From $89 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Hostel Brazilian in a chauffeured SUV or van.
The prices are flat and quoted per vehicle for the whole one-way ride: no meter, no surge, nothing added at the curb.
Book with the flight number and the driver watches it land. Meet at the arrivals curb, where the greeting is part of the price, or select the Meet & Greet inside the terminal with a name sign for an extra $40. The driver handles the luggage and heads straight out, no other passengers, no stops unless you add them.
Hostel Brazilian is a friendly base in Miami, set close to Little Havana on the west side of Downtown. The neighborhood runs along Calle Ocho, also known as SW 8th Street, where Cuban cafés, music, and small cultural venues line the blocks. Arriving here puts you in one of the city’s most walkable and characterful corners, with ample within easy reach the moment you drop your bags.
Step outside and the classic sights of Little Havana are right there. Máximo Gómez Park — better known as Domino Park — draws a steady crowd of players and onlookers, and Ball & Chain keeps the live-music tradition going just down the street. The Tower Theater and Cuban Memorial Boulevard are both within a short stroll, so an afternoon can be spent entirely on foot, café to café, without needing a car.
For travelers, that mix is the appeal: a genuine, lively slice of Miami rather than a quiet stretch of hotels. You are close enough to the airport for a quick transfer, yet planted right in a district built for walking, eating, and people-watching. Whether you are here for a night before moving on or settling in for a longer stay, Hostel Brazilian gives you an easy, central starting point. When you book a private transfer, your driver takes you straight to the door, so the first thing you do in Miami is reach — no figuring out directions, no juggling luggage across town, just a direct ride into the heart of the neighborhood.
From the arrivals level at Miami International Airport, the trip to Hostel Brazilian is a single, direct leg. Your driver tracks the inbound flight in real time and is waiting at the curb when you step out, ready to help load the luggage so nothing gets left behind. There is no queue and no wondering where the car is — you walk out, meet your driver, and go. The route runs the Dolphin Expressway and SR-836 Toll, with tolls and fuel already covered in the flat fare agreed at booking.
Expect a short trip of roughly 15 to 18 minutes, quicker off-peak and a little slower at rush hour. Because the pickup follows your actual landing rather than a fixed slot, a delayed flight merely moves the whole pickup — the car stays reserved for your group the entire time. You settle into a private vehicle, bags stowed, and ride straight to the door.
Hostel Brazilian in Miami is 5.5 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) by road, about 15 minutes without heavy traffic via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Northwest 21st Street. 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 | 5.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 1798 SW 3rd St, Miami |
| Drive time | 15 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Northwest 21st Street |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from Hostel Brazilian | $89 / $140 / $200 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hostel (1798 SW 3rd St) and takes you to the departures curb at MIA, 5.5 miles away, in about 15 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Hostel Brazilian are $89 (Black SUV), $140 (Van) and $200 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Hostel Brazilian is 5.5 miles by road from Miami International Airport (MIA). In light traffic the drive takes about 15 minutes via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Northwest 21st Street; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV.
Your driver waits outside arrivals at MIA. Text the exit door as you leave baggage claim and the vehicle comes to that curb. The name, car model and plate reach you ahead of the ride. From there the ride to Hostel Brazilian takes about 15 minutes in light traffic.
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 Hostel Brazilian takes about 15 minutes.
In the Black SUV ($89 to Hostel Brazilian) 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, 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 Hostel Brazilian covers 5.5 miles via the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) and Northwest 21st Street.
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Felt taken care of, didn’t know which transport to pick, glad I picked this, honestly even with traffic the route was sensible, the $80 rate stayed firm.
Reservé la noche anterior, llegada puntual, listo. Recomendación fácil.
After a red-eye, the last thing we wanted was to hunt for a car — really glad we pre-arranged the transfer to Hostel Brazilian. The car was clean, cool, and comfortable, and the AC was perfect.
No soporto el caos de buscar un rideshare al salir de MIA, así que coordiné un auto privado a Hostel Brazilian. Llegando pasada la medianoche, fue muy tranquilizador tener un auto privado ya esperando.
Our whole group rode together straight from MIA, and it worked out great. They tracked the landing, so even though we got in behind schedule, the car was right there. The driver was clearly experienced, which made it feel first-class.