Taxis at Miami Port?

[jssabs]

We will be disembarking Crystal Serenity in Miami on December 23.  There are 5 mega ships scheduled to also be in port.  We plan to taxi or uber to Miami Beach.  Will there be a problem getting a taxi or Uber at the port given the number of ships present or do we need to book a transfer service and if so, any recommendations for a transfer service?

[travelberlin]

I am interested on this question also. In addition does anybody know how much is the price of the taxi to the airport? Is there a fix rate?

 

Ivi

[cruisr]

I have never had any issues ever getting a cab or Uber to MIA from the port, including, arriving a few days before Christmas in 2021

[Worldtraveler22]

I used Uber from the ship to the airport and it was about $40.  If you go on the Uber website or app you can see the estimated price.

Edited December 10, 2023 by Worldtraveler22

[cruisr]

@travelberlin In 2021 the flat rate cab was actually cheaper than Uber.  sadly, I cant remember the exact price but I went with cab as it was cheaper than the Uber app quoted.

[Keith1010]

There is no longer a metered rate. This changed in July of 2022.

 

Keith

[Keith1010]

I also want to add that five ships is no big deal for Miami. There are plenty of taxis and also you have other options such as Uber.

 

Keith

[travelberlin]

1 hour ago, Keith1010 said:

There is no longer a metered rate. This changed in July of 2022.

 

Keith

Keith do you mean since July 2022 there is a flat rate? Do you know how much?

Ivi

[Keith1010]

43 minutes ago, travelberlin said:

Keith do you mean since July 2022 there is a flat rate? Do you know how much?

Ivi

Ivi,

My apologies. I should have said since July of 2022 no longer is there a flat rate. It is all metered.

 

Keith

[Keith1010]

2 hours ago, Keith1010 said:

There is no longer a metered rate. This changed in July of 2022.

 

Keith

Correction.

 

I meant to have said since July 2022 no longer are there any flat rates for Taxis. All rates are metered.

Keith

[jssabs]

Thank you everyone for your replies.  I was more concerned about the availability of taxis with so many ships at the same time.  It sems that it will not be a problem from your replies.  

[RocketMan275]

https://www.taxi-calculator.com/taxi-fare-miami/374

[KINGBOBOFTHENORTH]

11 hours ago, jssabs said:

 I was more concerned about the availability of taxis with so many ships at the same time.

You will have no problem getting a taxi or rideshare at Port Miami. With a rideshare you might have to wait a bit for your ride to get assigned and to drive to you. If you're in a hurry, just take a regular taxi which are already lined-up outside each terminal.

[bsouza]

we are on the Sympathy of Seas (Port of Miami)  1/26/25-2/2/25 and thinking of getting a taxi for return to Fort Lauderdale Airport.  Our flight is leaving @ 12:30.  Time wise I think we will have sufficient time to get from port to airport/gate.  Figure off ship get a taxi around between 8:15-8:45.  What do you think?  Also any idea price of a taxi.  One more question, Uber:  what is your experience verses taxi.  I honestly have not taken an Uber.  Thanks for any help! 

[JohninDC]

17 hours ago, bsouza said:

we are on the Sympathy of Seas (Port of Miami)  1/26/25-2/2/25 and thinking of getting a taxi for return to Fort Lauderdale Airport.  Our flight is leaving @ 12:30.  Time wise I think we will have sufficient time to get from port to airport/gate.  Figure off ship get a taxi around between 8:15-8:45.  What do you think?  Also any idea price of a taxi.  One more question, Uber:  what is your experience verses taxi.  I honestly have not taken an Uber.  Thanks for any help! 

The ride from POM to FLL will take about 40-50 minutes - you will be early for your flight.  Expect a cab to cost about $75-80+ for the ride.  Uber or Lyft should be about $50+ -- your call.

[kelkel2]

19 hours ago, bsouza said:

we are on the Sympathy of Seas (Port of Miami)  1/26/25-2/2/25 and thinking of getting a taxi for return to Fort Lauderdale Airport.  Our flight is leaving @ 12:30.  Time wise I think we will have sufficient time to get from port to airport/gate.  Figure off ship get a taxi around between 8:15-8:45.  What do you think?  Also any idea price of a taxi.  One more question, Uber:  what is your experience verses taxi.  I honestly have not taken an Uber.  Thanks for any help! 

I would look into SAS Transportation. It will be far cheaper than a taxi to FLL. And they’re super efficient. I’ve used them a couple times.

 

[kelkel2]

On 12/11/2023 at 5:16 AM, Keith1010 said:

Ivi,

My apologies. I should have said since July of 2022 no longer is there a flat rate. It is all metered.

 

Keith

Do you know what a taxi would approximately cost from port of Miami to MIA? We have a 12:15 flight booked and looking for the best option to get there. 

[zqvol]

11 hours ago, kelkel2 said:

Do you know what a taxi would approximately cost from port of Miami to MIA? We have a 12:15 flight booked and looking for the best option to get there. 

Shuttles, taxis, Ubers. The shuttles run $10 pp, those between $20 and $30 per trip. With a flight that late no need to rush so you can avoid surge pricing. 

[JohninDC]

21 hours ago, kelkel2 said:

Do you know what a taxi would approximately cost from port of Miami to MIA? We have a 12:15 flight booked and looking for the best option to get there. 

Taxi will be about $40+ for the ride - more if you need a van/SUV taxi

[kelkel2]

1 hour ago, JohninDC said:

Taxi will be about $40+ for the ride - more if you need a van/SUV taxi

Thank you. The cruise line’s transportation is $22/person. So a taxi doesn’t necessarily save money, just might be more convenient. 

[teknoge3k]

1 hour ago, kelkel2 said:

Thank you. The cruise line’s transportation is $22/person. So a taxi doesn’t necessarily save money, just might be more convenient. 

 

Cruise line transportation is typically the most expensive and slowest. As of this posting, an Uber is $36.78 from POM to MIA. I'll take an Uber every time before I take a taxi.

[kelkel2]

On 8/12/2024 at 8:19 AM, teknoge3k said:

 

Cruise line transportation is typically the most expensive and slowest. As of this posting, an Uber is $36.78 from POM to MIA. I'll take an Uber every time before I take a taxi.

You don’t ever have a problem getting one? I just want to make sure we’re not going to wait a super long time. But it’s a week day cruise arrival and a smaller ship so we’re probably fine. 

[teknoge3k]

4 hours ago, kelkel2 said:

You don’t ever have a problem getting one? I just want to make sure we’re not going to wait a super long time. But it’s a week day cruise arrival and a smaller ship so we’re probably fine. 

 

With close to 400 Uber rides, I have never had an issue getting a rideshare anywhere in the country, even at 4 in the morning. The only exception would be in New York City, ironically enough. Uber ended up sending a taxi after me (at the Uber rate, of course)..