Black Limo
Miami · Miami-Dade County

Private Driver in Miami, by the Hour or the Day

One chauffeur, one vehicle, your whole schedule. Black Limo puts a personal driver at your door in Miami at a fixed hourly rate, quoted in full before you book. The rate never surges, and you never re-book between stops.

How much does a private driver cost in Miami?
A private driver in Miami through Black Limo costs a fixed $120 per hour for a chauffeured Cadillac Escalade ESV, with a two hour minimum, so an evening runs from $240 and a full eight hour day from $960. A Mercedes S-Class books at $145 per hour, and Sprinter classes run $120 to $200 per hour with three hour minimums for larger groups. Single transfers are fixed-rate too: short hops inside Miami quote from the $120 minimum, and cross-county runs of 15 miles or more, like Miami to Fort Lauderdale Airport, carry a $160 minimum. Every price is quoted in full before you book and never surges, whether it is Art Basel week or a 2 a.m. pickup on South Beach. Your chauffeur stays with the vehicle between stops and works your schedule. Enter your details in the quote tool for your exact price.

What a personal driver costs, spelled out

Most private driver services in Miami make you call for a price. Ours is on the page: $120 per hour for the Cadillac Escalade ESV with a two hour minimum, $145 per hour for the Mercedes S-Class, and Sprinter classes from $120 to $200 per hour with three hour minimums when the group is bigger. The clock covers everything: the driving, the waiting outside dinner, the third stop you added at the last minute. If you only need a single ride rather than a block of hours, transfers are fixed-rate as well, from the $120 minimum for short hops and from $160 for cross-county runs of 15 miles or more. The number you see when you book is the number on your receipt.

  • Cadillac Escalade ESV: $120/hour, 2 hour minimum (from $240)
  • Mercedes S-Class: $145/hour, 2 hour minimum
  • Sprinter Van, Executive and Jet: $120 to $200/hour, 3 hour minimums
  • Single transfers: from $120, or from $160 on 15+ mile cross-county runs

Business days that actually run on time

A roadshow across Brickell, three meetings in Coral Gables and Doral, a site visit in Wynwood, then back to the hotel: that day falls apart when every leg is a separate app request from a parking garage. With a personal driver the car is already at the curb when the meeting ends, your bags and laptop stay in the vehicle, and the schedule flexes when the 2 p.m. runs long. Companies with regular travel put this on a corporate account, which adds 15% off retail rates, monthly invoicing and priority dispatch. One chauffeur from the morning airport pickup to the evening flight out, with a single clean receipt for the expense report.

  • One chauffeur and one vehicle from first pickup to last drop-off
  • Brickell, downtown, Coral Gables, Doral and Wynwood routes daily
  • Belongings stay in the car between stops; the driver waits nearby
  • Corporate accounts: 15% off retail, monthly billing, priority dispatch

Nights and event weeks, without the surge

Miami's biggest nights are exactly when rideshare pricing goes vertical. Formula 1 weekend, Art Basel, Ultra, a Heat game at Kaseya Center letting out at 10:30: the same ride that cost $30 at lunch becomes $140 at midnight. A private driver flips that math. Your rate is fixed when you book, the chauffeur waits with the vehicle while you're at dinner on South Beach or a gallery in the Design District, and the ride home is already standing at the curb when you walk out. Nobody in your group ends the night negotiating with a surge multiplier on a sidewalk.

  • Fixed pre-quoted rates during F1 weekend, Art Basel and Ultra
  • Kaseya Center, loanDepot park and Hard Rock Stadium event runs
  • South Beach, Wynwood, Brickell and Design District nights out
  • Chauffeur waits with the vehicle; the ride home is at the curb

Airports, yachts and private aviation

The private driver standard extends to how you arrive. MIA pickups come with flight tracking and meet and greet, so a delayed landing moves the pickup automatically instead of starting a text thread. Flying private into Opa-locka Executive (OPF) or an FBO at MIA, we coordinate with the FBO so the car is positioned when the aircraft shuts down. Boarding at PortMiami, or stepping off a charter at Miami Beach Marina or Island Gardens, the same applies: the vehicle is confirmed and waiting before you are. If your day strings several of these together, book the driver hourly and stop thinking about ground logistics entirely.

  • MIA transfers with flight tracking and meet and greet
  • Opa-locka Executive (OPF) and MIA FBO coordination for private jets
  • Marina pickups at Miami Beach Marina and Island Gardens
  • PortMiami cruise connections on fixed rates

Black Limo vs. Uber & Lyft

Comparison of Black Limo chauffeur service versus Uber and Lyft rideshare across pricing, vehicles, drivers, and airport service.
Black LimoUber / Lyft
PricingFixed rate quoted upfront, from $4.50/mile or $120/hourSurge pricing, 2–5× higher in peak hours, weather, or events
VehicleLate-model luxury: Cadillac Escalade ESV, Mercedes S-Class, SprinterWhatever happens to be nearby
DriverVetted, licensed professional chauffeurGig driver in a personal car
Airport pickupsReal-time flight tracking + meet & greet on requestNo flight tracking; you coordinate on arrival
Flight delaysDriver waits up to 45 minutes after landing, no chargeRe-book at surge price or get cancelled
BookingReserve in advance with a dedicated point of contactOn-demand only, with no guaranteed availability
Common questions

How much is a private driver in Miami?

The Cadillac Escalade ESV books at a fixed $120 per hour with a two hour minimum, so an evening starts at $240 and a full eight hour day is $960. The Mercedes S-Class is $145 per hour, and Sprinter classes run $120 to $200 per hour with three hour minimums. The full price is quoted before you book.

What is the difference between a private driver and Uber Black?

With a private driver you keep one chauffeur and one vehicle for the whole booking. The car waits with your belongings between stops, the price is fixed when you book, and there is no surge and no new-driver roulette on every leg. Rideshare re-prices and re-matches you at each request.

Can I book the same driver for several days?

Yes. For multi-day visits we assign one chauffeur to your itinerary wherever schedules allow, so by day two they already know your hotel, your pace and your coffee stop. Book the first day online and dispatch will coordinate the rest.

Do you cover Art Basel, F1 and Ultra weekends?

Yes, and the rate is the same fixed price as any other week. Those dates book out early, so reserve as far ahead as you can. Hourly bookings are the right structure for event days with several moves.

How do airport pickups work?

MIA pickups include flight tracking and meet and greet: your chauffeur watches the flight, adjusts for delays automatically, and meets you at arrivals. Short transfers inside Miami quote from the $120 minimum; longer cross-county runs of 15 miles or more, like MIA to Fort Lauderdale, carry a $160 minimum.

Do you pick up private jet arrivals at Opa-locka?

Yes. We coordinate directly with your FBO at Opa-locka Executive (OPF) or MIA so the vehicle is positioned planeside-adjacent when you land, with no waiting around after a private flight.

Will the driver wait while I'm at dinner or a meeting?

Yes, that is the point of hourly service. The clock runs, the chauffeur stays with the vehicle nearby, and you walk out to a car at the curb instead of requesting one. Your belongings stay safely in the vehicle.

How far in advance should I book a personal driver?

A day ahead is comfortable for most dates, and same-day requests are often possible outside peak weeks. For F1 weekend, Art Basel, Ultra and major holidays, book as early as you can. Call or text (561) 403-0770 for short-notice requests.

Why trust Black Limo
Reviewed & updated August 2026
Licensed & insured

Commercial chauffeur insurance; meets Florida transportation licensing.

Vetted chauffeurs

Every driver is background-checked, licensed, and professionally presented.

Owner-led

Founded and run by Sorin Luncan, dispatching South Florida personally.

24/7 dispatch

Available every day of the year across Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach.

Ready When You Are

Your ride is
60 seconds away.

Book instantly online or call us directly. No app required. A professional driver in a Cadillac Escalade ESV, anywhere in South Florida.

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