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Major city · United States

Miami

Give Miami 3–4 nights: 2 in South Beach for the beach and Art Deco, 1–2 in Brickell or Downtown for food and transit. Skip the car unless you leave the city.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Dec–Apr
avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms); peak hurricane season Aug–Oct
Airports
MIA · FLL
Nights
3–4
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
Print / PDF guide
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Miami is two cities in one trip. Miami Beach is a barrier island of sand, Art Deco hotels and late nights; the city of Miami across Biscayne Bay is a working downtown of towers, Cuban food and neighbourhoods. They are 20–40 minutes apart by causeway, so pick a base rather than commuting. Winter (Dec–Apr) is dry and busy; summer is hot, wet and cheaper.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Miami, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$4–7
  • Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, mid-range, per personAdd 18–22% tip and 7% sales tax.$25–50
  • Street or quick mealCuban sandwich$8–14
  • BeerBeer: bar / supermarket six-pack$7–12 / $10–16
  • Metro or bus rideMetrorail or Metrobus ride$2.25
  • Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Vizcaya, Pérez Art Museum)check$15–25
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personUS$45
  • Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomUS$220
  • High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomUS$420

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$180 · High US$350

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

South Beach and Ocean DriveArt Deco Historic DistrictLittle Havana and Cuban foodBrickell and Downtown skylinePortMiami cruises
Airports
MIA Miami International Airport (8 km west of Downtown; Metrorail Orange Line to Government Center, about 20 min) · FLL Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International (25–40 min north by car depending on traffic; Tri-Rail connects to Miami Airport station)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Miami: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

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Feb

26°C

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Mar

27°C

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Apr

29°C

21°C

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May

30°C

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Jun

32°C

25°C

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Jul

33°C

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Aug

33°C

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Sep

32°C

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Oct

30°C

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Nov

27°C

21°C

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Dec

26°C

18°C

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Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Metrorail (Orange Line serves MIA) plus the free Metromover loop in Downtown and Brickell cover the city core; Metrobus reaches the rest. South Beach is a bus or taxi ride from Downtown, not a rail ride. Fares are per ride with free bus–rail transfers; a car only pays off for day trips.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Miami Beach and South Beach

go

Door to door: 20–40 min

Metrobus S from Downtown, or taxi/rideshare over the causeway

Walk Ocean Drive and the Art Deco blocks early; beach is busiest 11:00–16:00.

Key Biscayne and Crandon Park

go

Door to door: 25–35 min

Car or rideshare via the Rickenbacker Causeway

Calmer beach and park; toll on the causeway.

Coral Gables

go

Door to door: 30–40 min

Metrorail to Douglas Road, then bus or short taxi

Miracle Mile dining and the Biltmore area; half a day.

Hialeah

caution

Door to door: 35–45 min

Metrorail to Hialeah station, then walk or bus

Local food and markets rather than sights; go with a purpose.

Florida Keys (Key Largo)overnight

Door to door: 1–1.5 h

Car south on US-1

A return day trip is mostly driving; sleep in the Keys instead.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

South Beach (Miami Beach)

Beach on foot, Art Deco streets, nightlife; priciest beds and resort fees.

Brickell

Downtown-adjacent towers, restaurants and bars; Metrorail and Metromover access.

Downtown Miami

Best for cruises, Brightline and museums; quieter at night in parts.

Coconut Grove

Leafy, low-rise, good for families and longer stays; 15–20 min drive to the beach.

Little Havana

Cheap eats and local life; few hotels and less walkable at night.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$160–260 excl. bed
High
$300+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid-range double room1 × 3 nights × US$220US$660
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$180US$1,080
Metrorail or Metrobus single ride2 × US$2US$5
Airport transfer by rideshare, MIA to South Beach1 × US$40 · checkUS$40
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15US$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$182
Trip total≈ US$333 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,997

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Prices are shown before sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$4–7
Cuban sandwich$8–14
Sit-down dinner, mid-range, per personAdd 18–22% tip and 7% sales tax.$25–50
Beer: bar / supermarket six-pack$7–12 / $10–16
Rideshare, South Beach to BrickellSurges at closing time.$20–35
Metrorail or Metrobus ride$2.25
Museum entry (Vizcaya, Pérez Art Museum)check$15–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Central tourist areas are busy and generally safe by day; the real risks are heat, rip currents and storms. At night stay in lit, populated blocks, keep phones out of sight, and treat unlicensed taxis and no-price bars as a pass.
  • Summer heat and humidity: plan indoor breaks 12:00–16:00 and carry water.
  • Afternoon thunderstorms Jun–Nov; lightning on the beach is a real risk.
  • Hurricane season runs Jun–Nov, peak Aug–Oct: check forecasts and insurance.
  • Ocean currents and rip tides: swim near lifeguards.
  • Parking and resort fees add up fast; confirm before booking.
  • Some bars and clubs add automatic service charges: check the bill.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

Most countries have consulates in Miami (check the address); embassies are in Washington, DC.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • MIA → Government Center, Metrorail: about $2.25, about 20 min
  • Rideshare MIA → South Beach: $35–50
  • Brightline Miami → Fort Lauderdale: about $15–30, about 30 min

Say or show

  • Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
  • Por favor — Please (por fah-VOR)
  • ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
  • La cuenta, por favor — The check, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
  • ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
  • No hablo español — I don't speak Spanish (noh AH-bloh es-pah-NYOL)

Spanish is widely spoken; English works everywhere in tourist areas.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Miami. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Dec–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, afternoon storms); peak hurricane season Aug–Oct · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 5 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for MIA and FLL: last Metrorail and Tri-Rail departures, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: South Beach, Brickell–Downtown, Little Havana, Coconut Grove.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Vizcaya, Pérez Art Museum, Frost Science, Wynwood Walls) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Storm and cruise-day fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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Sources