Miami

Beaches, Art Deco and neighbourhood hops

Last reviewed: 14 September 2026

Recommended stay: 3–4 days
Best time to visit: December to April
Airports: MIA

Miami at a glance

Miami is a spread-out coastal city of beaches, Art Deco streets and neighbourhood hops. Miami Beach and South Beach, the Art Deco Historic District, Wynwood Walls, Little Havana, Bayside and Downtown, Brickell, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Pérez Art Museum Miami and Coconut Grove sit on Metrorail, Metrobus, causeway and walking clusters, with day trips to the Everglades, Key Biscayne, Fort Lauderdale and Biscayne National Park. Miami International Airport (MIA) is the catalogue airport. Heat, sudden rain and traffic between districts matter more than stacking every waterfront.

Quick information

Recommended stay3–4 days

Best time to visitDecember to April

AirportsMIA

Budget travelAccommodation and any Everglades, boat or beach-club day drive costs most strongly. Check current prices close to travel instead of relying on a fixed estimate.

The drier, milder months suit South Beach walks, Vizcaya and Coconut Grove. Summer heat, humidity and afternoon storms are strong; keep indoor hours for Pérez Art Museum Miami and malls. Recheck official weather before storm-season travel.

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Metrorail

Airport Metrorail toward Downtown, Brickell and connecting Metrobus or Metromover stops

Check the current Miami-Dade Transit fareTransport

Must-see sights

Miami Beach and South Beach

Art Deco Historic District

Wynwood Walls

Sights

One-day itinerary

Morning: South Beach and the Art Deco Historic District.
Afternoon: Shade, a swim where currently supervised, then Lincoln Road.
Evening: Ocean Drive without stacking Wynwood.

Itineraries

Best areas to stay

South Beach / Miami Beach
South Beach
Walkable oceanfront. Downtown and Wynwood need a causeway hop.
Best for
Art Deco streets, the beach and a first visit
Downtown / Brickell
Brickell
Useful with children and MIA arrivals. South Beach is a planned ride.
Best for
Metrorail, Museum Park and a practical hotel stay
Wynwood
A neighbourhood stay. The beach still needs a hop.
Best for
Murals, galleries and an evening wander
Coconut Grove
Useful with children. Vizcaya is nearby; South Beach is a separate hop.
Best for
A shadier, walkable village feel

Approximate budget

Budget
Varies
per day, per person
Simple rooms, café meals and selected transit hops; excludes travel to Miami.
Mid-range
Varies
per day, per person
Comfortable room, mixed dining, rides and selected museums.
Comfort
Varies
per day, per person
Central or beach stays, frequent dining, private transfers and a reserved Everglades day.

Airports

Last reviewed: 14 September 2026

MIA
Miami International Airport
13 km from city centre

Airport to city transport

Last reviewed: 14 September 2026

OptionTimePrice

MIA

MetrorailMIAUsually the most practical public option from MIA when a current station suits your stay. Confirm the line, direction and last trains on official airport or Miami-Dade Transit information. Miami Beach still needs a connecting hop.
Airport Metrorail toward Downtown, Brickell and connecting Metrobus or Metromover stops
Check the current Miami-Dade Transit fare
Details
Usually the most practical public option from MIA when a current station suits your stay. Confirm the line, direction and last trains on official airport or Miami-Dade Transit information. Miami Beach still needs a connecting hop.
Metrobus / airport busMIAUseful when a current stop serves Miami Beach or your hotel more directly than a Metrorail change. Traffic can stretch the ride. Confirm the route and luggage space.
Public or airport coaches toward selected districts when currently operating
Check the current operator or transit fare
Details
Useful when a current stop serves Miami Beach or your hotel more directly than a Metrorail change. Traffic can stretch the ride. Confirm the route and luggage space.
Taxi or rideshareMIAUseful for families, late MIA arrivals and South Beach stays. Use an official rank or a clearly licensed car.
Door-to-door journey; time varies with causeway and downtown traffic
Confirm the current official or in-app fare
Details
Useful for families, late MIA arrivals and South Beach stays. Use an official rank or a clearly licensed car.
Private transferMIAUseful for groups, child seats and Everglades departures. Confirm meeting point and delay terms.
Pre-booked door-to-door journey
Confirm the complete quoted price
Details
Useful for groups, child seats and Everglades departures. Confirm meeting point and delay terms.

Getting around

Last reviewed: 14 September 2026

OptionTimePrice

Metrorail, Metrobus, Metromover and walkingDowntown and Brickell are walkable once you arrive. South Beach, Little Havana and Coconut Grove each need a planned hop. Recheck last trains and buses. Carry water.
Best for Downtown, Brickell, Wynwood hops and the Museum Park cluster
Check current Miami-Dade Transit rules
Details
Downtown and Brickell are walkable once you arrive. South Beach, Little Havana and Coconut Grove each need a planned hop. Recheck last trains and buses. Carry water.
Taxi, licensed rideshare and causeway hopsA car can help for Everglades or Key Biscayne days. It is unnecessary between Brickell and Museum Park. Confirm current ride-hailing rules.
Useful for Miami Beach, Vizcaya and late returns
Confirm the current official or in-app fare
Details
A car can help for Everglades or Key Biscayne days. It is unnecessary between Brickell and Museum Park. Confirm current ride-hailing rules.

Miami at a glance

Quick information

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Must-see sights

One-day itinerary

Best areas to stay

South Beach / Miami Beach

Downtown / Brickell

Wynwood

Coconut Grove

Approximate budget