From $110 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel runs 26.9 miles (43.3 km) in about 48–58 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate. One reserved car carries your whole group and cruise luggage straight from the terminal to the hotel door.
The fare is set per vehicle by passenger count and locked when you book, so it never moves for traffic or demand.
The simplest route is a private door-to-door car booked ahead, so a driver is already waiting when your ship clears. After you collect your bags and exit the terminal, the driver meets you curbside, loads your cruise luggage, and heads north. The drive follows the Palmetto Expressway and SR-826 for most of the 26.9 miles into Miramar, then drops you at the hotel entrance — no transfers, no waiting for a shared van to fill. You pick the vehicle by group size: the black SUV handles up to 5 travelers, while the vans seat 6-9 or 10-14 with room for everyone’s bags. Booking is done in advance over WhatsApp, email, or the website, where you confirm your ship, terminal, sailing date, and passenger count. Reserve early for early-morning disembarkation days, when several ships release passengers within the same window.
Send your ship name, terminal, disembarkation date, and headcount through WhatsApp or the website, and we confirm the vehicle and a pickup window back to you. Arranging this before you sail means the car is scheduled and the driver assigned, so you step off the ship into a ride that is already planned rather than searching curbside for one.
The ride covers 24.4 miles (43.3 km) and takes about 43 minutes in light traffic, stretching toward 58 minutes at peak. The bigger variable on a cruise day is the terminal itself: when three or more ships disembark in the same window, the roads leaving PortMiami back up before you ever reach the highway. Your driver builds that into the pickup timing and watches your ship’s posted arrival, so the clock starts when you are actually off the vessel and through customs — not at a guessed hour. Once moving, the corridor north toward Miramar is steady outside rush periods. Building a relaxing buffer into the day is wise if you have a fixed hotel check-in or an onward connection after your stay.
Yes. Cruise mornings concentrate thousands of departing passengers into a few hours, and the streets immediately around the terminals slow well before the open highway does. The drive time above reflects a normal flow once you clear the port; a heavy multi-ship morning can push the early portion of the trip longer, which is why we time pickups against your actual ship clearance.
The hotel sits in Miramar, a quiet Broward County city positioned between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, which makes it a practical base before or after a cruise. The surrounding region is largely suburban — corporate parks, shopping plazas, and simple highway access rather than a tourist strip — so it suits travelers who desire a peaceful overnight near both metro areas without downtown noise. Miramar Regional Park and a string of dining options are a short drive away, and both Fort Lauderdale’s beaches and Miami’s attractions are reachable in well under an hour. For room types, amenities, and exact location details, see the Hilton Garden Inn Miramar Hotel Details or the property’s Miramar Hotel Information page.
Miramar works well as a low-key staging point. Its central spot in Broward County keeps you close to FLL-area conveniences and within easy reach of both Fort Lauderdale and Miami for a pre- or post-cruise day. Expect chain dining, retail, and parks nearby rather than nightlife — the appeal is rest, space, and quick onward access in any direction.
The rate covers the full private ride end to end. Tolls, SunPass charges, and fuel are all built into the price, so there is nothing to settle on the road. A bilingual driver handles the journey, and onboard WiFi is available through a mobile hotspot. Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice. The curbside terminal meet — including a name sign if you request one in advance over WhatsApp — is part of the service at no extra charge.
Beyond the booked fare, the only add-on is the after-hours pickup surcharge for trips outside daytime service. Everything tied to the drive itself — tolls, SunPass, and fuel — is already inside the quoted price, so there are no surprise road costs handed to you mid-trip.
The driver meets you curbside right at your cruise terminal as you exit with your luggage. If you request it over WhatsApp in advance, the driver holds a name sign so your group spots the car rapidly. Send your terminal and ship details when you book so the pickup point is set before you disembark.
Yes — disembarkation-day pickups are the core of this service. The driver times your arrival to when you clear the ship, then drives you straight to the Miramar hotel. Book ahead with your sailing date and terminal, particularly for early mornings when several ships release passengers at once and curbside demand is highest.
Lock in your ride for any transfer to or from Port of Miami and Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel by sending your ship name, terminal, sailing date and group size. We confirm the vehicle, your pickup window, and your payment, so the car is scheduled long before you disembark. Message us to hold your date.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748The ride from the Port of Miami to Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel covers 24.4 miles and takes about 43 minutes in light traffic via SR 924 and I-95. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $110, Van $170, Van XL $200. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 24.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $110 |
| Drop-off address | 14501 Hotel Rd, Miramar |
| Drive time | 43 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $170 |
| Main roads | SR 924, I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel | $110 / $170 / $200 |
The return covers the same 24.4 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the inn (14501 Hotel Rd), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 43 minutes. From Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel the Black SUV costs $110, the Van $170 and the Van XL $200. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The 24.4 miles from the Port of Miami to Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel take about 43 minutes without heavy traffic via SR 924 and I-95. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL.
Book the time you expect to walk out of the terminal with your bags, not the docking time. The waiting rules for slow disembarkation days are on the FAQ page linked below. The drive to Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel then takes about 43 minutes.
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 Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel.
In the Black SUV ($110 to Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($170) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($200) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
On sailing day the ride from Hilton Garden Inn Ft. Lauderdale SW/Miramar Hotel to your terminal is $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The 24.4 miles take about 43 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Smooth and easy: first time using a private transfer in Miami, no regrets, tried Uber on the way down, this was the better call, showed up right on time.
Nuda de llamar mil veces, nada de líos en el pickup.
Sin queja alguna. muy respetuoso y profesional.
Éramos ocho y manejo estable y muy relajado.
Chegamos no evento 20 minutos antes.