This is a door-to-door private transfer to or from MIA and The Ocean Gate Hotel — roughly 33.4 miles and 54–68 minutes by I-95 — reserved ahead at a flat rate from $120 per vehicle, in a private SUV with a bilingual driver who tracks your flight.
Prices are set per vehicle for the one-way trip, agreed up front, with tolls and fuel already included.
For The Ocean Gate Hotel, a pre-booked private transfer beats a taxi line or a rideshare wait — your private SUV and driver are reserved for your arrival.
After you clear the terminal, the driver meets you and heads out via I-95, so the roughly 33.4-mile trip is one smooth ride.
You get a private car and a bilingual driver on every trip — a superior service at a flat, honest price.
From The Ocean Gate Hotel, the water is a short walk or drive, so many travelers add a beach stop the same day they arrive.
A stay at The Ocean Gate Hotel often means a schedule to keep — a flat-rate private car with a set pickup time keeps meetings around Fort Lauderdale tight and predictable.
Plan on about 54 to 68 minutes from MIA to The Ocean Gate Hotel, depending on traffic.
Off-peak, I-95 moves quickly; morning and late-afternoon rush push the drive toward the higher end, which is why the driver watches your flight and adjusts the pickup.
Payment is straightforward: a small deposit secures the booking and the balance is flexible.
Once you have settled in, Las Olas Boulevard and Fort Lauderdale Beach are among the closest landmarks, with Port Everglades and Hugh Taylor Birch State Park also within easy reach of Fort Lauderdale.
Known for its beach and canal-lined waterways, Fort Lauderdale centres on Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverwalk, and Port Everglades — one of the world’s busiest cruise ports.
With the port near Fort Lauderdale, we handle airport-to-hotel and hotel-to-terminal runs on the same flat-rate, flight-tracked basis.
Nothing changes on your end. We track the flight and move the pickup to your actual landing time, at no extra charge — there is no need to re-book.
Plan on about 54 to 68 minutes door to door, depending on traffic. Off-peak is quicker; rush hour is the slower end.
Per vehicle. Your whole group rides for the one flat price shown above — it does not go up with more passengers.
It is the flat per-vehicle rate listed above — a private van, not a shared shuttle. A round trip is simply double the one-way price.
Only a small after-hours surcharge on pickups outside daytime hours — the exact amounts are in the night-surcharge section on this page; the base fare stays flat.
A modest surcharge applies to pickups outside the daytime window:
Booking ahead buys predictability an app cannot. The price to The Ocean Gate Hotel is agreed up front and never surges the way an Uber or Lyft fare does at a busy hour, and the car is held for your group rather than assigned at the curb.
If the flight runs late, we re-time the pickup at no charge, where an app would have you request a new car and pay again. One booking, one coordinated pickup, and a total that usually lands well under a peak-hour rideshare fare.
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Send us your flight details and travel date to lock in a flat-rate private transfer to The Ocean Gate Hotel; we reply with the confirmation.
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We recommend booking a minimum of 24 hours before your trip. During holiday periods and packed weekends, the earlier you reserve, the more likely we’ll have a vehicle open for you.
Yes indeed — guests from any country are welcome to reserve. Overseas payments are no problem, and we stay in touch with you by WhatsApp and email throughout.
Not really — every trip has to be set up in advance. Try to give us four hours’ notice or more, because same-day slots can’t be guaranteed.
Yes. Putting down a deposit holds your spot: pay 50% on trips under $199 USD, or 30% once the fare reaches $200 USD and above.
You can’t cover the whole fare that way — first lock in your car with a 50% deposit through our payment link or Zelle, and then pay the remaining balance in cash when the driver shows up.
Far from it — aside from airports, we also pick up at hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private homes.
We run SUV XLs suited to smaller groups, vans with 12 and 14 seats, and large buses holding 40 to 54 passengers for big occasions.
Absolutely — whether it’s a wedding, a corporate conference, a VIP gathering, or any other special event, we’ve got it covered. Contact us for a custom quote.
A number of our cars are equipped with Wi-Fi and USB charging. Let us know in advance that you’ll need these, and we’ll match you with the right vehicle.
No — all of our transfers are private. The car is reserved solely for you and your party, so you’ll never sit with other passengers.
Relax — we monitor your flight in real time and adjust the pickup accordingly, with no extra charge.
Simply share the updated information as soon as possible, and we’ll revise your reservation while keeping an eye on the new flight.
By default we do curbside pickup. Send us a text with your exit gate and your driver will be there in just a few minutes — faster than the traditional sign-holding wait.
Would you rather have a driver holding a name sign inside the terminal? That option is available for US$ 20.
One day before your trip, you’ll receive a message from us listing the driver’s name, the car model, and the plate number, plus complete instructions for the curbside meeting point.
Don’t panic — the instant your plane touches down, we’ll send you a text. Should you not reply soon, your driver will make their way to the international arrivals hall. Just stay put there and we’ll come to you; no one is ever abandoned.
Domestic flights: up to 60 minutes after you land
International flights: 120 minutes of complimentary waiting
Hotel pickups: a 15-minute grace period
Port pickups: up to 60 minutes past the scheduled time
This is an unusual situation, because two hours of free waiting are built in already. Remaining in the airport beyond that point may be treated as a no-show. Extra waiting can be purchased — US$ 30 per additional 30-minute block, paid directly to the driver in cash.
Definitely — your driver is happy to help you with your bags.
Each person is allowed one large suitcase along with a single carry-on as standard. Planning to bring extras — additional bags, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Tell us ahead of time so we can get ready; there may be an additional fee.
Yes — we happily accept small pets provided they remain in a secure carrier. Do let us know beforehand.
For children under five, one child car seat comes at no charge. Want more than one? Ask for it while booking; every extra seat is US$ 15.
Please refrain from eating on board. The sole beverage permitted is water in a sealed bottle.
Spontaneous stops aren’t covered by the standard fare, though a short, nearby one set up beforehand can be included. The additional time might carry a small charge.
Yes, of course. Give us a minimum of 24 hours’ notice and, if space allows, we’ll shift your pickup to a new time.
What we quote is precisely what you’ll be charged. A gratuity for the driver is completely optional, though always welcome.
On point. shared transfers don’t compare to this.
Stepped out of baggage claim and the kids were tired so, managed our oversized bags fine. the trunk fit four large suitcases plus carry-ons. Looked like the car had just been detailed.
Just what I needed. very steady driving, very chill
Booked it last minute and no issues. showed up right on time.
Surpreendeu na qualidade, calmo na direção, deu pra relaxar, sinceramente confirmaram por mensagem na noite anterior, (a tarifa de $80 se manteve).