From $655 per vehicle — a private transfer to or from Orlando and the Ritz-Carlton Hotel runs 238.4 miles (383.7 km) between South Florida and the resort in about 4.1 hours, riding Florida’s Turnpike toward I-4 in a chauffeured Black SUV or climate-controlled van — a flat rate. One bilingual driver handles the whole door-to-door drive, so your family or group settles in and arrives rested for the parks.
Each price below is the full per-vehicle cost, set at booking and already covering tolls and fuel for the whole South Florida run.
The practical choice is a private SUV or van booked for your group alone, with pickup at any Orlando-region address. We assign one chauffeur and one vehicle for the whole long drive, so there is no rental counter to clear, no parking deck to hunt, and no swapping cars at a midway hub. You tell us the group size and luggage count, and we match the right tier — SUV for up to five, van for six and up. On journey day the driver meets you at the door, loads the bags, and pulls out toward Florida’s Turnpike. One short comfort stop for restrooms or a snack is fine; just ask. From there it is a single direct ride to the South Florida door, or the reverse leg back to the resort. The whole thing is arranged in a few WhatsApp messages — date, address, headcount, and you are set.
Pick the private vehicle by headcount and luggage; every tier is reserved for your party alone for the whole drive.
Not sure which fits? Send your group size and bag count on WhatsApp and we confirm the right vehicle before you pay.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel is a full-service luxury resort set among Orlando’s theme-park and convention district, with golf, a spa, pools, and fine dining on the grounds. The setting is peaceful and green, yet close to the energy of the parks — a relaxing base for a family that wants resort polish at the end of each day. You can read more on the Ritz-Carlton Hotel site, and browse the official home collection for the bedding and amenities that define the stay.
The resort sits within reach of the International Drive area, the major theme-park zones, and the convention corridor. These neighborhoods cluster the dining, shopping, and attractions most Orlando visitors want, so day trips from the resort are short and flexible. We drop you right at the resort door, wherever your plans take you next.
Within a short hop you have Orlando’s headline theme parks, the I-Drive entertainment strip, championship golf, and a wide spread of restaurants and shops. Families mix park days with resort pool time, while groups lean on the spa and dining on property. The area suits both a packed itinerary and a slow, restful stay.
Our service locks one bilingual driver and one reserved vehicle to your group from the very first mile. The fare is flat and set when you book, so demand spikes, traffic, or a holiday weekend never change the number you agreed to. The driver speaks English plus Spanish or Portuguese, which keeps coordination simple for international families. Luggage is handled at both ends — the chauffeur loads and unloads the bags so you are not wrestling cases in a parking lot. Booking is direct: you reach a real person on WhatsApp, confirm the details, and obtain the vehicle held in minutes rather than waiting in an app queue. The cabin is climate-controlled with onboard WiFi, and the ride stays peaceful and private the whole way. It is a organized, upscale way to move a group the full distance without anyone touching a steering wheel or a toll booth.
Plan on about 4.1 hours from South Florida to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in normal traffic across the 238.4-mile route. Off-peak departures — early mornings or mid-weekdays — tend to hold close to that mark, since Florida’s Turnpike runs speedy and open through the center of the state before feeding toward I-4 near Orlando. Peak periods change the math: heavy weekend journey, rush-hour build-up around the metro areas, and large holiday or park-event days can add roughly an hour. We watch the calendar and suggest pickup times that keep you ahead of the worst of it, which is why an early start is the family favorite. The flat rate does not move when traffic does, so a slower day never costs you more. One brief comfort stop, if you desire it, fits inside the journey without changing the fare or stretching the timing in any meaningful way.
The flat rate covers tolls, SunPass, and fuel across the whole Florida Turnpike corridor, so nothing is fumbled at a booth or added on later. Your group rides in one private, climate-controlled vehicle with onboard WiFi from a mobile hotspot, driven by a bilingual chauffeur who manages the route door to door. Pickup is at the agreed Orlando-region address and drop-off is at the South Florida door, or the reverse. The typical luggage allowance is one checked bag plus one carry-on per passenger, and the vehicle is sized to your party so the bags journey with you in a single journey. Everything that makes the drive relaxing — the reserved cabin, the driving, the tolls — sits inside the one price.
Most trips carry no extras. A second or third child car seat beyond the first adds a small fee confirmed at booking, departures outside daytime hours carry a modest after-hours charge, and extra or oversized bags may call for a larger van — all settled before you pay so there are no surprises on travel day.
Small pets are welcome with advance notice on WhatsApp and must ride in a pet carrier. For children, the first car seat for a child under five is included; each additional seat carries an extra fee confirmed when you book. Tell us the ages and we set the right seats aside before the trip.
Arrival lanes at hectic properties fill at predictable hours — mid-afternoon check-in, the start of an evening. If I cannot reach the entrance immediately I do not sit idling in a line of cars with a tired family inside. I stop where it is legal and secure within sight of the door, carry the bags across myself, and keep you moving. If you would rather wait in the vehicle until the lane clears, say so and we wait; it is your arrival, not mine.
Paying is swift and splits into two simple steps:
Yes. We collect your group at Orlando International Airport or any Orlando-region address and drive straight to the South Florida door. The chauffeur tracks your arrival, meets you, and loads the bags, and the one reserved vehicle stays with your party for the whole route. The exact pickup point and timing are confirmed by WhatsApp when you book.
Yes — we run private door-to-door transfers between the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and the Port Canaveral cruise terminals, or onward to South Florida after your sailing. One dedicated SUV or van carries your group and luggage in a single journey, with the per-vehicle rate set at booking. Share your ship name and time on WhatsApp so the pickup matches your schedule.
Every vehicle is cleaned and aired out between trips, with high-touch surfaces wiped down before your group boards. Because the ride is fully private, only your party shares the cabin for the whole drive — no seating alongside strangers. If anyone prefers extra precautions, mention it on WhatsApp and your driver will accommodate the request.
A few more questions families ask before they reserve the drive to or from the resort:
Yes. Your chauffeur meets your group at the agreed pickup point — curbside, lobby, or your door — helps load the luggage, and confirms the drop-off. For airport or resort pickups, the driver coordinates the exact spot by WhatsApp beforehand, so no one waits or searches a crowded lobby on travel day.
Each passenger gets one checked bag plus one carry-on, and the SUV or van is sized to your group. Traveling with extra or oversized bags for a theme-park trip? Message us on WhatsApp in advance and we confirm the space or size up to a larger private van so everything rides in one trip.
The rate is per vehicle, not per person, so your whole group rides for the one flat price shown above. A round trip is simply double the one-way fare when you book both legs together. There is no extra charge for traffic, and tolls and fuel are already inside the rate.
Book an early pickup to reach the parks before the gates open, pack snacks and a change of clothes in a carry-on, and keep IDs handy. Onboard WiFi keeps kids entertained, car seats for little ones are arranged at booking, and the bilingual driver handles directions and tolls so families simply ride.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel sits within easy reach of Orlando’s major theme parks, the International Drive attractions, and the convention district. We are a point-to-point transfer rather than a park shuttle, so we drive you to the resort door; for a day of multiple stops, ask about our private hourly chauffeur service instead.
Daytime trips between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM carry no surcharge. A small charge applies only to departures that fall outside those hours:
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.
A start before sunrise is simple for you to book and requires planning on my side: I stage the vehicle the evening before, sleep properly, and reach your address well ahead of the agreed minute. That is only possible when the hour is fixed in advance rather than moved late the previous night. Offer me the departure time when you reserve and any change as soon as you know it, and you obtain a driver who is genuinely rested for the whole run south.
Send your journey date, pickup address, group size, and luggage count by WhatsApp or email, and we confirm the vehicle, the rate, and the pickup time for your journey to or from the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. A 50% deposit holds the reservation and the driver takes care of the rest at the door.
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.
Just what we needed. no fighting over space, everyone fit.
Spotless car. Clean SUV. Fair price.
Vale cada peso. ayudó incluso con el cochecito del bebé.
First class service. we keep coming back because it just works, honestly even with traffic the route was sensible. (saved at least 15 minutes vs the rideshare line)
Sem problemas, sem surpresas, sem complicação.