Miami to Fort Lauderdale Private Transportation
Book private transportation from Miami to Fort Lauderdale for airport, hotel, residence and point-to-point travel. This page is the broad Miami-origin option for travelers who want a dedicated SUV or van instead of shared transportation.
Private transfer fares
Base fares per vehicle, for one direct, one-way transfer. Extra miles, pickup time and selected extras may increase the price. Enter your route to see the breakdown and final total, including any applicable fees, before paying.
The price is per vehicle and per journey. Published rates start from the amount shown. The final price may increase depending on distance, exact pickup and destination addresses, and requested extras. We will confirm the route and price before booking.
Prices are per vehicle for one trip on the route shown. A return journey requires a separate booking. Confirm addresses outside this route, additional stops and bulky luggage with us before booking.
Miami to Fort Lauderdale Private Transportation Rates
These vehicle options are available between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, including common airport, hotel and residential routes:
- Up to 5 passengers: From USD 140.
Service in an XL SUV, such as a Ford Expedition, Chevrolet Suburban, or similar. - Up to 9 passengers: From USD 200.
Service in a van-type vehicle, such as a Ford Transit or similar. - Up to 14 passengers: From USD 240.
Service in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van or similar high-capacity vehicle.
What’s included
- Private transportation in an exclusive vehicle for your group.
- Direct one-way transfer from your confirmed Miami pickup address to your Fort Lauderdale destination.
- Fuel.
- Regular tolls, when applicable.
- Taxes.
- Flight monitoring for the arriving flight when pickup is at an airport.
- Bilingual driver service in English and Spanish.
- Advance coordination of pickup time, pickup location, flight details, and final destination.
What’s not included
- Food or drinks.
- Driver gratuity.
- Additional stops not requested in advance.
- Multiple pickup addresses without prior coordination.
- Extra waiting time outside the courtesy waiting period.
- Night service fee, when applicable.
Luggage and child seats
Each passenger may bring one checked bag weighing up to 23 kg, one carry-on suitcase and one backpack. Tell us your luggage count when booking so we can assign the appropriate vehicle.
Additional luggage is subject to available space and must be declared before the service.
If your luggage exceeds the vehicle’s capacity, you will need to book a larger vehicle or transport the excess in another vehicle, such as a taxi, at your own expense. We cannot transport luggage that exceeds the available capacity.
Yes. Include all passengers, including babies and children, when stating your group size.
Yes. Request it when booking and provide the child’s age so we can arrange it. The first seat is complimentary, subject to availability. Each additional seat costs $20.
Yes. Tell us when booking that you will bring a stroller or folding wheelchair so we can account for the space required alongside the rest of your luggage.
Pickup planning
Provide exact addresses, date, pickup time, passengers, luggage and, where applicable, flight number or cruise ship name. Your driver will send meeting instructions before the service.
Pickups from FLL
Pickup takes place in the area designated by the airport authority. After collecting all your luggage, follow your driver’s instructions to reach that area and tell us where you are. We cannot pick up passengers at other doors or locations.
Yes. Message your driver once you have all your luggage. Then go to the authorized area and confirm your location when you are ready there. The driver waits in a separate area approximately 10 minutes from the airport and will approach once you confirm you are ready to board.
The assigned waiting area is approximately 10 minutes from the airport. Once you are ready in the authorized area and confirm your location, the driver will approach. This is an approximate time and may vary with traffic.
No. We must wait in a separate area until you are ready. Let us know when you have collected your luggage and confirm when you reach the authorized area so we can coordinate the approach.
The airport authority requires us to use the designated areas. Picking up passengers elsewhere may result in a fine. Thank you for your understanding and for following your driver’s instructions so we can meet easily and keep the pickup area orderly.
These authorized-area instructions apply to FLL. For pickup at MIA, tell your driver your door number once you have your luggage and follow their instructions. For pickup at a port, hotel or residence, use the meeting point confirmed for that origin.
Waiting time and nighttime service
We include 2 hours of complimentary waiting time for international flights and 1 hour for domestic flights, counted from the actual landing time.
If you arrange a specific pickup time in advance, your complimentary waiting time starts at that time.
Yes. You can arrange a specific pickup time if you would like more time before leaving. The complimentary waiting allowance for your flight will start at the agreed time.
If you finish the arrival procedures earlier, you will need to wait until the time you requested.
Additional waiting time has a cost and must be coordinated with the driver, subject to vehicle availability. For SUVs and vans, it is charged in started 30-minute blocks, each equal to half the vehicle’s hourly rate.
For buses, additional waiting time is quoted according to the service.
Yes. Pickups between 9:00 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., Miami time, carry a $30 surcharge for SUV XL vehicles and vans.
For buses, the nighttime surcharge is 10% of the service price.
Hotel and residential pickups retain 15 minutes of complimentary waiting from the agreed time; port pickups retain one hour.
Payment and confirmation
You can book by paying 50% of the service price or pay the full amount in advance. Your reservation is confirmed once payment has been recorded and availability has been confirmed.
The outstanding balance is paid in cash to the driver on the day you receive your first service.
No. If you book with a 50% deposit, you must pay the entire remaining reservation balance when you receive the first service, including the balance for any later transfers.
We accept card payments through the website or a payment link, Zelle, Venmo and Wise. Card, Venmo and Wise payments carry an additional 4% processing fee. Zelle does not carry this fee.
The outstanding balance is paid in cash to the driver when you receive your first service.
Changes and cancellations
Yes. You can request changes at least 24 hours before the service. All changes are subject to availability and must be confirmed by our team.
Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the service receive a full refund.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the service, no-shows and unused services are non-refundable.
Contact our team and provide the passenger’s name, reservation details and the change or cancellation you wish to request.
For changes, contact us at least 24 hours in advance. For cancellation with a full refund, you must contact us at least 48 hours in advance.
Private transfers to and from Miami International Airport (MIA)
These questions and conditions apply to private transfers to or from Miami International Airport (MIA).
The service and your reservation
1. Is the transfer to or from MIA private or shared?
This is a private service. The vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and the people included in your reservation.
2. Is the price per person or per vehicle?
The price is per vehicle for the booked route. Select a vehicle with enough capacity for all passengers and their luggage.
3. Can I book from MIA to my hotel and from my hotel to MIA?
Yes. You can book either direction or both. We can also pick you up or drop you off at a residence or another address, according to your booked route.
4. Does the price include a round trip?
Each transfer covers one direction only. If you need a round trip, you must book both services.
5. What is included in the transfer price?
The price includes the private vehicle, driver, fuel, regular tolls and taxes. For MIA pickups, it also includes flight monitoring and pickup coordination.
Gratuities, Meet & Greet, additional stops, extra waiting time and applicable nighttime surcharges are not included.
6. Which vehicles are available?
We offer SUV XL vehicles for up to 5 passengers, vans for up to 9 passengers and executive vans for up to 14 passengers. Larger groups can request a quotation.
Your vehicle choice must account for both passengers and luggage.
7. What information do you need for a pickup at MIA?
We need the passenger’s full name, a contact telephone number, arrival date, airline, flight number, passenger count, luggage details and destination address.
8. What information do you need for a transfer to MIA?
We need the passenger’s full name, contact telephone number, hotel name or exact pickup address, date, chosen pickup time, passenger count and luggage details.
To confirm the service, you must have paid 50% or the full reservation amount.
Payments and outstanding balance
9. Do I have to pay in full to book?
You can book by paying 50% of the service price or pay the full amount in advance. Your reservation is confirmed once payment has been recorded and availability has been confirmed.
10. When and how do I pay the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance is paid in cash to the driver on the day you receive your first service.
11. If I book a round trip or several transfers, can I pay each balance separately?
No. If you book with a 50% deposit, you must pay the entire remaining reservation balance when you receive the first service, including the balance for any later transfers.
12. Which payment methods do you accept?
We accept card payments through the website or a payment link, Zelle, Venmo and Wise. Card, Venmo and Wise payments carry an additional 4% processing fee. Zelle does not carry this fee.
The outstanding balance is paid in cash to the driver when you receive your first service.
Pickup at Miami International Airport
13. Where will the driver pick me up at MIA?
You may exit through any door. Once you have your luggage and are ready for pickup, tell your driver the door number and we will pick you up there.
Your assigned driver will message you the day before your arrival with more specific instructions.
14. When will my driver contact me?
Your assigned driver will message you the day before your arrival with pickup instructions. On the day of service, keep the phone number provided in your reservation available so you can coordinate the meeting.
15. Should I let the driver know when I have collected my luggage?
Yes. Tell your driver when you have all your luggage and are ready to leave. Provide your door number and follow the instructions the driver has sent you.
16. What should I do if I have no connection or cannot find my driver’s message?
You can ask someone to let you make a telephone call or contact us on your behalf. Provide the name on the reservation and your location, including the door number, so we can coordinate your pickup.
17. Does the standard service include someone waiting inside with a name sign?
No. Standard pickup is coordinated directly with your driver outside the terminal.
You do not need to purchase Meet & Greet: our system allows you to exit through a door and coordinate pickup there, avoiding the walk to a parked vehicle and the cost of this additional service.
18. Can I book Meet & Greet? How much does it cost?
Yes. You can request a greeting inside the terminal with a sign displaying your name. This service must be arranged in advance and costs an additional $20 for SUVs or $80 for vans and buses.
Flights and waiting time
19. Do you monitor my flight?
Yes. We monitor all flights associated with MIA pickup reservations to organize the service around your actual arrival.
20. What happens if my flight arrives early or is delayed?
We adjust pickup according to the flight’s arrival. If you have arranged a specific pickup time, that will be the scheduled time for your service.
21. What happens if the airline cancels my flight?
We reschedule your transfer at no additional cost, subject to availability. Let us know about the cancellation and provide your new flight details as soon as possible.
22. What happens if I miss my flight or do not board for personal reasons?
If the flight operates normally but you miss it, do not board or do not arrive for personal reasons, the reservation is considered a no-show, with no refund or free rescheduling.
Free rescheduling following a flight cancellation applies when the issue is with the flight, not when the passenger fails to board for personal reasons.
23. How much waiting time is included?
We include 2 hours of complimentary waiting time for international flights and 1 hour for domestic flights, counted from the actual landing time.
If you arrange a specific pickup time in advance, your complimentary waiting time starts at that time.
24. Can I request a pickup time later than my flight’s arrival?
Yes. You can arrange a specific pickup time if you would like more time before leaving. The complimentary waiting allowance for your flight will start at the agreed time.
If you finish the arrival procedures earlier, you will need to wait until the time you requested.
25. What should I do if immigration or baggage delivery takes longer than expected?
Stay in touch with your assigned driver and let them know about the delay. The included waiting allowance is 2 hours for international flights and 1 hour for domestic flights.
For nighttime arrivals, we suggest considering a specific pickup time, as arrival procedures can take more than two hours. If your pickup falls within nighttime hours, the applicable surcharge applies.
26. What happens when the complimentary waiting time runs out?
Additional waiting time has a cost and must be coordinated with the driver, subject to vehicle availability. For SUVs and vans, it is charged in started 30-minute blocks, each equal to half the vehicle’s hourly rate.
For buses, additional waiting time is quoted according to the service.
27. What happens if I do not stay in contact with the driver?
Communication is necessary to coordinate pickup and report any delay. If we cannot reach you and you do not appear within the agreed waiting period, we may declare the reservation a no-show, with no refund.
Transfers from your hotel or residence to MIA
28. What pickup time do you recommend for a transfer to the airport?
As a reference, we recommend scheduling pickup 3 hours and 30 minutes before your flight departs: approximately 30 minutes for the transfer and arrival at the airport 3 hours before departure.
You may need more time depending on your starting address, traffic and weather. The passenger chooses the pickup time and should also consider the airline’s guidance.
29. Who decides the pickup time for a transfer to MIA?
You choose your pickup time. We can offer guidance, but traffic, weather and other unexpected circumstances can affect the journey.
Golden Ride Miami is not responsible for missed flights resulting from the passenger’s chosen pickup time, traffic delays, weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control.
30. How long will the driver wait at my hotel or residence?
The service includes 15 minutes of complimentary waiting time from the agreed pickup time. We recommend being ready with all your luggage so you can leave for the airport on time.
Luggage, children and transportation needs
31. How much luggage can I bring?
Each passenger may bring one checked bag weighing up to 23 kg, one carry-on suitcase and one backpack. Tell us your luggage count when booking so we can assign the appropriate vehicle.
32. What happens if I bring additional luggage?
Additional luggage is subject to available space and must be declared before the service.
If your luggage exceeds the vehicle’s capacity, you will need to book a larger vehicle or transport the excess in another vehicle, such as a taxi, at your own expense. We cannot transport luggage that exceeds the available capacity.
33. Do babies and children count toward the vehicle’s passenger capacity?
Yes. Include all passengers, including babies and children, when stating your group size.
34. Can I request a child seat?
Yes. Request it when booking and provide the child’s age so we can arrange it. The first seat is complimentary, subject to availability. Each additional seat costs $20.
35. Can I bring a stroller or a folding wheelchair?
Yes. Tell us when booking that you will bring a stroller or folding wheelchair so we can account for the space required alongside the rest of your luggage.
36. Can I travel with a pet?
Yes. You must tell us when booking. Your pet must travel in a carrier or with an appropriate restraint system.
Stops, surcharges and service conditions
37. Can I add a stop or drop passengers off at different addresses?
Yes, with advance coordination. Additional service time will be charged with a one-hour minimum, according to the selected vehicle’s hourly rate.
Provide all stops and addresses when booking so we can organize the route and confirm the cost.
38. Is there a surcharge for nighttime pickups?
Yes. Pickups between 9:00 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., Miami time, carry a $30 surcharge for SUV XL vehicles and vans.
For buses, the nighttime surcharge is 10% of the service price.
39. Is eating or drinking allowed inside the vehicle?
Food and drinks are not permitted during regular transfers to or from MIA.
Changes and cancellations
40. Can I change my reservation?
Yes. You can request changes at least 24 hours before the service. All changes are subject to availability and must be confirmed by our team.
41. What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the service receive a full refund.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the service, no-shows and unused services are non-refundable.
42. How do I request a change or cancellation?
Contact our team and provide the passenger’s name, reservation details and the change or cancellation you wish to request.
For changes, contact us at least 24 hours in advance. For cancellation with a full refund, you must contact us at least 48 hours in advance.
Private transfers to and from Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL)
These questions cover private transfers from or to FLL. Airport pickup instructions apply when your journey starts at FLL.
Private service and reservations
1. Is the transfer to or from FLL private or shared?
This is a private service. The vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and the people included in your reservation.
2. Is the price per person or per vehicle?
The price is per vehicle and per journey. Published rates start from the amount shown. The final price may increase depending on distance, exact pickup and destination addresses, and requested extras. We will confirm the route and price before booking.
3. Can I book from FLL to my hotel and from my hotel to FLL?
Yes. You can book either direction or both. We can also pick you up or drop you off at a residence or another address, according to your booked route.
4. Does the price include a round trip?
Each transfer covers one direction only. If you need a round trip, you must book both services.
5. What is included in the transfer price?
The price includes the private vehicle, driver, fuel, regular tolls and taxes. For FLL pickups, it also includes flight monitoring and pickup coordination.
Gratuities, Meet & Greet, additional stops, extra waiting time and applicable nighttime surcharges are not included.
6. Which vehicles are available?
We offer SUV XL vehicles for up to 5 passengers, vans for up to 9 passengers and executive vans for up to 14 passengers. Larger groups can request a quotation.
Your vehicle choice must account for both passengers and luggage.
7. What information do you need for a pickup at FLL?
We need the passenger’s full name, a contact telephone number, arrival date, airline, flight number, passenger count, luggage details and destination address.
Payments
8. Do I have to pay in full to book?
You can book by paying 50% of the service price or pay the full amount in advance. Your reservation is confirmed once payment has been recorded and availability has been confirmed.
9. When and how do I pay the outstanding balance?
The outstanding balance is paid in cash to the driver on the day you receive your first service.
10. If I book a round trip or several transfers, can I pay each balance separately?
No. If you book with a 50% deposit, you must pay the entire remaining reservation balance when you receive the first service, including the balance for any later transfers.
11. Which payment methods do you accept?
We accept card payments through the website or a payment link, Zelle, Venmo and Wise. Card, Venmo and Wise payments carry an additional 4% processing fee. Zelle does not carry this fee.
The outstanding balance is paid in cash to the driver when you receive your first service.
Pickup at FLL
12. Where will my driver pick me up at FLL?
Pickup takes place in the area designated by the airport authority. After collecting all your luggage, follow your driver’s instructions to reach that area and tell us where you are. We cannot pick up passengers at other doors or locations.
13. When will my driver contact me?
Your assigned driver will message you the day before your arrival with pickup instructions. On the day of service, keep the phone number provided in your reservation available so you can coordinate the meeting.
14. Should I let the driver know when I have collected my luggage?
Yes. Message your driver once you have all your luggage. Then go to the authorized area and confirm your location when you are ready there. The driver waits in a separate area approximately 10 minutes from the airport and will approach once you confirm you are ready to board.
15. What if I have no connection or cannot find the driver’s message?
You can ask someone to let you make a call or contact us on your behalf. Give the reservation name and the authorized area where you are waiting.
16. Does standard pickup include someone waiting inside with a sign?
No. Standard pickup is coordinated directly with the driver in the authorized airport area. Meet & Greet is an optional service that must be requested in advance and is not included in the standard transfer.
17. Can I book Meet & Greet? How much does it cost?
Yes. You can request a greeting inside the terminal with a sign displaying your name. This service must be arranged in advance and costs an additional $20 for SUVs or $80 for vans and buses.
18. How long does the driver take to reach the pickup area?
The assigned waiting area is approximately 10 minutes from the airport. Once you are ready in the authorized area and confirm your location, the driver will approach. This is an approximate time and may vary with traffic.
19. Can the driver wait for me in the pickup area?
No. We must wait in a separate area until you are ready. Let us know when you have collected your luggage and confirm when you reach the authorized area so we can coordinate the approach.
20. Why can’t you pick me up at another door or location?
The airport authority requires us to use the designated areas. Picking up passengers elsewhere may result in a fine. Thank you for your understanding and for following your driver’s instructions so we can meet easily and keep the pickup area orderly.
Flights and waiting time
21. Do you monitor my flight?
Yes. We monitor all flights associated with FLL pickup reservations to organize the service around your actual arrival.
22. What happens if my flight arrives early or is delayed?
We adjust pickup according to the flight’s arrival. If you have arranged a specific pickup time, that will be the scheduled time for your service.
23. What happens if the airline cancels my flight?
We reschedule your transfer at no additional cost, subject to availability. Let us know about the cancellation and provide your new flight details as soon as possible.
24. What happens if I miss my flight or do not board for personal reasons?
If the flight operates normally but you miss it, do not board or do not arrive for personal reasons, the reservation is considered a no-show, with no refund or free rescheduling.
Free rescheduling following a flight cancellation applies when the issue is with the flight, not when the passenger fails to board for personal reasons.
25. How much waiting time is included?
We include 2 hours of complimentary waiting time for international flights and 1 hour for domestic flights, counted from the actual landing time.
If you arrange a specific pickup time in advance, your complimentary waiting time starts at that time.
26. Can I request a pickup time later than my flight’s arrival?
Yes. You can arrange a specific pickup time if you would like more time before leaving. The complimentary waiting allowance for your flight will start at the agreed time.
If you finish the arrival procedures earlier, you will need to wait until the time you requested.
27. What should I do if immigration or baggage delivery takes longer than expected?
Stay in touch with your assigned driver and let them know about the delay. The included waiting allowance is 2 hours for international flights and 1 hour for domestic flights.
For nighttime arrivals, we suggest considering a specific pickup time, as arrival procedures can take more than two hours. If your pickup falls within nighttime hours, the applicable surcharge applies.
28. What happens when the complimentary waiting time runs out?
Additional waiting time has a cost and must be coordinated with the driver, subject to vehicle availability. For SUVs and vans, it is charged in started 30-minute blocks, each equal to half the vehicle’s hourly rate.
For buses, additional waiting time is quoted according to the service.
29. What happens if I do not stay in contact with the driver?
Communication is necessary to coordinate pickup and report any delay. If we cannot reach you and you do not appear within the agreed waiting period, we may declare the reservation a no-show, with no refund.
Luggage, children and travel needs
30. How much luggage can I bring?
Each passenger may bring one checked bag weighing up to 23 kg, one carry-on suitcase and one backpack. Tell us your luggage count when booking so we can assign the appropriate vehicle.
31. What happens if I bring additional luggage?
Additional luggage is subject to available space and must be declared before the service.
If your luggage exceeds the vehicle’s capacity, you will need to book a larger vehicle or transport the excess in another vehicle, such as a taxi, at your own expense. We cannot transport luggage that exceeds the available capacity.
32. Do babies and children count toward the vehicle’s passenger capacity?
Yes. Include all passengers, including babies and children, when stating your group size.
33. Can I request a child seat?
Yes. Request it when booking and provide the child’s age so we can arrange it. The first seat is complimentary, subject to availability. Each additional seat costs $20.
34. Can I bring a stroller or a folding wheelchair?
Yes. Tell us when booking that you will bring a stroller or folding wheelchair so we can account for the space required alongside the rest of your luggage.
35. Can I travel with a pet?
Yes. You must tell us when booking. Your pet must travel in a carrier or with an appropriate restraint system.
Additional stops and nighttime service
36. Can I add a stop or drop passengers off at different addresses?
Yes, with advance coordination. Additional service time will be charged with a one-hour minimum, according to the selected vehicle’s hourly rate.
Provide all stops and addresses when booking so we can organize the route and confirm the cost.
37. Is there a surcharge for nighttime pickups?
Yes. Pickups between 9:00 p.m. and 6:59 a.m., Miami time, carry a $30 surcharge for SUV XL vehicles and vans.
For buses, the nighttime surcharge is 10% of the service price.
38. Is eating or drinking allowed inside the vehicle?
Food and drinks are not permitted during regular transfers to or from FLL.
Changes and cancellations
39. Can I change my reservation?
Yes. You can request changes at least 24 hours before the service. All changes are subject to availability and must be confirmed by our team.
40. What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the service receive a full refund.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the service, no-shows and unused services are non-refundable.
41. How do I request a change or cancellation?
Contact our team and provide the passenger’s name, reservation details and the change or cancellation you wish to request.
For changes, contact us at least 24 hours in advance. For cancellation with a full refund, you must contact us at least 48 hours in advance.
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