Miami, Florida, USA travel guide
The Miami International Airport is one of the largest airports in the world and a very important hub for international traffic between the North America and Latin America. Spanish speakers will feel comfortable here, as you will hear just as much Spanish spoken as English. Travelers will want to allow for extra time when departing MIA for international flights due to its congestion, even though it is a very large airport. You can save as much time as possible by reserving your Miami Airport car hire online in advance.
Miami makes up the largest metropolitan area in Florida. It is a great base to fly into for a diverse range of destinations and activities in Florida, as it is just 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale, 106 miles from Naples, and 156 miles from Key West.
- Local time in Miami, Florida, USA:
- GMT-5
- Population of Miami, Florida, USA:
- 433,136
Tourist attractions at Miami, Florida, USA
Venetian Pool
The best way to spend a hot day in Florida is in the water, and one fun and inexpensive way to do this in the heart of Miami is a visit to the Venetian Pool. The facilities feature a waterfall and separate areas designed for kids and adults. The water here is from a spring and it is drained and changed daily.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Beautiful sunny afternoons in Florida will inspire you to look for outdoor activities, and the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens offer a lovely experience of nature and high class. This European-inspired estate includes a main house filled with art and furnishings and ten beautiful acres of gardens on Biscayne Bay.
Miami Balloon Rides
After you've driven around and toured in your Miami rental car you can take a sunrise flight in a balloon and see the most amazing views of the Miami skyline, Biscayne Bay, Everglades, and Redlands of Miami any day of the year! The tour includes a post-flight toast and a picnic.
Recommended daytrips from Miami, Florida, USA
Cruises
Park your car hire at the Port of Miami and take a cruise ship to any of the dozens of excellent destinations just a short boat ride from Miami, Florida. There are several affordable options for a fun daytrip, or you can even change your vacation up and head into international waters!
Biscayne National Park
Tour the largest marine park in the National Park System. The Biscayne National Park features many protected marine species and is a wonderful educational experience.
Delray Beach
You may not have heard of Delray, but if you are looking for the perfect beach with a buzzing nightlife scene close to Miami then Delray should be on your list of daytrips. Plan for a night out at the clubs on Delray Beach by reserving a Miami car hire online.
Local conditions for Miami, Florida, USA
Thu, 24 May 2012 09:50:00 -0400
Thursday at 09:00 EDT:
grey cloud. 25°C (77°F)
Temperature: 25°C (77°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 14mph, Relative Humidity: 85%, Pressure: 1011mb, rising, Visibility: GO
Weather forecast for Miami, Florida, USA
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Thursday
Thundery shower, Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 25°C (77°F)
Max Temp: 31°C (88°F), Min Temp: 25°C (77°F), Wind Direction: NE, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 73%, Sunrise: 06:31EDT, Sunset: 20:05EDT
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Friday
Thundery shower, Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 24°C (75°F)
Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 4mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1015mb, Humidity: 62%, Sunrise: 06:30EDT, Sunset: 20:05EDT
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Saturday
Heavy rain shower, Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 24°C (75°F)
Max Temp: 32°C (90°F), Min Temp: 24°C (75°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1016mb, Humidity: 59%, Sunrise: 06:30EDT, Sunset: 20:06EDT
Airport Information
- Airport name:
- Miami International Airport
- Airport code:
- MIA
- Phone number:
- (305) 876 7000
- Address:
- PO Box 025504, Florida, Miami, United States
- Map:
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- Distance from airport to Miami:
- Miami city || 9 Miles / 14 km / 30 minutes by rental car from Downtown Miami
- Car Rental office location:
For car rental in Miami Airport you can find counters for main car hire companies in the new Rental Car Center at Miami Airport. These car rental companies include:
- Alamo
- Avis
- Budget
- Dollar
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- National
- Payless
- Royal Rent A Car
- Thrifty
Book your Miami car hire vehicle in advance and get the cheapest deals on 7 seater, 9 seater, luxury car and all types of rental car for collection in Miami Airport.
For cheap car rental in Miami, Florida book in advance with us. The best way to tour Miami is with your own rental car, this allows you to move around more comfortably and avoid the hassles of public transportation. Our book engine on the right will find for you the cheapest car hire offers in Miami Airport.
Airlines providing airport services to Miami, Florida, USA
- Aerolíneas Argentinas
- Aeromexico
- Aerosur
- Air Berlin
- Air Canada
- Air Europa
- Air France
- AirTran
- Alaska Airlines
- Alitalia
- American Airlines
- Arkefly
- Avianca
- Avior Airlines
- Bahamas Air
- British Airways
- Caribbean Airlines
- Cayman Airways
- Continental
- Copa Airlines
- Corsair
- Delta
- Finnair
- Gulfstream International Airlines
- IBC Airways
- Iberia
- Insel Air
- KLM
- LAN
- Lufthansa
- Pan Am World Airways Dominicana
- SBA Airlines
- Sky King
- Sun Country Airlines
- Surinam Airways
- Swiss Airlines
- TACA
- TAM Brazilian
- Transaero
- United Airlines
- US Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- Vision Airlines
- WestJet
