Car rentals in Miami, Florida
Honest taxes, airport surcharges, and insider notes for Miami — sourced from state revenue codes and county tourism boards. Listings empty until verified vendors go live.
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Filter cars available in Miami, Florida
Popular body types in Miami
Curated from local DMV registration mix + visitor demand — not platform inventory.
Miami rental taxes & surcharges
6% Florida sales tax + 1% Miami-Dade discretionary surtax + 6% Florida rental car surcharge ($2/day cap) + MIA concession 11.11% + customer facility charge $4/day.
Source: state department of revenue + airport authority tariff schedules. Drafted from primary government records — please re-verify at the agency website before relying on a specific rate.
Seasonal demand calendar
- PeakDec, Jan, Feb, Mar (snowbird + spring break)
- MidApr, Nov
- LowJun, Jul, Aug, Sep (hurricane season)
What the Miami guidebooks don't tell you
PickRV editorial — first-hand context the .gov + visitor's bureau pages skip.
FLL (Fort Lauderdale, 30 min north) is often $30-60/day cheaper than MIA on identical bookings. South Beach parking is metered + brutal — pick a hotel with included parking.
Nearby attractions worth the drive
- South Beach
- Everglades NP
- Key Largo
- Biscayne NP
- Wynwood Walls
Miami car rental FAQ
Can I rent a car from PickRV in Miami today?
Miami verified vendors are currently being onboarded. The city page exists for editorial reference (taxes, airport surcharges, insider tips). Listings will appear here as hosts go live.
Which airports serve Miami?
Miami is served by MIA / FLL. Each airport's concession fee structure is summarised on this page so the total daily cost is transparent up front.
What rental taxes apply in Miami, Florida?
6% Florida sales tax + 1% Miami-Dade discretionary surtax + 6% Florida rental car surcharge ($2/day cap) + MIA concession 11.11% + customer facility charge $4/day.
What's something the official guides don't tell renters about Miami?
FLL (Fort Lauderdale, 30 min north) is often $30-60/day cheaper than MIA on identical bookings. South Beach parking is metered + brutal — pick a hotel with included parking.
Honest disclosure
This page exists to be useful before the marketplace is open. Use a rental partner you trust today; come back to PickRV when verified vendors are live in Miami.