With a population of 46,780, Coral Gables is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Coral Gables deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Christy's (3101 Ponce de Leon Boulevard) and Ortanique on the Mile (278 Miracle Mile) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Il Duomo Dei Sapori Miami (2312 Ponce de Leon) and Coppola's Bistro Ristorante Coral Gables (2305 Ponce de Leon) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Coral Gables.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coral Gables in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 62.6 °F, with an average temperature of 68 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 7.3″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Coral Gables, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
When flying to Coral Gables, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Coral Gables include American Airlines, Air Canada and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Coral Gables departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 48m.
Brightline is the only carrier operating train routes to Coral Gables.
Another option to get to Coral Gables is to pick up a car rental from Miami, which is about 5 miles from Coral Gables. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Ok Mobility, among others, in Miami.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Coral Gables, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to Coral Gables takes 30 miles and will cost you around $24. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 165 miles. Coral Gables’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $245 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $315 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Coral Gables costs $33 per day, on average, or $67 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Coral Gables.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Coral Gables (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Coral Gables is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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5 Adults, 5 Bags
$34/day
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5 Adults, 3 Bags
$37/day