From $140 per vehicle: a private, one-way ride from MIA to Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center 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.
Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center is a full-service hotel and meeting venue set in the Fort Lauderdale area, on the inland, western side of Broward County. It pairs guest rooms with dedicated conference and event space, which makes it a practical base for both leisure travelers and groups arriving for a meeting, a training session, or a family gathering. Because it sits away from the immediate coastline, the setting is calmer and easier to reach by road than the busier beachfront blocks.
The surrounding stretch of Fort Lauderdale is one of the region’s better-known areas for shopping and open space. Sawgrass Mills, one of the largest outlet destinations anywhere nearby, is within easy reach, and the Plantation Historical Museum is close enough for an afternoon visit. Families staying at Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center often pair a stay with time at Tradewinds Park, and Everglades Holiday Park is also within reach for anyone who wants to see the wetlands and wildlife that define this part of South Florida.
On arrival, you locate a single, self-contained property built to handle both overnight guests and daytime events under one roof, with parking and meeting rooms on site. It is a straightforward place to settle in after a flight: unload your bags, check in, and you are within a short drive of the outlets, the parks, and the wider Fort Lauderdale area whenever you want to head out. For groups, having lodging and conference space together keeps the logistics simple from the moment you land.
Your driver meets you after you land at Miami International Airport and walks with you from the arrivals level to the vehicle, luggage loaded and ready. From there it is a single, direct leg north along I-95 to Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center, with no stops, no transfers, and no waiting for other passengers. The car is reserved for your group alone, so you set the pace, and the driver takes you straight to the door.
Plan on roughly 47 to 61 minutes for the trip, depending on how I-95 is moving at the time of day you travel. Traffic is really the only variable, and because we track your flight, an early or delayed arrival is handled without you needing to do anything or book again. Choose the SUV or one of the vans by group size and luggage, and the ride runs door to door from the terminal to the hotel entrance.
Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center in Fort Lauderdale is 33.7 miles from Miami International Airport (MIA) by road, about 50 minutes without heavy traffic via I-95. The fare is per vehicle: $140 for the Black SUV, $290 for the Van and $350 for the Van XL. Pickup is at the MIA arrivals curb.
| Road distance | 33.7 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $140 |
| Drive time | 50 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $290 |
| Main roads | I-95 |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $350 |
| Back from Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center | $140 / $290 / $350 |
Going back works the same way. The driver meets you at the main entrance of the hotel and takes you to the departures curb at MIA, 33.7 miles away, in about 50 minutes with light traffic. Fares for the return from Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center are $140 (Black SUV), $290 (Van) and $350 (Van XL). The booking box below opens with the two points swapped. Book the return
Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center is 33.7 miles by road from Miami International Airport (MIA). In light traffic the drive takes about 50 minutes via I-95; rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $140 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 33.7 miles to Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center begin.
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 Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center.
In the Black SUV ($140 to Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center) 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 33.7 miles between MIA and Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center 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
A few friends and I flew into MIA and booked one private van from the airport to Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center. The ride to Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center was smooth and comfortable the whole way.
As a solo traveler I booked the airport pickup to Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center ahead of time, and it was the best call. The fare was fixed and agreed up front — exactly what I were quoted, which I really appreciated after traveling. The ride to Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center was smooth and comfortable the whole way.
First time flying into MIA by myself, and having someone right there at arrivals took the stress out of it. Traveling on my own, I felt completely at ease from arrivals all the way to Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center.
For an easy arrival, my husband and I booked this to get from MIA straight to Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center. A smooth, easy start to the two of us being on vacation. The driver was professional and courteous, which made it feel first-class.
Vinimos a Florida de aniversario y empezar el viaje con una recogida privada marcó la pauta. Era un auto privado solo para nosotros, lo que hizo el viaje a Universal Palms Hotel & Conference Center fácil y calmado. Llegando pasada la medianoche, fue un gran alivio tener un auto privado ya esperando.