From $89 per vehicle: a private one-way ride from MIA to Esmé Miami Beach Hotel in South Beach.
Every rate below is the whole-vehicle price, fixed the moment you reserve and left alone no matter how traffic behaves on the day. Your entire party travels on that one number.
Once you clear baggage claim at Miami International Airport, head for the arrivals curb outside your terminal — the driver is waiting as you step out, so there is no lot to hunt for and nothing to tap on a phone. That curbside meet is part of the fare. If you would rather be met inside with a name sign held at arrivals, add the name-sign pickup for $40 when you reserve. Share your flight number and passenger count over WhatsApp beforehand, and the right vehicle is in position by the time you reach the doors and set off for South Beach.
The run covers 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and takes roughly 31 to 33 minutes door to door. Off-peak — early mornings, quiet middays, and late evenings — the Dolphin Expressway (SR-836) flows freely and you reach the hotel in about 31 minutes. During the morning and late-afternoon rush the same corridor fills and the journey edges toward 33. The gap stays narrow because the path between the airport and South Beach is short and direct, so even a busy afternoon lands you at the door in around half an hour. The driver reads live conditions and takes the cleanest lane across the bay.
Esmé Miami Beach Hotel stands at the middle of South Beach, among the pale Art Deco facades the district is known for. After the driver leaves you at the entrance, the rest of the day runs on foot: Española Way and its cafés, the shops and restaurants filling the neighboring blocks, and the broad sand and blue water are each a short walk off. Daytime here leans on the beach, and the evenings on the neighborhood’s bars, live music, and dining — nearly all of it close to the door. The property runs its own restaurant and bar on site, handy for a group that lands hungry and wants to stay put. Look over rooms, menus, and hours on the hotel’s own website before your journey to Miami Beach.
The single price already handles the costs that commonly stack onto a ride. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel sit inside the price, so nothing is tacked on for the expressway or the miles. Onboard WiFi runs through a mobile hotspot in every vehicle, useful for confirming a booking or messaging family while you cross the bay. The bilingual driver — English and Spanish — and the door-to-door routing from the terminal to the hotel are part of the service, not add-ons. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice.
A public bus does link the airport area with Miami Beach, but it means dragging luggage stop to stop with no drop at the door. A private transfer carries you straight from the terminal curb to the entrance of Esmé Miami Beach Hotel, one driver handling the whole 11.1-mile run. After a long flight, that is the difference between a chore and a swift ride.
Esmé Miami Beach Hotel sits among the Art Deco streets of South Beach rather than on the oceanfront itself, with the sand a short walk from the door. The driver sets you down at the hotel entrance, so you land at the building and the beach is only a stroll beyond it. For most travelers that central address beats a strictly beachfront one.
From Miami International Airport (MIA), plan on about 28 minutes and 11.2 miles to reach Esmé Miami Beach Hotel via 5th Street and the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836). Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van, $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 11.2 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 1438 Washington Ave, 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 Esmé Miami Beach Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel (1438 Washington Ave) and takes you to the departures curb at MIA, 11.2 miles away, in about 28 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Esmé Miami Beach Hotel are $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Esmé Miami Beach Hotel is 11.2 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.
At the arrivals curb. Once you have your bags, message us the door you are leaving from and the car pulls up within minutes. You receive the driver’s name, car and plate before the pickup. Then the 11.2 miles to Esmé Miami Beach Hotel begin.
No. Your flight is followed in real time, so the car is at MIA for the actual arrival, early or late. How waiting works is explained on the FAQ page linked below; the ride to Esmé Miami Beach Hotel takes about 28 minutes.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $89. Larger groups going to Esmé Miami Beach Hotel take the Van at $140, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $200, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
Yes. Drivers cover the 11.2 miles between MIA and Esmé Miami Beach Hotel 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
Sin problemas, sin sorpresas, sin complicaciones.
Excelente servicio. trayecto sin estrés y sin imprevistos, la verdad viaje fluido desde la acera hasta el lobby. Con 3 carry-ons y 2 maletas grandes.
Nosso grupo foi todo junto direto de MIA, e não podia ser mais fácil. O trajeto até Esmé Miami Beach Hotel foi fácil, porta a porta. O motorista colocou todas as nossas malas para não precisarmos carregar nada depois do voo. Recomendo muito.
Viajando sozinho, queria a chegada resolvida ao sair do Aeroporto de Miami, e isto foi perfeito. Sem fila de táxi, sem esperar um app — saí e o carro já estava lá. Reservar foi fácil, recebi os dados da busca por escrito, e tudo bateu com o que me falaram.
With kids in tow, pre-booking the airport transfer to Esmé Miami Beach Hotel meant no scramble when we landed.