Miami International Airport (MIA) — Taxi Fare Guide
Miami-Dade County licenses the taxis at MIA and operates a mix of flat rates and metered fares. Flat (fixed) rates apply on trips between the airport and popular destinations such as Miami Beach, Key Biscayne and the Port of Miami, while trips to other areas run on the meter. The official taxi stands are on the arrivals level outside baggage claim.
The best-known flat fare is about $35 to South Beach (roughly the 1st to 28th Street zone); mid- and north-beach zones cost a little more. Metered trips start at $2.95 for the first 1/6 mile and then charge per additional 1/6 mile. For any trip beginning at MIA there is a $2 airport surcharge and a $15 minimum fare, plus a 30% surcharge for large SUVs and vans.
Ride-hailing is very popular here: Uber and Lyft pick up at designated rideshare zones on the arrivals level and are often cheaper than a taxi to Downtown, though prices surge at peak times. Tipping about 15% is customary for taxis; there is no extra charge for luggage or additional passengers.
| Destination | Approx. fare | Time |
| South Beach (flat rate) | ~$35 flat | 20-30 min |
| Downtown Miami / Brickell | ~$25 (metered) | 15-20 min |
| Port of Miami (flat rate) | ~$27 flat | 20-25 min |
| Key Biscayne (flat rate) | ~$45 flat | 25-35 min |
Practical tips: Confirm whether your destination is a flat-rate zone before you set off and ask for the fixed price up front. Taxis accept credit and debit cards, but carry a little cash as a backup and always take the official rank rather than an unlicensed driver.
Other ways to the city
MIA is connected to a rail and bus hub next door, so public transport is a genuine option, especially for downtown and Brickell.
- Metrorail Orange Line - reached via the free MIA Mover people mover to the Miami Intermodal Center; trains run to downtown, Brickell and Government Center in about 15-20 minutes for around USD 2.25.
- Metrobus 150 Airport Express - a direct bus to Miami Beach and South Beach for roughly USD 2.65, taking 35-50 minutes, with luggage space.
- Tri-Rail - from the Miami Intermodal Center north to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach for about USD 5-9, taking 40-90 minutes; a cheap alternative to a long taxi ride.
- Rental cars and shared shuttles - all major rental brands sit at the Intermodal Center, and shared vans to hotels cost roughly USD 20-30 per person.
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Fares are researched from official and public sources and are approximate — always confirm the meter or fixed fare before you travel.