From $145 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to The Elmar Boutique Hotel 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 pickup follows the flight, not the schedule you booked weeks ago, so an early landing or a late one changes only the meeting time. You are met at MIA arrivals with the greeting included in the fare, and the Meet & Greet inside the terminal, your driver holding a name sign, is available for $40 more. From there it is one private vehicle straight to the destination.
The Elmar Boutique Hotel sits in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a walkable oceanfront village on the coast just north of Fort Lauderdale. This is a compact, low-key stretch of shoreline where the water is only a short walk or drive from the property, so plenty of guests fold a beach visit into the same day they reach. It is the kind of place where you can leave the car and cover most of what you came for on foot.
What sets the village apart is the reef. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is one of the very few spots in Florida where you can snorkel a living reef straight from the beach, without a boat. That single feature draws travelers who want the ocean close and uncomplicated, and it shapes the pace of the whole region around The Elmar Boutique Hotel — unhurried, oriented toward the water, simple to settle into.
The surrounding streets put a handful of local landmarks within simple reach. Anglin’s Fishing Pier and Datura Avenue anchor the walkable core, while the shore-dive reef and El Prado Park sit close by for anyone who wants to spend the day outside. For the specifics of the property itself — rooms, amenities, and check-in details — the hotel’s own official page is the place to look; nothing about your ride changes based on what you book there. Your driver simply brings you to the door, and the village takes over from the curb.
The journey runs door to door as a private ride reserved for your group alone. After you land at Miami International Airport, your driver tracks the flight and meets you once you clear the terminal on the arrivals level, so there is no searching for a pickup point after a long journey. Your luggage goes straight into the vehicle, and you head north toward Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with the whole car to yourself. Plan on roughly 54 to 67 minutes to The Elmar Boutique Hotel, with the lighter end off-peak and the slower end during rush hour.
Because the pickup follows your actual landing rather than a fixed time slot, an early or delayed flight simply moves the whole arrival — there is nothing to re-book. The driver handles the route while you settle in, and the vehicle carries your group and bags all the way to the hotel entrance.
From Miami International Airport (MIA), plan on about 59 minutes and 36.8 miles to reach The Elmar Boutique Hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea via I-95. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $145 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van, $350 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 36.8 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $145 |
| Drop-off address | 4433 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea |
| Drive time | 59 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from The Elmar Boutique Hotel | $145 / $290 / $350 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel (4433 El Mar Dr) and takes you to the departures curb at MIA, 36.8 miles away, in about 59 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from The Elmar Boutique Hotel are $145 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) and $350 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
The 36.8 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) to The Elmar Boutique Hotel take about 59 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. At busy hours, allow extra time. Each vehicle has a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $145 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van and $350 for the Van XL.
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 The Elmar Boutique Hotel takes about 59 minutes in light traffic.
The pickup follows the flight, not the time you booked. If the schedule changes, send the new details on WhatsApp; the driver watches the landing, and the FAQ page linked below covers the waiting rules before the ride to The Elmar Boutique Hotel.
In the Black SUV ($145 to The Elmar Boutique Hotel) 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.
Yes. Drivers cover the 36.8 miles between MIA and The Elmar Boutique Hotel around the clock. The booking box prices the exact hour you choose before you pay, and the FAQ page linked below explains how pickup hours work.
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I booked a private transfer from MIA to The Elmar Boutique Hotel so I could just get straight to where I was staying after the flight. The driver dropped me exactly where I needed to be. Booking was simple, I got a clear confirmation, and everything went exactly as planned.
First time flying into MIA solo, and having someone right there at arrivals made it so easy. Booking was easy, I got a clear confirmation, and everything matched what I was told.
I wanted to skip the whole rideshare scramble at MIA, so I set up a private car to The Elmar Boutique Hotel. Honestly the easiest part of my whole trip — everything was handled from the second I landed. The fare was fixed and agreed up front — no meter, no surprises, which I really appreciated after traveling.
Flying into Miami on my own, I didn’t want to face the taxi line after a long flight, so I booked a private ride to The Elmar Boutique Hotel.
On time, professional, and I was at The Elmar Boutique Hotel before I knew it. The fare was fixed and agreed up front — exactly what I were quoted, which I really appreciated after traveling.