Miami Beach is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Miami Beach works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Miami Beach, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Miami Beach, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Miami Beach starts at around €72 per night, with a typical rate near €148 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: The Goodtime Hotel, Miami Beach a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.4 from 2123 reviews, from €93 per night; Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach, 5-star, guest rating 9.4 from 2957 reviews, from €188 per night; The Elser Hotel Miami - An All-Suite Hotel, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 7223 reviews, from €126 per night; The Betsy Hotel, South Beach, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 2663 reviews, from €210 per night; 1 Hotel South Beach, 5-star, guest rating 9.2 from 1864 reviews, from €482 per night.
Day trips & routes: Miami — about 16 km, 18m drive; Doral — about 27 km, 36m drive; Fort Lauderdale — about 50 km, 43m drive; West Palm Beach — about 118 km, 1h 15m drive. Fastest option is Miami: 18m by car.
Miami Beach: what to know
Things to see: "Miami: 60 Minute Private Everglades Airboat Ride", rated 5 from 155 reviews, from €120.59; "Award-winning Art Deco & Neon Lights Walking Tour in Miami Beach", rated 5 from 150 reviews, from €43.77; "Miami: 90 Minute Private Everglades Airboat Ride", rated 5 from 143 reviews, from €165.25; "Miami Helicopter Tour Hard Rock and Beach", rated 5 from 73 reviews, from €150.25; "Miami Art Deco Gems & Jewels Small Group & Exclusive Access Tour", rated 5 from 57 reviews, from €71.46.
Miami Beach has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Miami Beach is around €148, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Miami Beach you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 4 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring United States, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
