From $110 per vehicle: private one-way ride, Port of Miami to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG.
These are fixed one-way fares for the whole car or van, tolls and fuel included, so the total is known before anyone gets in.
The driver is outside the PortMiami terminal when you come through, plans around the ship’s real arrival time, and loads the bags. The curbside greeting is covered by the fare and the Meet & Greet at the terminal is offered for $40. Then it is one private vehicle straight to the destination.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG is an IHG property set in the Kendall and South Miami-Dade belt, the suburban southern reach of the county known for its leafy, residential peaceful. It gives cruise travelers a quiet base away from the busier corridors closer to the water, with the shops and green spaces of this part of Dade within simple reach.
The surrounding region is one of the more relaxed corners of Miami-Dade. Dadeland Mall anchors the local shopping, and Pinecrest Gardens sits neighboring for anyone who wants time outdoors. Along the bay, the Deering Estate offers historic grounds and waterfront views, while Baptist Hospital and the wider Kendall neighborhoods round out a practical, well-connected pocket of the region.
On arrival, you locate a straightforward suburban stay that works well as a landing spot before or after a sailing. Anything about the rooms and the property itself is top confirmed on the hotel’s own official page; our part is the ground ride between the ship and the front door. If you linger in town after the cruise, Dadeland Mall, Pinecrest Gardens, and the Deering Estate are all close at hand in this leafy stretch of South Miami-Dade.
This is a door-to-door private transfer between the Port of Miami cruise terminal and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG. Your chauffeur is organized by message as your group clears the terminal on Dodge Island, then meets you at the curb beside your ship. Bags go straight into the vehicle, and the drive ends at the hotel entrance with your luggage carried to you.
Every booking is a reserved vehicle assigned to your party alone, timed to your ship’s actual arrival rather than a fixed slot. Your driver watches the port schedule, so a slow disembarkation never costs you the ride, and the flat fare you lock at booking is the price you pay. The route runs from PortMiami out to the Kendall region, with a bilingual chauffeur and full luggage assist at both ends.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG is 22.1 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 36 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Florida’s Turnpike. The fare is per vehicle: $110 for the Black SUV, $170 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 22.1 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $110 |
| Drop-off address | 11520 SW 88th St, Miami |
| Drive time | 36 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $170 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Florida’s Turnpike |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG | $110 / $170 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the inn (11520 SW 88th St) and takes you to your cruise terminal at PortMiami, 22.1 miles away, in about 36 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG are $110 (Black SUV), $170 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 22.1 miles from the Port of Miami to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG take about 36 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Florida’s Turnpike. 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.
Set the pickup for when you expect to clear the cruise terminal, allowing for customs and the luggage hall. From the terminal, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG is 22.1 miles away, about 36 minutes in light traffic.
Outside the cruise terminal, at the curb. Driver, car and plate arrive by message ahead of the pickup, so you know who to look for; the drive to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG starts as soon as the bags are loaded and takes about 36 minutes.
In the Black SUV ($110 to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG) 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.
We do. The driver picks you up at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG and takes you to your cruise terminal for $110 (Black SUV), $170 (Van) or $200 (Van XL). Plan on about 36 minutes for the 22.1 miles, more at rush hour.
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Tal y como prometieron. auto muy limpio y bien cuidado.
me encantó. la parte más fácil de todo el día de viaje.
Comfortable ride, no waiting around, and a driver who knew exactly where to go. Recommend. The ride from the terminal to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG was quiet and relaxed, and we could just settle in.
The eight of us came off the ship together and arranged one private van from the port to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG. The driver got the whole pile of luggage in so we didn’t have to lift a thing. Honestly the most stress-free part of the whole trip — everything just fell into place at the terminal.
I was traveling by myself and booked a private car to meet me at the terminal curb once the ship docked and take me straight to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kendall East – Miami by IHG. There was a thirty-minute cushion from the agreed time, so I never had to rush to gather the bags.