This is a terminal-to-door private transfer to or from Port of Miami and Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Miami Airport — about 16 miles and 31–43 minutes along SR-836 and Palmetto Expressway — booked in advance at a flat rate from $80 per vehicle, with a bilingual chauffeur and full luggage assistance included.
Pricing is flat and per vehicle for the one-way run — the group travels together for a single locked fare, tolls and fuel included.
The most reliable option is a pre-booked private transfer: a private SUV assigned to your group, timed to your ship’s arrival, staged at the terminal when you walk off.
Your driver follows SR-836 and Palmetto Expressway for the 16-mile hop and drops the group at the entrance, bags carried to the curb beside you.
Reserving is simple: half now, half on the day, and a fair cancellation window.
Hialeah Park Racing & Casino and Amelia Earhart Park sit within easy reach of the stay, with Milander Park and the Palmetto Expressway also nearby in Hialeah.
For early arrivals and late flights we run flexible, private hourly tours straight from the cruise terminals — the luggage stays locked in the vehicle while you explore.
At the hotel, look for your driver at the main entrance. At the port, the pickup is coordinated by message as you walk off, and the included 30-minute wait window absorbs slow gangways.
Child safety seats are part of the service:
North of the airport, Hialeah mixes industry, dense neighbourhoods, and landmarks like Amelia Earhart Park and the century-old Hialeah Park.
The hotel side — amenities, luggage holds, early check-in — is covered at Howard Johnson official site.
Choose by headcount and luggage — every option is private and runs direct between the terminals and Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Miami Airport.
Every booking gets its own vehicle and chauffeur — a superior service built around your sailing, not a pooled shuttle making the rounds.
Budget 31 to 43 minutes between Port of Miami and Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Miami Airport, depending on the hour.
Traffic on SR-836 and Palmetto Expressway is the only variable, which is why the pickup follows your ship’s actual arrival with room to spare rather than a slot cut to the minute.
For a clean, surprise-free total, here is what stays outside the quoted price:
The fare includes complimentary waiting:
For the whole vehicle. The flat rate above covers your entire group one way — it does not increase per passenger.
Roughly 31 to 43 minutes terminal to door, depending on traffic and the hour.
Yes — the same flat one-way rate covers the reverse leg. Book both directions together and each pickup is planned around your ship’s schedule.
Plan on one checked bag plus a carry-on per passenger in the SUV; the vans carry proportionally more. Message us about oversized items and we confirm the right vehicle.
When the schedule falls outside 7:00 AM–9:00 PM, this is the only adjustment:
Disembarkation mornings are exactly when app prices spike: thousands of passengers request cars at once and an Uber or Lyft fare can multiply at the terminal curb. A reserved transfer to Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Miami Airport is priced before any of that happens, and it cannot move.
Coming off a ship with the whole passenger list, the calculus is simple — a locked fare and a driver already assigned, instead of hoping the nearest car accepts a trip from the port at rush hour.
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Send the date, group size, and your ship and we confirm the vehicle to Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel – Miami Airport with the pickup staged around your arrival.
Text beats calling here: we may be serving another client, and messages are answered promptly between trips.
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Booking a minimum of 24 hours out is our advice. During holidays and busy weekends, reserving early helps guarantee you get a spot.
Absolutely, we take reservations from anywhere on the globe. International payments are welcome, and we keep travelers in the loop through WhatsApp and email.
No. We handle advance reservations only. Booking at least four hours ahead is recommended; same-day rides depend on availability and can’t be promised.
Yes. To lock in your booking, we request a 50% down payment for reservations below $199 USD and 30% for reservations of $200 USD or higher.
No. To hold and guarantee the vehicle, a 50% deposit must be sent through our payment link or via Zelle. Whatever’s left can be paid in cash once the driver shows up.
No. Beyond the airport, we also cover hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private residences.
We run XL SUVs for smaller parties, vans seating 12 and 14, and full-size buses holding 40 to 54 passengers — perfect for large gatherings.
Yes. We handle weddings, corporate conferences, VIP functions, and other special events. Get in touch for a personalized quote.
A number of vehicles in our fleet come with Wi-Fi and USB ports. Tell us ahead of time if it’s a must-have, and we’ll assign a vehicle that fits your needs.
No. We only do private transfers. The vehicle is set aside just for you and your party, with no shared seating whatsoever.
Not an issue. We follow your flight live and shift the pickup time as needed, with no added cost.
Pass along the updated details as soon as you can, and we’ll revise your booking while keeping an eye on the new flight status.
Curbside pickup is our main approach. Just message us your exit gate and the driver will roll up within minutes — typically quicker than the classic sign-holding option.
Should you rather have the driver wait in the terminal holding a sign with your name, we can set that up too for $20
The day before your ride, we’ll message you the driver’s name, the vehicle model, and its license plate, plus step-by-step curbside pickup directions.
No need to stress. We’ll message you the moment your flight touches down. If we don’t hear back quickly, the driver will automatically make his way to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll locate you; we never leave anyone stranded.
On domestic flights, we allow up to 60 minutes of waiting after arrival.
On international flights, the courtesy window stretches to 120 minutes.
For hotel pickups, there’s a 15-minute grace window.
For port pickups, we hold up to 60 minutes beyond the scheduled time.
This is uncommon, given that two complimentary hours of waiting are already built in. If you remain inside the airport past that point, the ride can be treated as a no-show. You may also ask for more waiting time, priced at US$ 30 for every additional 30-minute block, paid in cash straight to the driver.
Yes. Our drivers give a hand loading and unloading your luggage.
The standard limit is one large suitcase plus one carry-on for each traveler.
Bringing bulkier or extra items — additional suitcases, musical instruments, mobility gear, or strollers? Let us know beforehand so we can set aside the room. There may be an extra fee.
Yes. Small pets are welcome, provided they remain in a secure carrier. Please give us a heads-up in advance.
Yes. One free child car seat comes with the ride for kids under five. Need an additional seat? Request it ahead of time; it runs US$ 15.
We’d appreciate it if you didn’t eat while traveling. Only water in sealed bottles may be brought on board.
Unplanned stops aren’t part of the base fare. That said, if a short, nearby stop is set up in advance, we’ll do our best to work it in. A modest charge may apply depending on the extra time.
Yes. Give us a minimum of 24 hours’ notice and, subject to availability, we’ll move your pickup time.
No. The price we quote is what you pay — nothing hidden. A driver tip is optional and entirely up to you; it’s always appreciated.
Hassle-free: shared transfers don’t compare to this, no thinking, just got in and got there, kept the suitcases upright in the trunk.
Reservei na noite anterior, éramos só nós dois e não sabia qual transporte escolher, acertei. confirmaram por mensagem na noite anterior. Jeito esperto de começar uma viagem
Pontual. Interior limpo. Confirmação rápida.
Booked for our cruise day and everything ran on time Made the start of our stay easy.
De la confirmación a la bajada, cada paso en su sitio.