A Palm Beach airport car service from Elly8.net picks you up inside baggage claim at President Donald J. Trump International Airport (DJT), the airport most travellers still know as PBI, and drives you to Palm Beach island for a flat US$135 in a Business Sedan up to US$355 in an Executive Sprinter, per vehicle and all-in. Your flight is tracked, the chauffeur waits with a name board, and there is complimentary waiting after a tracked landing.
The drive itself is short, about 6 miles (9 km) and roughly 15 minutes on a clear road, which is why the details of the pickup matter more here than the route. This guide follows a typical arrival step by step, then covers luggage, private flights, departures and how a flat rate compares with the alternatives at the curb.
Is Palm Beach airport still PBI?
It is the same airport with a new name and code. Florida law renamed Palm Beach International as President Donald J. Trump International Airport, effective July 9, 2026, and its passenger IATA code changed from PBI to DJT on August 18, 2026. Older tickets showing PBI are for the same West Palm Beach airport.
The dates come from the airport's name change FAQ, which explains that the change was required by state legislation signed on March 30, 2026, and that signage and branding are being updated in phases. For booking a car, nothing changes: enter your flight number and we track it whichever code your airline shows.
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Before you fly: what to send the desk
A smooth pickup starts with four details at booking:
- Flight number and date. This lets the chauffeur track the real landing time rather than the scheduled one.
- Destination address. The island fare is quoted to Palm Beach island; West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, Wellington, Delray Beach and Boca Raton are priced by exact address in the web booker.
- Passengers and bags. Include golf bags, strollers and anything oversized, so the vehicle fits.
- Child seats and special requests. Seats are available on request and fitted before pickup. Mention mobility needs or a preference for a quiet ride.
The confirmation email includes the chauffeur's details and the 24/7 desk number.
If your plans change after booking, a new flight number or a later connection, reply to the confirmation or call the desk and the pickup is updated. The cancellation windows in the policy are measured from the pickup time. Travellers arriving for a season stay often book the return to DJT at the same time, which locks the same flat fare for both legs.
Step by step: a DJT arrival with Elly8.net
1. Wheels down
The chauffeur is watching the same flight data you are. If you land early, the chauffeur adjusts; if you are delayed on the way down from New York or held on the ramp, the pickup simply moves.
2. Into baggage claim
Ground transportation at DJT is on Level 1, Baggage Claim, according to the airport's ground transportation page. Your chauffeur waits inside arrivals with a name board once you are coming down to collect your bags, so there is no need to look for a desk or a curb zone.
3. Bags and the walk to the car
The chauffeur helps with bags at the carousel and walks you to the vehicle. For travellers with several large cases or golf bags, a Business SUV or Executive Sprinter is booked in advance so nothing has to wait for a second trip.
4. The drive
From DJT to Palm Beach island is about 15 minutes on a clear road. In season, with bridge openings on the Intracoastal and lunchtime traffic near the island, the desk allows 25 to 30 minutes. The flat rate does not change with the drive time.
5. At the door
The chauffeur unloads at your hotel entrance, club or residence. For private homes with gated entries, send the gate code or the name of the house manager with the booking.
Waiting: what is included and what is not
Elly8.net includes complimentary waiting after a tracked landing, which covers the normal time it takes to deplane, collect bags and meet your chauffeur. Because the flight is tracked, a delay in the air is not your waiting time. Waiting beyond the included time, for example if you stop for a long lunch before leaving the airport, is billed at cost, and the desk will tell you before that happens where possible.
If you cannot find your chauffeur, call the 24/7 desk number in your confirmation. Our meet and greet page explains the process in every city.
Which vehicle for which luggage
Capacities are from the Elly8.net fleet page. Prices are the fixed DJT to Palm Beach island fares, per vehicle.
| Vehicle | Passengers / bags | DJT to Palm Beach island | Round trip | Typical guest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Sedan | 3 / 2 | US$135 | US$260 | One or two travellers, standard bags |
| Business SUV | 6 / 6 | US$180 | US$345 | Families, golf bags, strollers |
| First Class SUV | 6 / 6 | US$220 | US$420 | Families wanting a premium SUV |
| First Class Sedan | 3 / 2 | US$240 | US$460 | Executives, gala arrivals |
| Executive Sprinter | 12 / 12 | US$355 | US$675 | Wedding parties, golf groups, teams |
Two travellers with two large cases each fit better in a Business SUV than a sedan. A Palm Beach season trip often means more luggage than people expect, so when in doubt, size up.
Flat rate vs metered: how the price works
The Elly8.net fare is a flat rate set when you book. It includes the chauffeur, vehicle, taxes, standard gratuity and airport meet and greet. Tolls and parking, where they apply, are billed at cost. Traffic, bridge openings and season do not change it, and the same fixed fare applies from Palm Beach island back to the airport.
At the curb, the alternatives price differently. The walk-up taxi, sedan, SUV and van service runs from the Ground Transportation desk outside on the west end of Level 1, and app rides pick up on the outer curb of Level 3, both according to the airport's taxis and rideshare page. The airport does not publish a taxi fare table, and app prices are quoted at request and move with demand. For one person with a light bag on a quiet afternoon, those options are often cheaper than a booked car. Our Palm Beach airport taxi guide covers them in detail, including the free bus link to the Tri-Rail station.
Private and charter flights
Many Palm Beach visitors arrive privately. Give the desk your tail number and your FBO, and the chauffeur meets you at the FBO or planeside where the operator allows. Our private jet and FBO car service page explains how ramp pickups work.
One local factor to know: temporary flight restrictions can affect aviation around the airport, and the airport's temporary flight restrictions page reminds pilots that they are subject to last-minute changes. The desk confirms timing with your operator before the day, and the flight tracking adjusts the pickup if your arrival moves.
Departures from Palm Beach
A car service to DJT is the same fixed price as the arrival: US$135 in a Business Sedan up to US$355 in an Executive Sprinter from Palm Beach island. The chauffeur collects you at the agreed time and drops you at departures on Level 3. In season, allow extra time for bridge traffic leaving the island in the late afternoon.
Landing at Fort Lauderdale instead
If a better fare takes you into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood (FLL), the drive to Palm Beach island is about 51 miles (81 km), roughly 65 minutes on a clear road and longer on I-95 at rush hour. The Elly8.net price is fixed at US$370 in a Business Sedan, US$485 in a Business SUV, US$595 in a First Class SUV, US$650 in a First Class Sedan and US$965 in an Executive Sprinter, with round trips from US$705 to US$1,835. Our Fort Lauderdale car service page has prices for stays in Broward, and Miami car service covers arrivals at MIA.
Busy weeks at DJT
Palm Beach runs on its winter season, and the airport is busiest when the island is. Two dates on the desk's planning list this season bring extra demand for cars:
- Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival, December 10 to 13, 2026. Chef dinners and tastings across the area, per the festival's site. Many guests fly in on the Thursday and book an evening car for each night.
- Palm Beach International Boat Show, March 17 to 21, 2027. Along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach, according to the show's official site. Exhibitors and buyers arrive through DJT and FLL, and Flagler Drive traffic is heavy all week.
For those weeks, book the airport car when you book the flight. SUVs and Sprinters go first, and a fixed fare protects the budget if the curb is crowded when you land. If several guests arrive on different flights for the same event, one group transportation booking can cover each arrival with its own car and a single confirmation.
Who books Palm Beach airport cars
- Season residents arriving for the winter with a car full of luggage and sometimes a pet.
- Gala and event guests, who often pair the airport run with an evening out and event night package, from US$525 per vehicle.
- Family offices and executives, who use a corporate account with monthly invoicing and NDAs on request; see executive car service.
- Hotels and concierges, who book guests through a hotel account.
- Wedding groups moving guests from DJT to oceanfront venues in Executive Sprinters.
Rides in Palm Beach are operated by licensed, commercially insured local chauffeur partners vetted through the Limousine Worldwide network; Elly8.net takes the booking, fixes the price and runs the 24/7 desk. Partner vehicles are four model years old or newer, or seven for Rolls-Royce, Maybach and Bentley.
After you arrive
If your stay needs more than an airport run, our guide to chauffeur service in West Palm Beach explains hourly bookings for Worth Avenue, Wellington and the Kravis Center. Hourly service starts at US$105 in a Business Sedan with a 3-hour minimum. For general guidance on airport meetings across the network, see airport transfers.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a car service from Palm Beach airport to Palm Beach island?
Fixed and all-in, per vehicle: US$135 in a Business Sedan, US$180 in a Business SUV, US$220 in a First Class SUV, US$240 in a First Class Sedan and US$355 in an Executive Sprinter. That includes the chauffeur, taxes, standard gratuity and meet and greet. Tolls, parking and extra waiting are billed at cost.
Where will my chauffeur meet me at DJT?
Inside arrivals on Level 1, Baggage Claim, holding a name board. The chauffeur tracks your flight, helps with bags and walks you to the car, so you do not need the walk-up desk on Level 1 or the rideshare curb on Level 3.
What happens if my flight is late?
The chauffeur tracks the flight and adjusts to the actual landing time. You receive complimentary waiting after a tracked landing, so delays in the air are not charged. Waiting beyond the included time is billed at cost, and the desk tells you before that happens where possible.
Is it the same price going back to the airport?
Yes. Every fixed airport fare on the Elly8.net Palm Beach page is the same in either direction, so Palm Beach island to DJT is also US$135 in a Business Sedan up to US$355 in an Executive Sprinter. Book the return when you book the arrival to save time.
Do you meet private flights?
Yes. Give the desk your tail number and FBO, and the chauffeur meets you at the FBO or planeside where the operator permits. If temporary flight restrictions change your arrival time, the desk confirms the new timing with your operator and moves the pickup.
Can we bring golf bags and extra luggage?
Yes. Tell the desk at booking. A Business SUV or First Class SUV takes six passengers and six bags, and an Executive Sprinter takes twelve of each. Sedans are best for two standard bags, so size up when you are travelling with golf clubs or a season's worth of luggage.
