Miami Travel Guide
Boasting glittering coastal shores, an enviable tropical climate and a bustling inner-city atmosphere - Miami is an irresistible destination for business and pleasure alike.
When is the best time to visit Miami?
Miami’s Mediterranean climate means that temperatures can reach averages of 30C in the summer, hitting their peak in July. If you’re looking for the best time to swim, then August is perfect for waters that have soaked up the summer sun. It’s rarely truly cold in Miami. Autumn (September to November) may be damp, but winter (December to February) is very dry, with humidity at a low – which leaves even the beachfront feeling pleasantly mild.
Travelling to Miami
To get to the centre from Miami International Airport, you can use the Metrorail (both the orange and green lines cover the south of Miami, whilst the green line ventures into the north).
If you're heading for the beach (or thereabouts), the 150 Miami Beach Airport Express bus goes direct to Miami Beach in under 40 minutes. Bus routes including the 42, 37 and 57 can also be found outside the airport and will take you all across Miami. It is simplest to drive around Miami, so if you're considering renting a car for your stay, the airport services most major car hire companies.
Getting around Miami
Public Transport in Miami
Miami-Dade Transit covers metrobuses, metrorails and the metromover - a free, automated train system. Buy a Transit Pass online to use the metrobus and rail, or use the GO Miami-Dade app. The cost of a single trip is only $2.25, cash and contactless payments are accepted.
Car Rental in Miami
Best value if you’re staying more than a couple of days. Be warned, however, parking is at a premium. For garages and street parking you have to pay at machines and get a receipt for your dashboard; there’s valet parking at most fine restaurants, hotels and clubs; and hotel overnight parking rates are up to $40 per night.
Cycle hire in Miami
There are a number of taxis stands in Miami which can be found outside key destinations.
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