From $370 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Lani Kai Island Resort 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.
Arrivals at MIA can feel hectic, so the meeting point is simple: the driver, already aware of your landing time from the flight tracking, waits at the arrivals level. The standard curbside greeting costs nothing extra, and the Meet & Greet inside the hall, name sign in hand, is offered for $40. After that, the journey is private and direct.
Lani Kai Island Resort sits right on the coast at Fort Myers Beach, on Estero Island, where the Gulf meets seven miles of soft, pale sand. It is the kind of place where a stay frequently begins just steps from the water, so the first thing numerous travelers do after checking in is drop the bags and walk straight out to the shore. The setting is easygoing and close to everything that makes this stretch of the island worth the journey.
Step outside and the beach itself is the main draw, with the sand running the length of Estero Island and the Gulf laid out in front of you. Nearby you will locate Times Square and the fishing pier, the hectic little heart of Fort Myers Beach where the shops, the food, and the water all sit within an easy stroll. It is compact and walkable once you reach, which suits a journey built around slow mornings and long afternoons by the sea.
There is more to reach without going far. Just south, Lovers Key State Park spreads out its quieter beaches and mangroves, while Matanzas Pass brings its own tangle of waterways close at hand. Between the open Gulf sand, the pier, and the protected coves and channels around the island, Fort Myers Beach gives you a real mix of ways to spend the day, whether you want the lively pier crowd or a calmer patch of shoreline all to yourself.
Your driver meets you at the arrivals level of Miami International Airport, helps load the luggage into the vehicle, and drives you straight to the door at Lani Kai Island Resort. It is a single leg west and up the coast, run as a private journey for your group alone, so once the bags are in you settle into your own seats and let the driver handle the road. Because the pickup follows your actual landing, an early or late flight simply shifts the timing at no extra charge.
Most of the drive runs along I-75, and traffic there is the main thing that moves the clock. Plan on roughly 152 to 164 minutes from MIA to Lani Kai Island Resort, off-peak to peak. On a longer haul like this the private vehicle earns its keep, with room to stretch out, your own climate control, and a driver who can plan a rest stop along the way if you want one.
The ride from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Lani Kai Island Resort covers 146.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 36 minutes in light traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). Each vehicle has its own fare: Black SUV $370, Van $480, Van XL $590. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 146.5 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $370 |
| Drop-off address | 1400 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach |
| Drive time | 2 hours 36 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $480 |
| Main roads | I-75 (Alligator Alley) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $590 |
| Back from Lani Kai Island Resort | $370 / $480 / $590 |
The return covers the same 146.5 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the resort (1400 Estero Blvd), drop-off at the departures curb at MIA after about 2 hours 36 minutes. From Lani Kai Island Resort the Black SUV costs $370, the Van $480 and the Van XL $590. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
Lani Kai Island Resort is 146.5 miles by road from Miami International Airport (MIA). In light traffic the drive takes about 2 hours 36 minutes via I-75 (Alligator Alley); rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $370 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 Lani Kai Island Resort takes about 2 hours 36 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 Lani Kai Island Resort takes about 2 hours 36 minutes.
Count people and big suitcases together: up to 10 fit the Black SUV at $370. Larger groups going to Lani Kai Island Resort take the Van at $480, for 9 passengers and 9 cases, or the Van XL at $590, for 14 and 14. One carry-on each is included.
Any time of day or night. Choose the hour in the booking box and the price for that exact hour appears before you pay; the ride to Lani Kai Island Resort covers 146.5 miles via I-75 (Alligator Alley).
Every policy in full: FAQ
Landing with tired kids, it made all the difference that the driver was right there at arrivals with room for everyone. The car was spotless, and the AC was perfect. It was a private car with no one else to pick up, which made the ride to Lani Kai Island Resort easy and calm.
Nossa família chegou a Miami e o motorista ajudou com todas as malas — uma baita ajuda. O carro estava bem confortável depois do voo, e o ar-condicionado perfeito. O trajeto até Lani Kai Island Resort foi confortável e tranquilo o caminho todo.
We didn’t want to juggle luggage and kids in a taxi line, so we booked a private car from the airport to Lani Kai Island Resort. The driver was happy to speak English or Spanish, which made sorting out the details that much easier. The driver was clearly experienced, exactly what you want after a flight.
Our group of friends rode together straight from MIA, and it worked out great. The driver handled the luggage so we didn’t have to lift a thing after the flight. Honestly the easiest part of our whole trip — arrival was completely stress-free.
Los dos aterrizamos en MIA de vacaciones y teníamos un conductor esperando apenas llegamos a la zona de arribos. El conductor fue un conductor seguro y tranquilo, todo muy pulcro.