— MIA pickup · 1 mile · free shuttle
Car Rental at Miami Airport (MIA) — Free Shuttle from Senda Rent
Senda Rent is one mile east of MIA at 2270 NW 36th St — close enough that our free shuttle reaches you in 8–12 minutes. The trade-off is honest: a short shuttle ride in exchange for a lower all-in rate, foreign-license acceptance, and cash / Zelle / PayPal payment options that on-airport chains will not offer.
How the free MIA shuttle works
- Land at MIA.Any terminal, any concourse, any time within Senda's hours.
- Collect your luggage and proceed to the MIA Rental Car Center areaAccessible via the MIA Mover from the main terminal — a short, free, automated train ride.
- Call or WhatsApp Senda at +1 (786) 612-7596.We'll tell you exactly which curb to wait at — typically the off-airport rental shuttle pickup zone outside the Rental Car Center.
- Board the Senda shuttle within 8–12 minutes.The driver assists with luggage. Bilingual EN / ES.
- Arrive at our office, sign the contract, get the keys.Total time from MIA terminal to driver's seat: typically 25–35 minutes.
For after-hours arrivals, prior arrangement is required. We have handled red-eye landings; tell us the flight number when you book.
What you get with a Senda MIA rental
- No airport facility feeOn-airport chains pay roughly 10–12% to the airport authority for counter rights and pass it through. Senda does not.
- All-risk insuranceCDW + LDW + third-party liability included.
- Unlimited milesDrive to Key West, Orlando, Naples, anywhere in Florida.
- Free baby / child seat on request.
- Foreign drivers welcome — any country's license.
- Cash, Zelle, PayPal accepted for rental and deposit.
- No mandatory tolls package.Florida tolls are passed through at posted rate.
- Bilingual EN / ES at every step.
Trip patterns we see most from MIA
Family for Miami Beach
Mid-size SUV. We drop you at the office, you hit I-95 north or 836 east depending on the hotel.
Solo business in Brickell
Compact or mid-size sedan. Shuttle from MIA, 15 minutes to Brickell on I-95 south.
LATAM family in Doral
7-passenger Pacifica or Highlander. Shuttle, 10 minutes to Doral on the Palmetto.
Friends starting a Keys road trip
Convertible Mustang or Camaro. Shuttle, then south on I-95 / US-1.
Pre-cruise day
Compact for the airport-to-hotel-to-PortMiami sequence. We can hold the car for the full week of your sailing.
Senda vs the MIA Rental Car Center counters
Counter location
Senda Rent1 mile away — free shuttle
- On-airport chain
- Inside MIA RCC
Airport facility fee (~10–12%)
Senda RentNo
- On-airport chain
- Yes — added
Foreign license
Senda RentWelcomed, no fee
- On-airport chain
- Often surcharged or refused
Cash / no credit card
Senda RentStandard
- On-airport chain
- Rare
Young-driver fee (21–24)
Senda RentNone
- On-airport chain
- $25–$30/day typical
Mandatory tolls package
Senda RentPass-through, no markup
- On-airport chain
- Often imposed
Insurance
Senda RentIncluded
- On-airport chain
- Up-sold per day
Wait time at peak
Senda Rent8–12 min shuttle, ~5 min counter
- On-airport chain
- 30–90 min
Driving tips from MIA — first 30 minutes
- Heading east to Miami BeachSR-112 / Airport Expressway is faster than NW 36th St surface roads.
- Heading south to Brickell or Coconut GroveTake I-95 south from the SR-112 connector. Skip Le Jeune surface streets at rush hour.
- Heading north to Aventura, Hollywood, FLLI-95 north or, for slower-but-scenic, A1A from Miami Beach.
- Heading west to Doral or Miami LakesSR-826 (Palmetto Expressway). 15 minutes max.
- Heading to PortMiami for a cruiseI-395 east / MacArthur Causeway. Allow 25 minutes from our office.
— FAQ
Frequently asked
Where exactly do I meet the Senda shuttle at MIA?
Once you reach the MIA Rental Car Center area (via the MIA Mover from the main terminal), we will direct you to the off-airport rental shuttle curb. Call or WhatsApp Senda when your bags are in hand and we'll confirm the exact pickup point.
Is the MIA shuttle really free?
Yes. There is no fee, no per-passenger charge, and no luggage fee. The shuttle is included in every Senda reservation that needs MIA pickup.
What happens if my flight lands after Senda's hours?
After-hours pickup is available with prior arrangement; a small after-hours fee may apply. Tell us your flight number at booking.
Can I avoid the MIA shuttle entirely?
Yes — Uber or Lyft from MIA to our office runs $10–$15 typically. Or we can arrange hotel delivery if you have a layover hotel.
Do you have a counter inside MIA?
No. Senda is an off-airport operator at 2270 NW 36th St, one mile from the airport. The off-airport model is how we keep the all-in rate lower than the on-airport chains.
Can I drop off the car at MIA at the end of my trip?
Yes. Standard process is to return the car to our office; the same shuttle takes you to MIA. Allow 60–90 minutes between drop-off and your departure flight check-in.
Does Senda serve all MIA terminals (North, Central, South)?
Yes. The MIA Mover connects every terminal to the Rental Car Center area where our shuttle picks up.
Is there 24-hour drop-off?
Drop-offs outside business hours are possible by prior arrangement. The office has a secure key drop and the contract closes the next business morning.
Land. Shuttle. Drive.
Book your MIA pickup now and we'll meet you 8–12 minutes after baggage claim.