Where Your Chauffeur Meets You at PBI: Baggage Claim, Curbside and Bags

At PBI, the first pickup decision is whether you want to meet your chauffeur inside the terminal or at the curb. PBI Limos offers optional inside meet-and-greet if you want it, with curbside pickup as the alternative. Agree on that choice when arranging your ride rather than assuming that every airport pickup works the same way.

For curbside pickups, the driver usually texts when you're ready. You and the driver coordinate the meeting spot and pickup directly. That doesn't mean you need to be outside the moment the plane lands: getting off the aircraft and collecting your bags are separate steps.

Choose the meeting arrangement before you travel

Inside meet-and-greet may suit you if you'd rather make contact indoors before heading out to the vehicle. Curbside may suit you if you're comfortable collecting your luggage and coordinating the pickup yourself. Tell PBI Limos which you prefer, and confirm the details for your reservation.

Don't assume “inside” means at the gate or at a particular baggage carousel. The exact meeting point needs to be agreed for your pickup. Keep the reservation details accessible on your phone so you can check the arrangement without searching through an inbox at the curb.

Collect your bags before arranging the curbside meeting

The airport's official terminal map places baggage claim and ground transportation on Level 1. Follow the airport signs from your arrival concourse and check the baggage display for your flight. Your landing time alone doesn't tell you when you'll have your luggage.

If a bag hasn't arrived, speak with the airline about it before leaving baggage claim. Let the driver know you're not ready if the luggage issue changes your plans. Don't agree to a meeting you can't reach while you're still dealing with the airline.

Traveling with only carry-ons can shorten the baggage-collection step, but you still need to get from the gate to the agreed meeting area. If someone in your party is still inside, include that in the coordination rather than treating the first person at the curb as the whole group's arrival.

Use the meeting spot agreed with your driver

For a curbside pickup, use the driver's usual text coordination when you're ready to agree where to meet. If you're unsure which exit or level you're at, check the signs and describe your location before moving. A clear location is more useful than “I'm outside.”

Keep app-based rideshare instructions separate from your chauffeur arrangement. The airport lists Uber and Lyft pickup on the outer curb of Level 3, Departures. That is not an instruction to meet a pre-booked PBI Limos driver there. Follow the meeting details coordinated for your own reservation.

If the arrangement is unclear, clarify it before heading to another level. This guide doesn't prescribe a fixed door, curb position or driver waiting area because those details haven't been established for every pickup.

Describe the luggage you're actually bringing

When you arrange the ride, give the passenger count and a realistic description of the bags. Several large cases, a stroller or golf bags are a different load from a few carry-ons, even with the same number of travelers. Mention bulky items before choosing a vehicle; don't rely on passenger seating alone to judge luggage space.

If you're booking for another person, make sure they know whether the pickup is inside or curbside and have the reservation information. For more help with that situation, see booking an airport pickup for a parent or relative.

For the airport service itself, use the PBI airport car service page. For the terminal's arrival sequence and other transportation options, see what to expect when you arrive at PBI. The trip-planning page can help with the onward journey.