From $140 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Hotel of Horror in a chauffeured SUV or van.
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.
Hotel of Horror sits inland in north Broward County, the suburban, green side of the region rather than the coast. This is the part of the map anchored by Sawgrass Mills, whose sprawling run of outlet stores pulls shoppers from across South Florida, and by Amerant Bank Arena, home ice for the Florida Panthers. Around those two landmarks the region spreads out in low, leafy neighborhoods that feel a world away from the noise of the cruise port about 31.8 miles south.
Arriving here after a sailing, you trade the crowds of the terminal for a calmer, more residential setting. The hotel is well placed for travelers who desire easy reach to the outlets and the arena without staying downtown, and the surrounding streets keep a quiet, unhurried pace. Nearby you will also find the Plantation Historical Museum and Tradewinds Park, both close at hand for anyone extending the journey a day or two past the cruise.
Because Hotel of Horror is inland rather than beachfront, the run from the port is a straight highway journey rather than a crawl through coastal traffic. That makes it a practical base for groups who plan to shop, catch a game, or merely rest before flying out. Your ride ends right at the door, luggage and all, so the last leg of the journey is as peaceful as the neighborhood you are pulling into. Whatever brought you to this corner of north Broward, the arrival is direct and the setting is easygoing.
This is a door-to-door private transfer from your ship’s terminal on Dodge Island straight to Hotel of Horror. The journey runs about 31.8 miles, one steady stretch along I-95, and takes roughly 50 to 66 minutes depending on how the highway is moving. Your driver is organized by message as you clear the hall and meets your group at the curb, so there is no line to stand in and no scramble to sort out a ride on the spot.
Once you are aboard, your bags ride locked in the vehicle with you and the pace is entirely your group’s. The pickup is timed to your actual disembarkation, with the usual I-95 traffic already built into the plan, so weekend port rushes do not throw off the arrangement. From the pier it is a single, direct run that ends at the door of Hotel of Horror, no transfers along the way.
Booking takes the full fare up front, paid online. There are no seat fees and no add-ons unless you request them.
The ride from the Port of Miami to Hotel of Horror covers 32.0 miles and takes about 53 minutes in light traffic via I-95. Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $140, Van $290, Van XL $350. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 32.0 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drive time | 53 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from Hotel of Horror | $140 / $290 / $350 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of the hotel and drives the 32.0 miles to your cruise terminal at PortMiami in about 53 minutes. The return fare is $140 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van and $350 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with Hotel of Horror as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
Hotel of Horror is 32.0 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 53 minutes via I-95; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $140 for the Black SUV.
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 Hotel of Horror then takes about 53 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 Hotel of Horror.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $140. Larger groups going to Hotel of Horror take the Van at $290, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $350, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
On sailing day the ride from Hotel of Horror to your terminal is $140 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van and $350 for the Van XL. The 32.0 miles take about 53 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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No hassle. Pro driver. Quiet ride.
Private, on time, and we didn’t have to worry about anything between the ship and Hotel of Horror. The last thing you want after a week at sea is a ride that falls through, and this was there exactly when we needed it.
All of us walked off at once and it was so easy to have one private van ready at the curb for the ride to Hotel of Horror — everyone in one vehicle.
Viajando con los niños, reservamos una van privada para que estuviera en la acera y llevara a todos hasta Hotel of Horror. Para llegar del barco a Hotel of Horror sin estrés, fue dinero bien gastado. Ya guardamos el contacto para nuestro próximo crucero desde PortMiami.
No app hassle — we walked off the ship and a clean, private car was right there, then straight to Hotel of Horror. Highly recommend. The van was fresh and comfortable, a relief in the Miami heat.