From $395 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Driftwood Inn 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.
Your driver tracks the flight and adjusts to the real landing time, then meets you at the arrivals level of Miami International Airport. Curbside meet-and-greet is included; if you prefer to be met inside the terminal with a name sign, add the Meet & Greet choice for $40. Once the bags are in the vehicle, the ride is direct and door to door.
Driftwood Inn sits on Sanibel, one of the low-rise, tree-lined barrier islands along the Gulf coast that draw travelers looking for something quieter than a big-city beach. The island is known for its shelling, and mornings here often begin with a walk along the water searching for whatever the tide has left behind. A stay at the inn frequently starts just steps from the sand, so you can drop your bags and head straight out to the shore.
The setting keeps you close to the natural draws that make this stretch of coast worth the trip. The J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge is within easy reach, a protected expanse of tidal flats and mangrove that fills with wading birds. The Sanibel Lighthouse anchors the island’s eastern end, and Blind Pass and Captiva Village lie a short way beyond, connecting Sanibel to neighboring Captiva. Together they give you ample to fill a few unhurried days.
What defines the region is its unhurried, coastal feel. There are no towering resorts crowding the beach here, just the kind of tree-lined, close-to-the-water lodging that lets you unpack once and settle in. After a long day of flying, arriving at Driftwood Inn means the beach, the refuge, and the island’s quieter corners are all a short step from your door, with the Gulf close enough to shape the whole rhythm of your stay. It is an easy base for shelling, birdwatching, or merely slowing down for a while.
The trip runs from the arrivals level at Miami International Airport straight across the state to Driftwood Inn on Sanibel, a single leg of roughly 160 miles along I-75. Plan on about 157 to 168 minutes behind the wheel depending on traffic, with off-peak driving at the quicker end and rush hour adding the extra minutes. Your driver watches your flight, so an early or late landing merely moves the whole pickup rather than leaving you scrambling.
Once you clear the terminal, the driver is waiting curbside to meet you and assist load the luggage into the vehicle. From there it is one continuous drive with your bags stowed, no changing vehicles and no extra stops, right up to the door of the inn. You settle into a car reserved just for your group and let someone else handle the miles, so the only thing left to do on arrival is step out onto the island.
Driftwood Inn in Sanibel is 160.9 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) by road, about 2 hours 38 minutes without heavy traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). The fare is per vehicle: $395 for the Black SUV, $520 for the Van and $635 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 160.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $395 |
| Drop-off address | 711 Donax St, Sanibel |
| Drive time | 2 hours 38 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $520 |
| Main roads | I-75 (Alligator Alley) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $635 |
| Back from Driftwood Inn | $395 / $520 / $635 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the inn (711 Donax St) and takes you to the departures curb at MIA, 160.9 miles away, in about 2 hours 38 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Driftwood Inn are $395 (Black SUV), $520 (Van) and $635 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 160.9 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Driftwood Inn take about 2 hours 38 minutes without heavy traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $395 for the Black SUV, $520 for the Van and $635 for the Van XL.
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. Driftwood Inn is then 160.9 miles away.
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 Driftwood Inn.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $395. Larger groups going to Driftwood Inn take the Van at $520, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $635, 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 Driftwood Inn covers 160.9 miles via I-75 (Alligator Alley).
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Perfect way to start the trip — highly recommend. My flight was delayed and the driver had been tracking it — no extra charge, nothing to sort out.
We came to Florida for our honeymoon and starting the trip with a private airport pickup was the right move. Booking was simple, we got the pickup details in writing, and everything went exactly as planned. We were on our way within minutes of clearing arrivals, no delays.
Viajando con nuestros hijos, no iba a pelear con un taxi en MIA, así que reservé una van privada a Driftwood Inn. Sin fila de taxis, sin esperar una app — salimos y el auto ya estaba listo.
Puntual, profesional, y llegamos a Driftwood Inn en nada.
Vinimos a Florida de luna de miel y arrancar con una recogida privada marcó la pauta. Llegando de noche, fue un gran alivio tener un auto privado ya esperando. El conductor era bilingüe, lo que hizo coordinar los detalles mucho más fácil.