From $150 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to The Plunge Beach Hotel 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.
Book with the flight number and the driver watches it land. Meet at the arrivals curb, where the greeting is part of the price, or choose the Meet & Greet inside the terminal with a name sign for an extra $40. The driver handles the luggage and heads straight out, no other passengers, no stops unless you add them.
The Plunge Beach Hotel sits right on the sand in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, a small, walkable oceanfront village just north of Fort Lauderdale. The setting is the draw here: from the hotel the water is only a short walk or drive away, so numerous guests wander down for a first look at the shore the same day they reach. It is the kind of place where the beach becomes part of your day without a plan or a long trip to reach it.
What makes this stretch of coast unusual is what lies just offshore. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is one of the only spots in Florida where you can snorkel a living reef straight from the beach, no boat required. If you journey with a mask and fins, that shore-dive reef is within easy reach, and it is a genuine reason to pick this address over a more ordinary beach hotel. The village keeps a low-key, unhurried feel even in season.
You are also well placed for a few local landmarks worth an afternoon. Anglin’s Fishing Pier is close by for a walk over the water or a slow morning with a line in. Datura Avenue anchors the little downtown, with places to eat and browse a short stroll from the sand. El Prado Park is nearby as well when you desire a shaded, quieter break off the beach. It all stays comfortably compact, which is part of what makes The Plunge Beach Hotel an easy base for a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea stay.
This is a private, door-to-door ride, booked ahead so your vehicle is waiting when you land. After you clear the terminal at Miami International Airport, your driver meets you in the arrivals region, helps with the bags, and walks you to the car. Your luggage rides in the vehicle with you, and the whole car is reserved for your group alone. From the airport the driver heads out on I-95 and runs straight up to The Plunge Beach Hotel, so it stays one smooth trip.
Because we track your flight, an early or late arrival is handled on our side at no extra charge, with no need to re-book. The fare is flat and locked when you reserve, so the price you see is the price you pay, whether you are one traveler with a carry-on or a full group headed to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea together. When you reach the hotel, the driver brings you right to the door.
From Miami International Airport (MIA), plan on about 1 hour and 37.2 miles to reach The Plunge Beach Hotel in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea via I-95. Prices are per vehicle, not per seat: $150 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van, $350 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 37.2 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $150 |
| Drop-off address | 4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea |
| Drive time | 1 hour |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from The Plunge Beach Hotel | $150 / $290 / $350 |
The return covers the same 37.2 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the hotel (4660 El Mar Dr), drop-off at the departures curb at MIA after about 1 hour. From The Plunge Beach Hotel the Black SUV costs $150, the Van $290 and the Van XL $350. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
Plan on about 1 hour for the 37.2 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) to The Plunge Beach Hotel via 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: $150 for the Black SUV.
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 37.2 miles to The Plunge Beach 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 The Plunge Beach Hotel covers 37.2 miles.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $150. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($290), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($350). All three go door to door to The Plunge Beach Hotel.
Yes. Drivers cover the 37.2 miles between MIA and The Plunge Beach 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.
Every policy in full: FAQ
My husband and I booked a private transfer from Miami Airport to The Plunge Beach Hotel so we wouldn’t have to sort out a taxi after our flight.
We flew into Miami with the kids late at night, and having a driver waiting was a lifesaver. The driver was bilingual, which made sorting out the details that much easier.
Meu companheiro e eu reservamos um traslado privativo do Aeroporto de Miami até The Plunge Beach Hotel para não esperar um rideshare depois do voo. O motorista nos deixou exatamente onde precisávamos. A tarifa foi fixa e combinada antes — exatamente o cotado, o que agradecemos depois da viagem. Obrigado pela chegada tão simples!
Getting a big group out of the airport is usually a headache — one pre-booked van to The Plunge Beach Hotel made it effortless. No taxi line, no rideshare surge — we just walked out and the car was there.
Our family of four came into MIA, and the driver had the child seat ready — a real relief. The kids were wiped out after the flight, and getting straight to The Plunge Beach Hotel without a taxi hassle was perfect. The car was clean, cool, and comfortable, and the AC was perfect.