From $400 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Sundown Hotel in a chauffeured SUV or van.
Every fare below is per vehicle, one way, with the driver, fuel and tolls inside the number. Pick the row that fits your group and luggage.
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 trip is private and direct.
Sundown Hotel is a place to stay out on Sanibel, one of the quiet barrier islands you reach by causeway from the mainland. This is a slower corner of the Gulf coast, known less for crowds than for wide, shell-strewn sand, and the hotel puts you within easy reach of it. Guests come here to unwind at an unhurried pace, and the island setting sets that tone the moment you arrive.
Sanibel and its neighbor Captiva are renowned shelling islands, anchored by the ‘Ding’ Darling wildlife refuge, the old lighthouse, and miles of flat bike paths that trace the shore. You can spend a morning walking the water line for shells, pedal between the two islands on the trails, or merely watch the light change over the Gulf. From Sundown Hotel the water is only a short walk or drive away, which is why so many travelers add a beach stop the same day they check in.
The appeal here is the calm. There are no big-city distractions to work around, just the beach, the refuge, and the island’s easy rhythm. Because Sundown Hotel keeps you close to all of it, you can leave the bags in the room and be at the sand within minutes, then loop back whenever you like. Arriving by private car means you pull up to the door with your group intact and your things in one vehicle, ready to settle in and let the island do the rest.
The simplest way from Miami International Airport to Sundown Hotel is a private door-to-door transfer, booked ahead so a chauffeured vehicle is waiting when you land. After you clear the terminal, the driver meets you in the arrivals region, helps with the bags, and walks you to the car. Your luggage rides in the same vehicle as your group, and you head out toward Sanibel by way of I-75 in one direct run, no transfers and no waiting around.
Plan on roughly 163.6 miles and about 167 to 176 minutes door to door, depending on traffic. Off-peak, the interstate moves rapidly and you land at the lower end; morning and late-afternoon rush push the drive toward the higher end. Because the driver tracks your flight, a delayed arrival merely moves the pickup, so the car is there when you actually walk out rather than on a fixed clock.
Sundown Hotel in Sanibel is 164.4 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) by road, about 2 hours 47 minutes without heavy traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). The fare is per vehicle: $400 for the Black SUV, $530 for the Van and $650 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 164.4 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $400 |
| Drive time | 2 hours 47 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $530 |
| Main roads | I-75 (Alligator Alley) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $650 |
| Back from Sundown Hotel | $400 / $530 / $650 |
The return covers the same 164.4 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the hotel, drop-off at the departures curb at MIA after about 2 hours 47 minutes. From Sundown Hotel the Black SUV costs $400, the Van $530 and the Van XL $650. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The 164.4 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Sundown Hotel take about 2 hours 47 minutes without heavy traffic via I-75 (Alligator Alley). At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $400 for the Black SUV, $530 for the Van and $650 for the Van XL.
At the arrivals curb. Once you have your bags, message us the door you are leaving from and the car pulls up within minutes. You receive the driver’s name, car and plate before the pickup. Then the 164.4 miles to Sundown Hotel begin.
Nothing changes for you. The driver tracks the flight and moves the pickup to the real landing time, early or late. The waiting rules are on the FAQ page linked below; once you are in the car, the ride to Sundown Hotel covers 164.4 miles.
In the Black SUV ($400 to Sundown Hotel) passengers plus big suitcases can add up to 10, so five people with five cases fit. The Van ($530) carries 9 passengers and 9 big cases, the Van XL ($650) 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 Sundown Hotel covers 164.4 miles via I-75 (Alligator Alley).
Every policy in full: FAQ
A few friends and I flew into MIA and booked one private van from the airport to Sundown Hotel. The ride to Sundown Hotel was calm and hassle-free. Booking was easy, we got the pickup details in writing, and everything went exactly as planned. Highly recommend.
Qué bueno que reservamos con anticipación. Sin fila de taxis, auto limpio y gran conductor. Era un auto privado solo para nosotros, lo que hizo el viaje a Sundown Hotel fácil y calmado.
Our whole group booked one van straight from MIA, and it could not have been easier. The ride to Sundown Hotel was calm and hassle-free. Our flight came in late and the driver was still there waiting — not a worry at all.
So glad I pre-booked. No taxi line, clean car, and a great driver. The driver was happy to speak English or Spanish, which made sorting out the details that much easier.
Nosso grupo foi todo junto direto de MIA, e não podia ser mais fácil. O motorista era falava inglês e espanhol sem problema, o que deixou acertar os detalhes bem mais fácil.