From $645 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Orlando and Islands Inn on the Drive covers about 218.4 miles (351.5 km) in roughly 3.5 hours down I-95, in a chauffeured Black SUV or upscale van at a flat rate. Settle in while a bilingual driver handles the full door-to-door drive — no rental counter, no parking, no tolls to fumble.
Fares are flat and per vehicle, locked the moment you book — your whole group rides for one price, with no surge for traffic or demand.
Settle the folio and hand back the keys before the collection time, not after. Most Orlando properties want the room released in the late morning while long-drive parties often prefer a later start, so leave the bags with the bell desk, enjoy the pool, and come down when the driver messages that he is outside. Give us your room number and the name the booking sits under, and mention it if you are still on property under a different last name than the one on the transfer.
The simplest way to travel this route is a private door-to-door transfer in one dedicated vehicle. We pick you up at your agreed Orlando-region address — a resort lobby, a vacation home, or a convention hotel — load the luggage, and drive the whole way south to the South Florida door, with one driver from start to finish and never a shared ride. Select the vehicle that matches your group: a Black SUV for up to five, or a private Sprinter van for larger parties. Booking takes one message on WhatsApp — send your date, pickup point, passenger count, and bag count, and we confirm the vehicle and time. On journey day your chauffeur arrives ready, tracks your schedule, and keeps the cabin climate-controlled the entire drive, so you arrive rested instead of frazzled from a long highway run.
Our service centers on one private vehicle reserved for your group and a bilingual driver who speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese. The fare is locked at booking, so the figure you agree to is the figure you pay — no meter, no demand pricing after a long day at the parks. You deal with one company and one chauffeur for the entire long drive, not a rotating dispatch queue, and you reach us directly on WhatsApp to set a pickup time, adjust a detail, or confirm your vehicle. The driver tracks your schedule and plans the southbound run around it. For families and groups moving between Orlando and the South Florida coast, the result is a quieter, better-organized journey — upscale comfort end to end, with the same person responsible for you from the agreed pickup to the final door.
The flat rate covers the complete door-to-door drive in one private vehicle with your bilingual chauffeur. Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are built into the price, so the Florida toll booths and gas stops are never your problem. Onboard WiFi runs off a mobile hotspot, the cabin stays climate-controlled the whole way, and one short optional comfort stop for a restroom, a snack, or a stretch fits effortlessly into the route — just let the driver know. The first child seat for a child under five is included at no charge. What the rate does not absorb is a small, clearly defined set of extras, spelled out just below, so nothing is a surprise when the driver hands you the door at the end.
Most trips carry no add-ons beyond the flat fare. Extra charges apply only in a few cases: each additional child seat past the first, departures outside daytime hours, and any extra or oversized bags that need a larger van. Each one is confirmed in writing at booking, never sprung on you on trip day.
Yes to both, with a quick heads-up. Small pets ride along when you let us know in advance on WhatsApp and travel in a pet carrier. For little ones, the first child seat for a child under five is free; any additional seats carry a small fee we confirm when you book.
Plan on about 3.5 hours for the roughly 218.4-mile drive in light traffic. That off-peak figure holds for most daytime departures on the interstate. Real travel time moves with the calendar: a weekday mid-morning run is usually the smoothest, while Friday afternoons, Sunday returns, holiday weekends, and large Orlando event or park-closing days can stretch the journey with heavier volume near the metro edges. Your driver watches conditions on the day and picks the cleanest path south, and because the fare is fixed, slower traffic never changes the price you pay. If you have a flight, a check-in window, or a dinner reservation on the far end, share it when you book and we set the pickup time with a sensible cushion, so the schedule stays relaxing rather than rushed.
Peak traffic adds time but never cost. Holiday weekends, Sunday evenings, and major Orlando event days bring the heaviest volume, while early weekday departures run closest to the off-peak estimate. The fare stays the same no matter how the road moves, so traffic affects only your timing, which the driver plans around in advance.
Islands Inn on the Drive is a boutique adults-only retreat in the Fort Lauderdale region of South Florida — a low-key, walkable getaway built around relaxation rather than crowds. Arriving from Orlando, you trade theme-park energy for the easy pace of the South Florida coast: palm-lined streets, warm evenings, and the beaches, waterways, and dining that define the region. You can read more about the property at Islands Inn on the Drive or browse the local visitor listing for the surrounding region. Your driver brings you straight to the door, luggage and all, so the first thing you do on arrival is unwind — not hunt for parking or drag bags from a distant lot.
The property sits within the greater Fort Lauderdale area, an easygoing stretch of South Florida known for its beaches, intracoastal waterways, and downtown dining scene. It is a residential, resort-style pocket rather than a high-rise tourist strip, which keeps the surroundings calm and private — a fitting contrast to a busy week up in Orlando.
The Fort Lauderdale area pairs beach time with strollable neighborhoods, waterfront restaurants, and an active arts and nightlife scene. Many guests simply settle into the adults-only property itself, then head out for a meal by the water or an afternoon on the sand. We handle the ground transfer there; what you do on arrival is yours to plan.
You reserve a vehicle class rather than one particular car, so the exact model and color within that class can change between the day you book and the day you travel. What stays fixed is the class you paid for and the seat count behind it. Ask on WhatsApp the evening before and we send the driver’s name and the vehicle he is bringing, which is what you actually look for on the day.
Three private vehicle tiers cover every group size on this route, all reserved solely for your party. The Black SUV (or SUV XL) seats up to five passengers with room for luggage — the right pick for couples, small families, and business travelers. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for six to nine passengers suits larger families and friend groups who desire to ride together with their bags. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for ten to fourteen passengers handles large parties, reunions, and event groups in a single vehicle, so nobody splits off into a second car. Every tier comes with the same bilingual chauffeur and the same door-to-door service. Tell us your headcount and bag count on WhatsApp and we match you to the smallest vehicle that carries everyone in comfort.
Payment is quick and built around what most travelers already utilize.
A few practical points come up again and again for this Orlando-to-coast run, so here are the straight answers. The fare is per vehicle, the booking is private end to end, and your driver works around your schedule rather than a fixed timetable. Whether you are a family hauling a week of park gear or an event group moving together, the answers below cover luggage, timing, and group pricing — the questions travelers ask most before they reserve. Each one is answered directly here, with the real policy, so you can book with the full picture instead of chasing details.
Each passenger gets one checked bag and one carry-on as standard, and the vehicles are sized to match their seat count. Traveling with extra or oversized bags? Message us on WhatsApp before the trip and we confirm the space or move you up to a larger van. We would rather size the vehicle right than leave a bag behind.
Yes. We run pickups at any hour, including pre-dawn departures to get ahead of a flight or a long day. Daytime trips between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM carry no surcharge; a departure before 7:00 AM falls outside those hours and adds a small surcharge, confirmed when you book. Just give us the pickup time.
The fare is per vehicle, not per person. Your whole group rides for the single flat price shown in the fares section above — five people in the SUV or a full van all travel under one rate. Nobody is charged a per-head fee, so larger groups in one vehicle get the best value.
A private Sprinter van runs at the flat per-vehicle rate listed in the fares section above — one price for the whole group, whether you book the six-to-nine or the ten-to-fourteen van. The rate is per vehicle, not per person, and a round trip is simply double the one-way.
Yes — we move convention, conference, and event groups between Orlando and South Florida in private vehicles sized to the party. A single Sprinter van keeps a delegation together from the agreed Orlando-region pickup to the South Florida venue or hotel door, with one bilingual driver for the whole run and a rate set when you book. For larger contingents traveling on the same schedule, we coordinate the vehicle to your headcount and your timing, so the group arrives together and on plan rather than scattered across separate cars. Share your event date, passenger count, and the two addresses on WhatsApp, and we confirm the right vehicle and a pickup time with a sensible cushion. Hotel and resort transfers work the same way — door to door, luggage included, one dedicated vehicle the entire drive.
Trips that depart outside our daytime window of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM carry a small surcharge for the off-hours drive:
A more coordinated, premium service end to end — flat fare, named driver, one dedicated private driver for the entire Orlando-to-South-Florida drive — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Long-distance drive | One private driver the whole trip, no swaps | Hard to book for a 4-hour ride | Hard to book for a 4-hour ride |
| Door-to-door | Pickup at your Orlando-area address, drop at the South Florida door | Curbside only after you request | Curbside only after you request |
One booking, one dedicated private driver the whole drive, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
Uber, Uber Black, Lyft, and Lyft Lux are trademarks of their respective owners. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by them. Comparison reflects publicly available pricing as of 2026.
Fort Lauderdale hosts a very large international boat show each autumn, and for that stretch the waterfront hotels fill early and the roads near the marinas move slowly. Book as soon as the room is confirmed.
Reserve in a single WhatsApp message. Send your travel date, pickup address, passenger count, and bag count, and we confirm your vehicle, your driver, and the pickup time — usually within the day. Tell us the direction too, since we drive this route to or from Orlando and Islands Inn on the Drive, and whether you desire one way or a round journey. Your seat, your vehicle, and your flat rate are held the moment the deposit lands.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748
We recommend booking at least 24 hours in advance, and online bookings need at least 12 hours’ notice. For holidays and busier weekends, please book ahead to ensure better availability.
Yes, we accept bookings from anywhere in the world. We accept international payments and keep travelers updated via WhatsApp and email.
No. We only work with reservations made in advance: online bookings need at least 12 hours’ notice. For anything sooner, message us on WhatsApp and we will check availability — same-day service is subject to availability and is not guaranteed.
Yes. The payment required to confirm depends on the exact pickup area. Pickups at Miami International Airport, PortMiami and most Miami and Miami Beach addresses can be confirmed with a 50% deposit — or you can pay in full at checkout, whichever you prefer. Transfers that start outside that area (Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Naples, Orlando and beyond) are paid in full in advance. Hourly chauffeur bookings always have the 50% deposit option.
Yes — when the 50% deposit option applies, the remaining balance is paid directly to your driver on the day of service, in cash or by card. The deposit itself (or a full payment) is made in advance through our secure payment link or via Zelle; card payments through the payment link carry a 4% processing fee, while Zelle and cash carry no fee.
No. In addition to the airport, we also serve hotels, ports, train stations, restaurants, and private addresses.
We work with a black SUV for up to 5 passengers, a van for 6 to 9 passengers and a larger van for 10 to 14. For bigger groups and events, several vehicles or buses with capacity for up to 54 people can be arranged on a custom quote, depending on availability.
Yes. We serve weddings, corporate conferences, VIP events, and other special occasions — as a direct ride to the venue, or with the chauffeur staying with you for the whole celebration on our hourly service (5-hour minimum). Contact us with the date, head count and schedule and we will set it up.
Some vehicles in our fleet are equipped with Wi-Fi and USB ports. Let us know in advance if this is essential, and we’ll book a vehicle that meets your needs.
No. We only work with private transfers. The vehicle is reserved exclusively for you and your party, with no shared seating.
No problem. We track your flight in real time and adjust the pickup time when needed, at no extra charge.
Send us the updated information as soon as possible, and we’ll adjust your booking while monitoring the new flight status.
We primarily work with curbside pickup. Just send a message with your exit gate and the driver will arrive in a few minutes — usually faster than the traditional sign-holding service.
The day before your trip, we’ll send you a message with the driver’s name, vehicle model, and license plate, along with detailed instructions for curbside pickup.
Don’t worry. We’ll send you a message as soon as your flight lands. If we don’t receive a quick reply, the driver will automatically head to the international arrivals hall. Wait there and we’ll find you.
For domestic flights, we offer up to 60 minutes of wait time after arrival.
For international flights, the courtesy time is up to 120 minutes.
For hotel pickups, there’s a 15-minute grace period.
For port pickups, we wait up to 60 minutes past the agreed time.
Two hours is the free wait for international flights. When your free waiting time ends, extra waiting is not automatic: your driver may text you an offer to keep waiting for US$ 50 per 30 minutes (paid directly to the driver), but is not required to. If the offer is sent, the driver waits up to 10 minutes for your reply; if you don’t accept in that time, the driver may leave. If no offer is sent, the driver may leave once your free waiting time is over.
Yes. Our drivers help load and unload your bags.
The standard allowance includes one large suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Traveling with larger or additional items — extra suitcases, musical instruments, mobility equipment, or strollers? Contact us in advance so we can arrange the necessary space. An additional fee may apply.
We’re sorry — pets are not accepted on any of our services. Certified service animals are welcome: please tell us in advance and we’ll assign a van for the ride.
Yes. We include one free child seat or booster for children under five. If you need an additional seat, request it in advance; each extra seat is US$ 20.
We ask that you don’t eat during the trip. Only water in sealed bottles is allowed on board.
Unscheduled stops aren’t included in the base rate. Planned stops are welcome when you add them at booking (or arrange them with us in advance): each stop is priced by time at US$ 50 per 30 minutes, with a 30-minute minimum, then by the minute at that same rate.
Yes. The pickup time and other details (an extra passenger, a child seat) can be changed until 12 hours before the ride, depending on availability — write to us as soon as your plans change. The travel date itself is fixed once booked.
No hidden fees: the quoted price includes the driver, fuel and tolls. Only optional extras add to it — additional child seats, planned stops, the night-hours fee shown in your quote before you book and the 4% processing fee on card payments made through the payment link. Driver gratuity is optional and at your discretion; it’s always welcome.
You get a full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup. Within 24 hours of the ride, the booking is non-refundable.
Note: any refund claim — including a driver no-show or another service issue — must reach us within 30 days of your scheduled pickup. Requests made more than a month after the ride date are no longer eligible for review or refund.
Approximately 3.5 to 4 hours one-way, depending on traffic. We choose the fastest route via Florida’s Turnpike.
We typically use Florida’s Turnpike.
Yes—all tolls (Turnpike, bridges, express lanes) are included in your quoted price—no hidden fees.
One complimentary short stop is included on the way (for restrooms, coffee, snacks). Additional planned stops are priced by time at US$ 50 per 30 minutes (30-minute minimum), then by the minute at that same rate.
We service:
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Port Canaveral cruise terminals
Hotels and private addresses in Orlando, Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista, and nearby areas
We monitor your schedules in real time and adjust pickup times at no extra cost.
No—our operational costs are fixed, so round-trip pricing remains the same as one-way.
Sem stress. primeira vez organizando um transfer assim e deu tudo certo. Pro nosso grupo de 6.
Todo en orden. tercera vez con ellos y la misma calidad.
Llegaron, cargaron las maletas, manejaron seguros, listo.
We were celebrating an anniversary, no calling around to find the car.
Trajimos a mis papás, recibí instrucciones claras antes de la recogida.