
By the Artisan Limo team
Best Car Service Miami
Artisan Limo is a chauffeured car service in South Florida, serving Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
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Review the full price shown before you book. Online requests and phone support are available 24/7; event-week estimates apply for Art Basel and New Year’s Eve.
Best car service Miami: the short answer
For a full price before you book, 24/7 support and 60 domestic or 90 international minutes of airport waiting in sedans and SUVs, choose Artisan Limo (this is us). Compare Limopedia for published starting fares and American Transportation & Limo Service for large groups. Driven Miami offers app booking and promotes child seats. SAL lists South Beach fare examples; Black Car Service Miami and 515 MIAMI cover airport arrivals. Blacklane offers prebooked transfers and child seats on request.
Best car service Miami compared
Compare price, airport rules, cabin size and booking channel. Ratings below are copied from each company’s public Google and Yelp profiles checked Nov 5, 2026.
| Company | Best for | Vehicles | How pricing works | Airport waiting | Google / Yelp rating (checked Nov 5, 2026) | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan Limo (this is us) | Full price before booking, any hour, plus 60/90 minutes of airport waiting in sedans and SUVs | Sedans, SUVs; Sprinters about 13, Mini Coach up to 24, Motorcoach up to 56 | Route price shown before booking; hourly from $120, 3-hour minimum | 60 domestic / 90 international minutes from wheels-down, sedans/SUVs | We don’t rate ourselves | Online 24/7 or call (888) 850-5060, answered 24/7 |
| Limopedia | Published local and group starting prices | Sedans, SUVs, vans, Sprinters, limousines, minibuses, motor coaches | Local sedan transfer from $79; Sedan $89/hour, 3-hour minimum | FLL: 60 minutes after landing; flight tracking | Google 5.0 (821 reviews); Yelp 4.5 (8 reviews) | Online quote or (888) 300-0069 |
| American Transportation & Limo Service | Large groups and occasions | Sedans, SUVs, Sprinters, stretch limousines, party buses, mini-coaches, motor coach up to 56 | Quote required; child seats $15 each | 30 domestic / 60 international minutes | Google 4.9 (1,413 reviews); Yelp 4.5 (55 reviews) | Online quote or (305) 885-5002 |
| Driven Miami | App-based booking and child-seat options | Sedan, SUV, S-Class, Sprinter for 14 | Point-to-point/hourly quote; no public route fares | Flight tracking; no published grace period | Google 5.0 (108 reviews); Yelp 4.9 (76 reviews) | Website, app, phone or email; 24/7 support |
| SAL Limo Service Miami | Published MIA-to-South-Beach examples | Sedans, SUVs and Sprinter up to 14 | Sedan $85 to $110; SUV $120 to $150; Sprinter around $180 | Flight tracking and name sign; no general wait allowance stated | Google 5.0 (400 reviews); Yelp: no rating found | Online booking or (786) 816-3259 |
| Black Car Service Miami (A Limo Bridge Car Company) | Airport, cruise and private-flight coordination | Sedans, SUVs, Sprinter/Transit vans up to 14, limousines | Online flat-rate or hourly quote; no route table | Airport page and terms differ on domestic grace | Google 4.7 (61 reviews); Yelp: no rating found | Online booking or 786-647-6420; 24/7 support |
| 515 MIAMI | Inside airport greeting and flight tracking | Sedans, XT6/Escalade SUVs, Sprinters, motorcoach up to 40 | Point-to-point quote; XT6 from $145/hour; S-Class from $225/hour | 40 domestic / 60 international minutes; FBO 30 minutes | Google 5.0 (109 reviews); Yelp 3.7 (3 reviews) | Online, phone, SMS or WhatsApp; 24/7 |
| Blacklane GmbH | Prebooked airport rides and child seats on request | Business/First Class sedans up to 3; Business Van/SUV up to 5 | Instant one-way/hourly quote; Miami FAQ: $50 to $100/hour | Up to 60 minutes after airport landing | No Miami Google or Yelp rating found | Website/app or customer care by chat, email or phone |
How we picked
We compared six points on Nov 5, 2026: full route price, included charges and gratuity, airport waiting and pickup, vehicles and group sizes, booking and contact options, and public local reviews. A rating is one factor; compare the vehicle, route, timing and terms for your trip.
We’re Artisan Limo, a chauffeured car service in South Florida, and we wrote this guide. We put ourselves first and say so. Every fact about another company comes from its own website or its public Google and Yelp profiles, checked Nov 5, 2026. Prices and policies change, so check with each company before you book.
Artisan Limo: best for seeing the full price before you book (this is us)
Artisan Limo, a chauffeured car service in South Florida, serves Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. You enter the exact pickup, destination, time, passengers and bags, then see the sedan or SUV price before you book. Required trip charges are included in the shown price, and gratuity is optional on its own line. Sedans and SUVs have no surge pricing outside major event weeks. Airline arrivals include 60 minutes of domestic or 90 minutes of international waiting from wheels-down. Sprinters and coaches use written quotes with waiting set in the quote. Request a ride online any hour or call (888) 850-5060, answered 24/7. A direct car suits one airport, hotel or cruise transfer; hourly service suits a day with stops. See Miami black car service for sedan and SUV trips.
Best for: Seeing the full trip price before you book and arranging an airport pickup at any hour.
Worth knowing: Sprinters and coaches are priced by written quote, not the sedan and SUV route table.
Limopedia: best for published starting prices
Limopedia publishes Miami point-to-point starting rates and hourly prices at limopedia.com. Its Miami page lists local Executive Sedan transfers from $79 and Executive Sedan hourly service at $89 per hour, with a $267 three-hour minimum. Its fleet includes sedans, Escalades, passenger vans, Sprinters, stretch limousines, minibuses and motor coaches. The Miami hourly page says the price includes the chauffeur, vehicle, fuel, standard tolls, bottled water and child seats, with gratuity optional; venue valet or event parking is charged at cost. Its Fort Lauderdale page lists a 60-minute airport wait and flight tracking. The site accepts online quote requests and lists 24/7 dispatch and reservations.
Best for: Comparing published starting fares for local transfers, hourly service and larger vehicles.
Worth knowing: The Miami page says gratuity is optional, while the Fort Lauderdale page says 20% gratuity is included in each quote, so check the terms for the city and trip you are booking.
American Transportation & Limo Service: best for large groups and fleet variety
American Transportation & Limo Service serves Miami and South Florida through americanlimofl.com. Its fleet pages list sedans, Cadillac XT6 and Escalade SUVs, Suburbans, Rolls-Royce models, Sprinters, stretch limousines, party buses, mini-coaches and a 56-passenger motor coach. The company takes point-to-point and hourly requests, but the reviewed pages do not publish route rates or an hourly minimum. Its FAQ lists child seats at $15 each and says a 25% deposit is typically required, with full payment typically due one week before service. The site says flights are monitored and offers 30 minutes of domestic or 60 minutes of international airport grace. It advertises 24/7 reservation operators and dispatch.
Best for: Comparing multiple group-vehicle types for a wedding, event, airport transfer or large party.
Worth knowing: Route rates and post-grace airport waiting fees are not published on the reviewed pages.
Driven Miami: best for app-based booking and child-seat options
Driven Miami offers point-to-point and hourly rides through drivenmiami.com, its website and its mobile app. Its listed vehicles include luxury sedans, SUVs, a Mercedes S-Class and a 14-passenger Mercedes Sprinter. The company says it tracks airline flights and adjusts airport pickups for early or delayed arrivals. Its homepage promotes complimentary child-seat options, and its dedicated child-seat page asks customers to request them online or by phone. The site does not publish route fares, an hourly minimum or a numerical airport waiting allowance. Its app supports booking, driver tracking and direct communication, and the company lists 24/7 support.
Best for: A traveler who wants app-based booking and wants to ask about a child-seat option.
Worth knowing: The site does not publish a route-rate table or a specific airport grace period.
SAL Limo Service Miami: best for published MIA-to-South-Beach examples
SAL Limo Service Miami publishes route examples and airport pickup information at sallimoservice.com. Its FAQ lists an MIA-to-South-Beach sedan example between $85 and $110, an Escalade example between $120 and $150, and a Sprinter starting around $180. The fleet includes Mercedes S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, Genesis G90, Tesla Model S, Escalade, Suburban and Sprinter vehicles. Its FAQ says flights are monitored and pickups adjusted for delays; at MIA, the chauffeur waits at Level 1 baggage claim with a name sign, with a different meeting point after customs for international arrivals. The booking page offers online reservations and lists a 24/7 service.
Best for: Comparing the company’s published MIA-to-South-Beach vehicle examples.
Worth knowing: The FAQ says gratuity is excluded, while its booking page says prices include taxes and gratuity; no standard airport grace period is stated.
Black Car Service Miami (A Limo Bridge Car Company): best for airport, cruise and private-flight coordination
Black Car Service Miami, operated by A Limo Bridge Car Company, serves MIA, FLL, private airports and FBOs, PortMiami and Port Everglades, according to blackcarservicemiami.com. Its vehicles include sedans, SUVs, Sprinter and Transit vans, stretch limousines and electric-vehicle options. The company offers online flat-rate quotes and hourly bookings, with trip prices determined by vehicle and group size. Its pages describe flight monitoring, 24/7 customer support, inside airport meet-and-greet by request and cruise-port pickups. No route fare table is published. Child seats are mentioned on its airport and port pages, but the site’s pages give different terms for their availability and handling.
Best for: Comparing prearranged trips between the airports, cruise ports and private-aviation locations it lists.
Worth knowing: Its airport page and terms list different domestic airport waiting periods, so ask for the trip-specific waiting terms in writing.
515 MIAMI: best for inside airport meetings and flight tracking
515 MIAMI lists service in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe counties at 515miami.com. Its fleet includes sedans, Cadillac XT6 and Escalade SUVs, 13-passenger executive Sprinters, Limo Sprinters and a motorcoach for up to 40 passengers. Airport pickups include inside meet-and-greet with a name sign, and the company says it monitors arrival flights in real time. It publishes hourly starting prices of $145 for a Cadillac XT6, $189 for an Escalade and $225 for a Mercedes S-Class; point-to-point and airport fares require an online quote. Its airport page lists 40 minutes of domestic and 60 minutes of international airport grace from touchdown, and 30 minutes for FBO pickups. Reservations and dispatch are available 24/7.
Best for: An airport arrival where an inside greeting and flight monitoring are useful.
Worth knowing: The site does not publish the child-seat fee, and point-to-point fares require a quote.
Blacklane GmbH: best for prebooked airport transfers with child seats on request
Blacklane offers Miami trips through blacklane.com and its website and app. Its Miami service page describes fixed upfront prices, one-way and hourly bookings, airport meet-and-greet, and real-time arrival tracking when you add a flight number. Business and First Class sedans carry up to three passengers, and its Business Van/SUV class carries up to five. Child seats and boosters are available at no additional charge when requested in booking notes, subject to capacity and availability. The company lists up to 60 minutes of airport waiting after landing, with extra waiting potentially charged. Its Miami FAQ gives an hourly estimate of $50 to $100.
Best for: A traveler arranging an airport ride ahead and requesting a child seat through the booking notes.
Worth knowing: The Miami FAQ’s hourly estimate has conflicting wording about tolls, taxes, luggage surcharges and tips, so check the quote details for your service.
How much does car service in Miami cost?
Artisan’s published starting fares are $135 for an Executive Sedan, $155 for an Executive SUV, $185 for a Luxury SUV and $235 for a Luxury Sedan. Enter the exact route for its price before booking.
| One-way route | Executive Sedan | Executive SUV | Luxury SUV | Luxury Sedan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA to Fontainebleau Miami Beach | $176.19 | $198.47 | $235.34 | $294.49 |
| MIA to Lummus Park, South Beach | $176.77 | $199.09 | $236.05 | $295.33 |
| MIA to Brickell City Centre | $168.05 | $189.88 | $225.39 | $282.74 |
| MIA to PortMiami | $165.97 | $187.69 | $222.85 | $279.73 |
| MIA to The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables | $150.01 | $170.85 | $203.35 | $256.69 |
| MIA to Key Biscayne | $200.36 | $223.99 | $264.89 | $329.41 |
| MIA to Aventura Mall | $213.10 | $237.44 | $280.46 | $347.82 |
| MIA to Hard Rock Stadium | $205.74 | $229.67 | $271.46 | $337.18 |
| MIA to FLL airport | $243.10 | $269.10 | $317.12 | $391.14 |
| Brickell City Centre to MIA | $162.03 | $183.53 | $218.04 | $274.05 |
Quoted Nov 5, 2026 for pickup Sat Nov 14, 2026 at 10 AM Eastern, one passenger, one bag, one way. Required trip charges are included, and gratuity is optional on its own line. A different date, time, address or class can change the price.
What does hourly car service cost in Miami?
Artisan hourly rates are $120 for an Executive Sedan, $144 for an Executive SUV, $165 for a Luxury SUV and $200 for a Luxury Sedan. The minimum is 3 hours.
| Vehicle | Hourly rate | 3-hour minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | $120 | $360 |
| Executive SUV (Suburban) | $144 | $432 |
| Luxury SUV (Escalade) | $165 | $495 |
| Luxury Sedan (S-Class or 7 Series) | $200 | $600 |
Waiting between stops is within reserved hours. Request 3 to 12 hours online; approved extensions use 30-minute steps at the same rate, subject to availability. See Miami chauffeur service or hourly chauffeur service in South Florida.
Car service vs taxi, Uber Black and transit in Miami
Compare the same addresses, passengers, luggage and timing. A car service shows the route price before booking; MIA taxis use a meter, Uber Black publishes historical route averages, and transit charges by rider and uses fixed stops.
| Option | Published price basis | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan sedan or SUV | Full route price shown before booking; required trip charges included, gratuity optional | Addresses, bags, airport waiting and any return or hourly service |
| MIA taxi (MIA, checked Nov 1, 2026) | Meter starts at $2.95; waiting $0.40/minute; $2 airport fee; $15 MIA minimum | Meter, waiting and larger taxi vehicle surcharge |
| Uber Black | Uber lists a $58 average from Upper Brickell to MIA, checked Nov 5, 2026; $51 Black and $64 Black SUV from 900 Biscayne Bay to MIA | Published route averages are not fixed fares; check the live app price |
| Metrorail or Metrobus | $2.25 full fare; $5.65 one-day pass; Metromover free (Miami-Dade Transit, checked Nov 1, 2026) | Stations, transfers, luggage and the final connection |
| Tri-Rail | $3 for one zone to $10 for six; $5 weekend/holiday day pass (Tri-Rail, checked Nov 1, 2026) | Station pair and connection; FLL station shuttle is complimentary for rail passengers |
| Brightline airport connector | $12 per guest plus $3 fuel surcharge with a same-day ticket (Brightline, checked Nov 1, 2026) | Train ticket, connector, service hours and onward ride |
Miami-Dade eliminated flat-fare taxi zones (checked Nov 1, 2026), so do not budget an old fixed MIA fare. The county tariff also sets a 30% meter surcharge for larger taxi SUVs and vans. Uber’s published averages cover the past month on the named routes; they change with demand and are not live quotes.
Transit suits a traveler whose destination is near its stops. MIA Mover is a separate free airport connector to the Rental Car Center and Miami Intermodal Center. Brightline sells airport connectors from its South Florida stations; eligible South Florida to Orlando SMART FLEX and PREMIUM FLEX fares include one one-way airport transfer per guest. Check the travel-day fare and connection before departure.
Which Miami and South Florida airports do car services serve?
Artisan serves MIA, FLL, Palm Beach International Airport (PBI, shown as DJT on current flight information) and OPF. Enter the airport and actual destination. See Miami airport car service, Fort Lauderdale airport car service and Palm Beach airport car service.
For a private flight at OPF, send the FBO and tail number, or your flight team’s timing, and we coordinate your pickup. Private-flight waiting is set in the written quote. See OPF private aviation car service. Airline flights are tracked in real time; sedan and SUV arrivals include 60 domestic or 90 international minutes from wheels-down.
How should you arrange a Miami cruise-port ride?
Artisan serves PortMiami and Port Everglades. For an FLL arrival to Port Everglades, enter FLL and the assigned cruise terminal. Use the passenger terminal in your cruise documents, then send the pickup time, party size and luggage. The route table includes MIA to PortMiami; the exact terminal should be used in your request. See PortMiami car service or Port Everglades car service.
For disembarkation, set pickup after the party can leave the ship with its bags. Add the hotel, meeting or airport stops in order. Sprinter and coach trips use written quotes with group layout and waiting terms.
Which vehicle fits your Miami trip?
Choose the vehicle using both passenger and bag counts. Artisan sedans carry up to 2 passengers and 3 bags; Executive and Luxury SUVs carry up to 6 passengers and 6 bags. The Executive SUV is a Suburban, and the Luxury SUV is an Escalade. A sedan or SUV price is shown for the trip you enter before you book.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Sedan | Up to 2 passengers, 3 bags | From $135 per ride; $120 per hour |
| Executive SUV, Suburban | Up to 6 passengers, 6 bags | From $155 per ride; $144 per hour |
| Luxury SUV, Escalade | Up to 6 passengers, 6 bags | From $185 per ride; $165 per hour |
| Luxury Sedan, S-Class or 7 Series | Up to 2 passengers, 3 bags | From $235 per ride; $200 per hour |
| Sprinter | About 13 passengers, layout and luggage space set by vehicle | Written quote |
| Mini Coach | Up to 24 passengers | Written quote |
| Motorcoach | Up to 56 passengers | Written quote |
Child seats cost $25 each, are available in SUVs only, and are limited to 2 per vehicle. Request them in advance with each child’s age, weight and height; they are subject to availability. An optional $25 meet-and-greet is available for eligible airport arrivals, with a chauffeur inside the terminal holding a name sign. Every chauffeur signs an NDA on request. For company billing, approved corporate accounts can use company invoicing and cost centers.
When should you book Miami car service?
Start when your flight, hotel, cruise or event date is set. Send the route, local pickup time and passenger and bag totals. For a larger group, request the Sprinter or coach quote once the group and luggage layout are known. For an airport trip, include the arriving flight and whether you want an inside greeting. For hourly service, list the stops and finishing location.
Art Basel Miami Beach runs Dec 2 to 6, 2026, with VIP previews Dec 2 and 3 and public dates Dec 4 to 6. Those dates use event-week estimates, not ordinary rates; see Art Basel Miami Beach car service. New Year’s Eve also uses event-week estimates; see New Year’s Eve car service in South Florida. Send the event schedule and pickup details to request a price.
What questions should you ask before booking a Miami car service?
Use the same route, vehicle and schedule when comparing offers. Ask:
- What is the full price for my exact pickup, destination, date and vehicle?
- Which required charges are included, and is gratuity optional or listed separately?
- How long is airport waiting, and when does it start?
- Where does the chauffeur meet us, and is an inside greeting available?
- How many passengers and bags fit in the vehicle?
- Are child seats available, what do they cost, and what details are needed?
- What is the hourly minimum and extra-time rule?
- What changes if the flight, destination or stop order changes?
- What cancellation terms or deposit apply?
- Who receives trip details if I book for a guest?
Artisan sedan and SUV arrivals include 60 domestic or 90 international waiting minutes from wheels-down; group waiting is set in the written quote. Required trip charges are included in the shown price, and gratuity is optional on its own line. Ask each provider for its own terms.
How do you book Artisan Limo in Miami?
Enter pickup, destination, date, local pickup time, passengers, bags and flight details. Compare sedan and SUV prices, then send the request; the card is saved without a charge at that step. Group vehicles use written quotes. Artisan reviews the request and may accept it, send a revised offer or decline it, charging after acceptance.
Airline flights are tracked in real time. Sedan and SUV arrivals include 60 domestic or 90 international minutes from wheels-down. For private flights, send the FBO and tail number, or your flight team’s timing, and we coordinate your pickup. Eligible meet-and-greet is $25. Request a Ride Online 24/7 or call (888) 850-5060, answered 24/7.
Best car service Miami FAQs
What is the best car service in Miami?
Match the route, vehicle, airport waiting and price terms to your trip. Compare Artisan for a full price before booking, Limopedia for published starting fares, and American Transportation & Limo Service for group vehicles.
How much does a private driver or car service cost in Miami?
Artisan rides start at $135 for an Executive Sedan, $155 for an Executive SUV, $185 for a Luxury SUV and $235 for a Luxury Sedan. MIA to Brickell City Centre was $168.05 in a sedan example quoted Nov 5, 2026.
How much is a car service per hour in Miami?
Artisan hourly rates are $120 to $200 by class, with a 3-hour minimum. Three-hour totals are $360 for an Executive Sedan, $432 for an Executive SUV, $495 for a Luxury SUV and $600 for a Luxury Sedan.
Is car service better than Uber, or is a limo cheaper?
Compare the same route, date, party and luggage. A car service shows a route price before booking; app prices change with demand. A prebooked car suits airport pickups or several stops, while an app suits an on-demand ride.
What does Uber Black cost in Miami?
Uber lists a $58 average from Upper Brickell to MIA, checked Nov 5, 2026, and averages of $51 for Black and $64 for Black SUV from 900 Biscayne Bay to MIA. They are not fixed fares; check the live app price.
Is Uber or a taxi cheaper in Miami?
Compare the live app offer with the taxi meter for the same route. MIA’s metered taxi fare starts at $2.95, and Miami-Dade eliminated flat-fare taxi zones. Waiting and airport charges also affect the taxi total.
Is it better to use Lyft or Uber in Miami?
Check each app’s current offer for the same pickup, destination, time and vehicle size. Published Uber averages are not live quotes for either service.
Can I hire someone to drive me around Miami for a day?
Yes. Artisan hourly service has a 3-hour minimum at $120 to $200 per hour by class. List the stops and finish location; approved extensions use 30-minute steps, subject to availability.
Which Miami airports and cruise ports can Artisan serve?
Artisan serves MIA, FLL, PBI (shown as DJT on current flight information) and OPF, plus PortMiami and Port Everglades. Use the assigned cruise terminal in your request.
Which vehicle should a Miami family or group choose?
A sedan carries up to 2 passengers and 3 bags; an SUV carries up to 6 passengers and 6 bags. SUV child seats cost $25 each, up to 2, and are requested ahead with each child’s age, weight and height. Sprinters and coaches use written quotes.
How much airport waiting is included with Artisan?
Sedans and SUVs include 60 domestic or 90 international minutes from wheels-down. Sprinter and coach waiting is set in the written quote.
How should I compare company reliability and safety?
Read recent reviews for the trip type, then ask about meeting instructions, flight delays, capacity, waiting and price terms. No single review score proves a company fits every route.
Plan your ride
Compare a sedan or SUV price for your exact Miami route, or send a group itinerary for a written Sprinter or coach quote. Request a Ride Online 24/7 or call (888) 850-5060, answered 24/7.