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 Mi'talia Kitchen & Bar (5958 S Dixie Highway) are great picks.

When to visit South Miami

South Miami in September
Estimated package price
$191
2 travelers
Flight to South Miami
3 nights at hotel
South Miami in September
Estimated package price
$191
2 travelers
Flight to South Miami
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to South Miami

Plane

When flying to South Miami, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 10 km 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

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 $10 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 12 km 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 Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to South Miami takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to South Miami, you’ll arrive at Miami Airport (MIA), which is located 10 km 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

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 $10 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 12 km 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 Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Fort Lauderdale, the bus ride to South Miami takes 48 km and will cost you around $42. From Fort Myers, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near South Miami

Airlines serving South Miami

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of South Miami

Most booked hotels in South Miami

DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Doral
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2816 reviews)
$150+
Ramada by Wyndham Miami Springs/Miami International Airport
2 stars
Good (7.6, 4558 reviews)
$63+
Aladdin Hotel Miami
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$62+
Clarion Inn and Suites Miami International Airport
2 stars
Good (6.5, 6212 reviews)
$87+
Quality Inn Miami Airport - Doral
2 stars
Good (6, 4625 reviews)
$79+
Rodeway Inn South Miami - Coral Gables
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 1843 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in South Miami

Renting a car in South Miami costs $14 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 157% 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 Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dacia Logan or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Miami costs $14 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 157% 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 Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Dacia Logan or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.