Car Hire in Miami Beach

Unlike airport-based car hire, Miami Beach counters are scattered along Collins Avenue rather than consolidated in one hub, with Enterprise alone operating six locations between 5th Street and 6687 Collins Ave, and Avis, Dollar, and National each maintaining two to three storefronts along the same corridor. If you arrive at Miami International Airport first, the MIA Rental Car Centre at 3900 NW 25th Street is reached via the MIA Mover, a free automated train from the terminal's third level — the ride takes roughly four minutes, but budget 15 to 20 minutes from baggage claim to the counter, plus another 15 to 45 minutes for the pickup process itself. Miami Beach's toll roads run entirely cashless: without a SunPass transponder package, your hire company bills tolls at the higher pay-by-plate rate and adds a daily admin fee of around US$5–8. Fuel in the Miami Beach area averages roughly US$4.19 per gallon at standard stations, though pumps near the main tourist strips on Collins Avenue can exceed US$5.00, so refuel a few blocks inland before returning the car. A credit card in the primary driver's name is required at pickup for the authorisation hold, which typically runs US$200–400 depending on the brand and vehicle class. Drivers under 25 should expect an underage surcharge at most brands, and international visitors whose licence uses a non-Latin script will need an International Driving Permit alongside the original licence.