Miami

Travel to Miami

Miami International Airport is the main arrival point for most tourists. You can also fly into Miami via Fort Lauderdale Airport, about 40 minutes outside Miami centre. Fort Lauderdale Airport tends to handle the cheaper carriers, so look for flights here to get a bargain. Over 20 airports across the UK offer flights to Miami and being flexible on travel dates will give you the best chance of grabbing a deal to get your holiday off to a great start.

On arrival in Miami

Hiring a car or jumping in a taxi are by far the easiest ways of getting into Miami. If you're arriving at Fort Lauderdale would be best to transfer first to Miami International Airport for the onward journey. It's a quick and easy train journey and saves on a longer and more expensive journey into Miami. However even from Miami International Airport you might find some areas of the city are still difficult to get to via public transport.

Getting around Miami

The bus system once you reach the city is fairly comprehensive and a great way of travelling cheaply, although the traffic can hold up the buses at peak times. The MetroRail, a single-track railway, is also a good cheap way of getting around, although the line is quite limited. The free MetroMover, a simple monorail, is the best way of getting around downtown. For most holidaymakers, hiring a car is the most convenient option; the roads in Miami are easy and parking is ample, although native drivers do tend to be quite aggressive! Taxis are pretty expensive and can only use designated pick-up and drop-off points.

Travelling further afield

Train travel to New York City and Washington DC is possible but not advisable as journey times can top 24 hours. For public transport intercity travel, long-distance coach travel like the iconic Greyhound is the best option, but hiring a car in Miami and making your own way is the easiest way to do things, as is the American way!