Alamo Car Hire in Downtown Miami

Alamo operates two downtown counters: one at 1717 N Bayshore Drive near the Kaseya Centre, and a second inside the InterContinental Miami at 100 Chopin Plaza. Hours vary between locations, so confirm directly before arrival — the hotel counter in particular may keep shorter windows than a standalone branch. Arriving from Miami International Airport, the most direct route is a taxi or ride-share, which runs roughly 15-20 minutes and typically costs US$25-40 depending on traffic; the Metrorail Orange Line is a cheaper alternative at around US$2.25 per person, accessed via the free MIA Mover from the terminal to the Miami Intermodal Centre. From PortMiami, the same downtown counters are only 5-10 minutes by taxi, around US$12-18. All South Florida expressways run on cashless tolling through SunPass, and Alamo's toll pass service adds US$3.95-5.35 per day you use a toll road, with actual toll charges billed separately on top of that daily fee. Budget for an authorisation hold of US$300-400 placed on a credit card in the primary driver's name — debit cards are not accepted. International visitors whose licence uses a non-Latin script will need an International Driving Permit alongside their passport at pickup.