South Miami travel guide
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You're Going to Love South Miami
With a population of 11,657, South Miami is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in South Miami to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in South Miami
If you’re looking for affordable options, Two Chefs (8287 S. Dixie Hwy) and Root & Bone – Miami (5958 S Dixie Hwy) are great picks.
When to visit South Miami
How to Get to South Miami
Plane
When flying to South Miami, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Miami include American Airlines, Air France and Aerolineas Argentinas. The shortest domestic flight to South Miami departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 07m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving South Miami, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from South Miami to Fort Lauderdale takes 0h 38m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Tampa, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 26m trip.
Car
Another option to get to South Miami is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 8 miles from South Miami. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Fox, among others, in Miami.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Miami, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to South Miami takes 30 miles and will cost you around $42. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving South Miami
Where to stay in popular areas of South Miami
Most booked hotels in South Miami
Renting a car in South Miami
Renting a car in South Miami costs $23 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 55% cheaper than airport locations in South Miami.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in South Miami (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in South Miami is Full-size (Ford E-Series Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.