb, loads every bag into the vehicle, and you settle in for one continuous run with no transfers and no shared stops. The car is yours alone for the journey, so the only pace that matters is your own.
From the Port of Miami, the route follows Florida’s Turnpike north for roughly 217 miles, a drive of about 218 to 226 minutes depending on the hour and the traffic. It is a genuine road journey, which is exactly where a private vehicle earns its place, with room to stretch, your own climate control, and a stop only when you ask for one. The driver handles the road while you watch Florida go by.
Budget Inn-East in Kissimmee is 217.2 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 3 hours 37 minutes without heavy traffic via Florida’s Turnpike. The fare is per vehicle: $600 for the Black SUV, $850 for the Van and $1050 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 217.2 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $600 |
| Drop-off address | 307 E Vine St, Kissimmee |
| Drive time | 3 hours 37 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $850 |
| Main roads | Florida’s Turnpike |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $1050 |
| Back from Budget Inn-East | $600 / $850 / $1050 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the inn (307 E Vine St) and drives the 217.2 miles to your cruise terminal at PortMiami in about 3 hours 37 minutes. The return fare is $600 for the Black SUV, $850 for the Van and $1050 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with Budget Inn-East as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
The 217.2 miles from the Port of Miami to Budget Inn-East take about 3 hours 37 minutes without heavy traffic via Florida’s Turnpike. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $600 for the Black SUV, $850 for the Van and $1050 for the Van XL.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, Budget Inn-East is 217.2 miles away, about 3 hours 37 minutes in light traffic.
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 Budget Inn-East.
In the Black SUV ($600 to Budget Inn-East) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($850) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($1050) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
We do. The driver picks you up at Budget Inn-East and takes you to your cruise terminal for $600 (Black SUV), $850 (Van) or $1050 (Van XL). Plan on about 3 hours 37 minutes for the 217.2 miles, more at rush hour.
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Todos juntos, un viaje largo terminó con un trayecto tranquilo al hotel. el baúl entró cuatro maletas grandes más las de mano. Todo bien en general.
My partner and I came down the gangway at PortMiami and a private car was waiting at the terminal curb to take us to Budget Inn-East. Booking was simple, we got clear pickup details, and everything lined up perfectly.
I didn’t want to gamble on a ride the morning I got off the ship, so I reserved a private car from the terminal to Budget Inn-East.
After our cruise, my husband and I weren’t going to gamble on a ride at the terminal, so we arranged a private car to Budget Inn-East. We were dropped straight at the door of Budget Inn-East, not down the block.
Los dos coordinamos un traslado privado para después del crucero y así no lidiar con el gentío del puerto camino a Budget Inn-East. Había una ventana de cortesía desde la hora acordada, así que nunca tuvimos que apurarme para juntar las maletas. El auto estaba fresco y cómodo, con el aire perfecto tras el barco.