Mandarin Oriental, Miami (Brickell Key) Private Car & Chauffeur Transfers
Brickell Key connects to the mainland by a single bridge off Brickell Avenue — a detail that matters more than it sounds. During a Metrorail delay or a Brickell rush-hour crawl, a driver who doesn't know there's only one way onto the island will circle looking for a shortcut that doesn't exist.
The Mandarin Oriental sits at the tip of that peninsula with Biscayne Bay on three sides, which makes it one of the more scenic hotel drop-offs in the matrix and one of the easier ones to get wrong on timing. We build the single-bridge bottleneck into your pickup window rather than discovering it live.
Guests here split roughly between Brickell business travel and destination leisure stays — either way, the porte-cochere handoff at the hotel entrance is the same, and knowing it in advance keeps a 6am airport departure from turning into a scramble.
Pickup Procedure
From MIA, FLL, or PBI your chauffeur tracks the flight and holds a free 60-minute wait at MIA, FLL, or PBI (15 minutes at other pickups). Getting to the hotel means crossing the Brickell Key Bridge — the only vehicle access to the island — so we time departure to clear it before the evening bottleneck rather than after, then pull into the Mandarin Oriental's covered entrance for a direct valet handoff.
Curbside pickup with flight tracking is standard. Meet and greet at baggage claim with a name sign is an optional $199 add-on at checkout.
What's Included
- —Black Chevrolet Suburban — up to 6 passengers, 6 bags
- —Licensed, professionally vetted chauffeur
- —Flight tracking on airport pickups
- —60 min free wait at airports & cruise ports, 15 min elsewhere
- —Child seats from $49 each (infant, toddler, booster)
- —Bottled water · phone chargers · English and Español · Russian booking and phone support
Frequently Asked
Is Brickell Key hard to reach by car during rush hour?
The single bridge onto the island backs up during evening rush on Brickell Avenue. We factor that into pickup timing so an airport departure doesn't get caught behind it.
How long does it take from the Mandarin Oriental to Miami International Airport?
Typically 25 minutes covering about 12 miles, plus the bridge crossing off the island — your chauffeur builds in a few extra minutes for that first leg.
Can the driver wait during a spa appointment or dinner and take me onward after?
Yes, that's the hourly service — a 2-hour minimum with the car and driver held for you rather than dispatched elsewhere.
What's the cost from Fort Lauderdale Airport to the Mandarin Oriental Miami?
The FLL to Mandarin Oriental Miami fare is $189 flat, tolls included. From MIA it is $139 flat.
How does payment work?
Payment reserves your date. Book more than 72 hours ahead and a 50% deposit reserves it now; 72 hours before pickup, the balance is charged automatically to the payment method you booked with. Book 72 hours or less ahead and checkout collects the whole fare. There's no card processing fee — that's built into the flat rate — and gratuity is optional.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 24+ hours before pickup for a full refund. Inside that window, we retain 25% of the fare; no-shows retain 50% of the fare.
Do you provide child seats?
Yes. Infant, toddler and booster seats are $49 each for the first two and $99 each after that, charged once per booking. Round trips and multi-leg bookings add 50% per additional leg. Request them when you book so they are installed before pickup.
Can you meet us inside the airport?
Yes. Curbside pickup with flight tracking is standard. Meet and greet is an optional $199 add-on, chosen at checkout and charged once per booking. Your chauffeur meets you at baggage claim with a name sign, helps with bags, and walks you to the vehicle. It needs your flight number.