From $145 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Budget Inn 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 desire the Meet & Greet, a name sign inside the terminal, can add it for $40. Luggage is loaded by the driver and the ride runs private, door to door.
Budget Inn is exactly what the name promises — a straightforward, wallet-welcoming place to stay in the Fort Lauderdale area, built for travelers who would rather spend on the trip than the room. It keeps things simple: a clean base to sleep, shower, and set out from, without the extras or the price tag of a resort. For anyone landing at MIA and heading north into Broward County, it is an easy, no-fuss address to point a driver toward.
The location is the real draw. Budget Inn sits close to the water, so a stay here often starts within reach of the sand. You can drop your bags, change, and be at the beach in short order rather than planning a separate outing to get there. The surrounding stretch of coastline is lined with broad public beaches, one of them Blue-Wave certified for its clean water and well-kept shoreline.
There is more than sand nearby. Fishing piers reach out over the Atlantic for anyone who wants to cast a line or simply walk out over the surf, and an open-air amphitheater hosts concerts and events through the season. For a quieter afternoon, a nearby park offers green space, peaceful water, and room to slow down away from the coast. It adds up to a practical base: budget lodging with the beach, the piers, and easy green space all within reach, and a short private ride from the airport to get you there.
Your ride from Miami International Airport to Budget Inn is a single private leg, booked ahead so the vehicle is reserved for your group alone. The driver follows your flight and is at the arrivals curb as you come out, ready to assist with the bags. There is no queue to join and no scramble to locate the car — it is already there, waiting on your actual landing time.
From the curb it runs north along Florida’s Turnpike, luggage loaded, straight to the door of Budget Inn. The driver knows the fastest way and adjusts if traffic shifts, so you can settle in for the trip. The flat, per-vehicle fare already covers tolls, SunPass, and fuel, and an early or late arrival is handled on our side without a new booking or an added charge.
Booking takes the full fare up front, paid online. There are no seat fees and no add-ons unless you request them.
The ride from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Budget Inn covers 34.7 miles and takes about 56 minutes in light traffic via I-95. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $145, Van $290, Van XL $350. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 34.7 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $145 |
| Drop-off address | 2731 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale |
| Drive time | 56 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from Budget Inn | $145 / $290 / $350 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the inn (2731 N Federal Hwy) and takes you to the departures curb at MIA, 34.7 miles away, in about 56 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Budget Inn are $145 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) and $350 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Plan on about 56 minutes for the 34.7 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Budget Inn via I-95 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $145 for the Black SUV.
Your driver waits outside arrivals at MIA. Text the exit door as you leave baggage claim and the vehicle comes to that curb. The name, car model and plate reach you ahead of the ride. From there the ride to Budget Inn takes about 56 minutes in light traffic.
The pickup follows the flight, not the time you booked. If the schedule changes, send the new details on WhatsApp; the driver watches the landing, and the FAQ page linked below covers the waiting rules before the ride to Budget Inn.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $145. Larger groups going to Budget Inn take the Van at $290, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $350, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
Yes, at any hour, every day. Enter the exact pickup time when you book and the quote shows the full price for that hour before you pay. Day or night, the ride to Budget Inn covers 34.7 miles via I-95.
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We didn’t want to juggle luggage and kids in a taxi line, so we set up a private car from the airport to Budget Inn. The kids dozed off in the car, and getting straight to Budget Inn without a taxi hassle was perfect.
My wife and I booked a private transfer from Miami Airport to Budget Inn so we wouldn’t have to wait on a rideshare after our flight. They tracked the landing, so even though we landed late, the car was right there.
There were seven of us arriving in Miami, and one private transfer to Budget Inn was the easy way. The driver handled the luggage so we didn’t have to struggle with anything after the flight.
As a solo traveler I booked the airport pickup to Budget Inn ahead of time, and it was the best call. I was picked up right on time, no delays.
The two of us flew into Miami for vacation and had a driver waiting the moment we reached arrivals. The van was clean, cool, and comfortable, a nice relief in the Miami heat.