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Compare car rental prices from major brands in Miami Beach with Road Genius. From compact cars to premium SUVs and minivans, you'll find vehicles at great prices in convenient locations. Choose a downtown counter near your hotel or snag a car at Miami International Airport and be on the MacArthur Causeway to South Beach in minutes. Book early for events like Art Basel to secure low rates and make sure your ride is SunPass-ready for smooth drives across South Florida.
| Location | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach City Locations | • Walking distance from hotels • Often lower rates than airport locations • No airport fees or surcharges |
• Limited hours (not 24/7) • Smaller vehicle selection • May require rideshare to reach rental office |
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | • All major companies in one facility • 24/7 operation • Widest vehicle selection • Convenient for arrival/departure |
• Around 18% more expensive than city locations • Requires MIA Mover tram to Rental Car Center • 12 miles (20 km) drive from Miami Beach |
| Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) | • Sometimes lower rates than MIA • Less crowded than MIA • Consolidated rental facility |
• 30 miles (48 km) drive to Miami Beach • Extra travel costs to/from FLL |
On average, car rentals in Miami - Miami Beach cost around $62 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals starting at $24 per day.
Compare city vs airport pickups: Miami Beach offices dodge airport surcharges and are often 15-20 % cheaper. A quick rideshare from your hotel can still come out ahead.
Watch the calendar: Rates spike during Art Basel, Ultra and winter high season. Shifting your trip to June–August or grabbing the car mid-week can knock 30 % off.
Rent only for the days you'll drive out of the Beach: Use the free trolleys locally, then grab a car for Everglades or Keys runs to avoid $30-$50 nightly hotel valet fees.
Cross-check Fort Lauderdale (FLL) quotes: Even after a $40 Uber to South Beach, FLL prices sometimes beat Miami International totals.
Test weekly pricing: Rentals of 5-6 days can actually cost more than a 7-day rate—let the comparison tool crunch the numbers.
Skip prepaid fuel: Fill up a few miles before drop-off and avoid the rental company's premium per-gallon markup.
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Get a car so you can visit:
Everglades National Park – wildlife, airboats
Key Biscayne – Crandon Park, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Florida Keys – Key Largo, Marathon
Fort Lauderdale – Las Olas Boulevard, beaches
Where can I find street parking in South Beach? You can find street parking all over Miami Beach, but it can be hard to find a spot, especially on weekends. You can use the PayByPhone app to find and pay for open meters. For more reliable parking, public garages on 7th Street and 13th Street charge by the hour.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Miami Beach? No. You don't need an International Driving Permit to drive in Florida if your driver's license from your home country is in English. You also don't need one if you have an official translation of your license.
How do I handle toll roads around Miami Beach? Most toll roads around Miami are electronic, so they don't have cash booths. Your rental company will likely offer you a toll package. This usually means you pay a daily service fee on top of the actual toll costs. If you're staying for a while, you could add your rental car's license plate to your own SunPass account or buy a SunPass Mini. You can use an E-ZPass on roads run by the Florida Turnpike, but some Miami-Dade Expressway (MDX) roads like SR 836 or SR 112 don't accept it.
What's the minimum age to rent a car in Miami Beach? You usually have to be 21 to rent a car, but if you're under 25, the company will add a "young driver" fee of about $15-30 per day. Also, you might not be able to rent certain types of cars if you're under 25.
Is it worth renting a car if I'm staying only in Miami Beach? If you plan to stay only in Miami Beach, you probably don't need a car. The area is easy to walk around and has good public transportation. But a car is very helpful if you want to see places outside Miami Beach, like Everglades National Park or Key Biscayne. It's also great for day trips to the Florida Keys or Fort Lauderdale.
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