From $89 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Congress Hotel South Beach in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Every fare below is per vehicle, one way, with the driver, fuel and tolls inside the number. Pick the row that fits your group and luggage.
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.
Congress Hotel South Beach sits at the southern tip of Miami Beach, the part of the city that turns up on postcards. This is Art Deco country, where pastel-painted hotels line the streets, the light is bright off the water, and a wide public beach opens up a short walk or drive from the door. The location puts you in the middle of South Beach rather than on its edge, so the neighborhood is yours to explore on foot the moment you have dropped your bags.
Step outside and the landmarks are close. Ocean Drive runs neighboring with its row of Deco facades, and Española Way adds a narrow, walkable stretch of cafes and color a few blocks over. Lincoln Road Mall, the open-air pedestrian promenade, is within easy reach for shopping and a slow lunch, while the New World Center gives the area its concert-hall anchor. Lummus Park Beach fronts this whole strip, so the sand and the water are never far from wherever you happen to wander.
For numerous travelers the beach is the first stop of the day. Because the water sits so close, plenty of guests drop their luggage and head straight for the sand before they have fully unpacked. Congress Hotel South Beach handles the room and amenity questions on its own official page; what we look after is getting you there. Your part is merely arriving, and the neighborhood takes over from the moment you step out.
The trip runs door to door. You book ahead, and a private vehicle is reserved for your group and no one else. The driver follows your flight and adjusts the pickup to your actual landing time, then meets you after you clear the terminal. Your bags go straight into the vehicle, and you settle in for the ride to Congress Hotel South Beach while the driver handles the road.
From MIA the route takes the Dolphin Expressway and SR-836 Toll, with tolls and fuel already covered in the flat rate. Plan on roughly 26 to 29 minutes depending on traffic; off-peak moves rapidly, while morning and late-afternoon rush push the drive toward the longer end. The driver knows the local roads, so the arrival stays calm and coordinated.
Congress Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach is 11.0 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) by road, about 28 minutes without heavy traffic via 5th Street and the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836). The fare is per vehicle: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 11.0 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 1036 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach |
| Drive time | 28 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | 5th Street, Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Congress Hotel South Beach | $89 / $140 / $200 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the hotel (1036 Ocean Dr) and drives the 11.0 miles to the departures curb at MIA in about 28 minutes. The return fare is $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with Congress Hotel South Beach as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
Congress Hotel South Beach is 11.0 miles by road from Miami International Airport (MIA). In light traffic the drive takes about 28 minutes via 5th Street and the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836); rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV.
Pickup is curbside at MIA arrivals: tell us your exit door after baggage claim and the driver is there a few minutes later, in the car and with the plate you received by message. Congress Hotel South Beach is then 11.0 miles away.
Nothing changes for you. The driver tracks the flight and moves the pickup to the real landing time, early or late. The waiting rules are on the FAQ page linked below; once you are in the car, the ride to Congress Hotel South Beach covers 11.0 miles.
In the Black SUV ($89 to Congress Hotel South Beach) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($140) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($200) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
Yes. Drivers cover the 11.0 miles between MIA and Congress Hotel South Beach around the clock. The booking box prices the exact hour you choose before you pay, and the FAQ page linked below explains how pickup hours work.
Every policy in full: FAQ
I booked a private transfer from MIA to Congress Hotel South Beach so I could just walk out and go after the flight. Booking was easy, I got a clear confirmation, and everything matched what I was told.
After a long flight, the last thing we wanted was to hunt for a car — so glad we pre-arranged the transfer to Congress Hotel South Beach. The ride to Congress Hotel South Beach was calm and hassle-free. Honestly the easiest part of our whole trip — arrival was completely stress-free.
No íbamos a hacer malabares con maletas y niños en la fila de taxis, así que reservamos un auto privado del aeropuerto a Congress Hotel South Beach. Siguieron el vuelo, así que aunque llegamos tarde, el auto ya estaba ahí. Reservar fue simple, recibimos los datos de la recogida por escrito, y todo coincidió con lo que nos dijeron.
Unos amigos y yo aterrizamos en MIA y reservamos una van privada del aeropuerto a Congress Hotel South Beach. Nos recogieron puntual, sin esperas. Sinceramente la parte más fácil de nuestro viaje — todo resuelto desde que aterrizamos.
Viajando con la familia, no iba a pelear con un taxi en MIA, así que reservé una van privada a Congress Hotel South Beach. Siguieron el vuelo, así que aunque llegamos tarde, el auto estaba listo. El conductor fue muy experimentado, justo lo que quieres tras un vuelo.