From $165 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from Port of Miami to Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West in a chauffeured SUV or van.
The fare is locked per vehicle for the one-way journey, and it already covers the tolls, the fuel and the driver’s time.
Book with the ship’s name and the date, and the driver handles the rest at PortMiami: waiting at the correct terminal, helping with the suitcases, and leaving the port without a queue. The curbside greeting costs nothing extra; the Meet & Greet at the terminal with a name sign adds $40.
The Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West sits in Plantation, out on the western side of Broward County where the suburban grid opens up and the pace slows down. It is a full-service hotel built for travelers who desire room to breathe between the water and the city — a practical base whether you are coming off a cruise, heading to a meeting, or just resting before the next leg of the journey. The setting is calm and residential, away from the noise of the coast but still close to the main roads that stitch the region together.
What surrounds the property is part of the appeal. Sawgrass Mills pulls the crowds out west with its long stretch of stores and outlets, while the quiet neighborhoods of Sunrise, Plantation, and Coral Springs frame the area with parks and open space. The Plantation Historical Museum is a simple stop for a slower afternoon, and Amerant Bank Arena hosts hockey, concerts, and large-ticket events not far away. For time outdoors, Tradewinds Park and Everglades Holiday Park put you within reach of trails, water, and the edge of the wetlands.
Arriving here after a morning at the terminal feels like a genuine change of scene. You trade the crush of the port for wide streets, simple parking, and a lobby that is not fighting the ocean breeze. It is the kind of place that works equally well as a first night on land or a last quiet stop before you sail — settled, unhurried, and simple to obtain in and out of.
Your chauffeur is waiting when you step off the ship, so there is no line to join and no app to open. Once your bags are loaded, the drive runs door to door — roughly 28 miles north from the cruise terminal to the hotel entrance, following Florida’s Turnpike and I-95. The journey normally takes 43 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic and the hour, and the price already covers the gas and the typical tolls along the way.
There are no side stops and no shared seats — the vehicle is yours alone from curb to curb. Your luggage stays in the car the whole way, lifted in at the port and carried to the door at the other end. Because weekend mornings are the port’s busiest, the pickup is timed to your actual disembarkation rather than a fixed clock, so you ride out as soon as you clear the terminal.
From the Port of Miami, plan on about 49 minutes and 27.9 miles to reach Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West in Plantation via Florida’s Turnpike and I-95. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $165 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van, $350 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 27.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $165 |
| Drop-off address | 1230 S Pine Island Rd, Plantation |
| Drive time | 49 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | Florida’s Turnpike, I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West | $165 / $290 / $350 |
For the trip back, your driver picks you up at the main entrance of your stop (1230 S Pine Island Rd) and drives the 27.9 miles to your cruise terminal at PortMiami in about 49 minutes. The return fare is $165 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van and $350 for the Van XL. The booking box opens with Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West as the pickup; just add the date and time. Book the return
Plan on about 49 minutes for the 27.9 miles from the Port of Miami to Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West via Florida’s Turnpike and I-95 when the roads are clear. Peak hours can stretch the trip; it is a fixed fare per vehicle, no traffic or surge charges: $165 for the Black SUV.
Choose the moment you will be on the curb with your luggage. The driver is at your terminal at the agreed time, then covers the 27.9 miles to Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West.
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 Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West.
In the Black SUV ($165 to Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($290) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($350) 14 and 14, and everyone keeps a carry-on.
We do. The driver picks you up at Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West and takes you to your cruise terminal for $165 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) or $350 (Van XL). Plan on about 49 minutes for the 27.9 miles, more at rush hour.
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Friendly driver. Done well. Smooth ride!
Éramos sete descendo no PortMiami, e um traslado privativo até Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West foi a jogada inteligente. Sinceramente a parte mais fácil da viagem — do navio até a porta do hotel sem estresse. Reservar foi rápido, recebemos tudo por escrito, e tudo bateu com o prometido.
First time cruising solo out of PortMiami, and having a private car waiting at the terminal for the trip to Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West made it painless. The ride from the terminal to Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West was calm and comfortable, and I could just unwind after the cruise.
My husband and I didn’t want the taxi scramble outside the terminal, so we booked a private ride to Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West before we even sailed.
Nosotros bajamos del barco juntos y reservamos una van privada de la terminal de cruceros a Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West. El conductor nos dejó en la entrada de Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West, y no en una esquina con las maletas. El viaje de la terminal a Renaissance Fort Lauderdale West fue fácil todo el camino, y pudimos relajarnos tras el crucero.