Landscape
About RV trips out of Miami, Florida
Miami is one of the top demand corridors we're actively opening host by host — the most diverse trip patterns in the country radiate from here: Keys 113mi south (Class A's >12'8" reroute via US-1 due to Card Sound Bridge), Everglades 60min west, South Beach 15min from Brickell, Naples + Sanibel 2hr west. We map local pickup partners across the Miami metro. Year-round warm weather, hurricane season Jun-Nov adds insurance complexity.
PickRV Editorial
Population
449,514
Best season
Nov-Apr
Miami — local pickup & rules
What to know before you pick up in Miami
Pickup in Doral or Homestead avoids downtown Miami traffic. Card Sound Bridge to Keys: 12'8" height — Class A's >12'8" must use US-1 (adds 25min). Hurricane season: book travel insurance Jun-Nov.
Best booking window: November-April (snowbird peak) or shoulder May-Sep (humid + hurricane risk)
Renting an RV in Miami: what to know before pickup
Miami has its own arrival logistics. The first night usually means Larry & Penny Thompson Memorial Park & Campground, and tanks empty for free at Larry & Penny Thompson Park & Campground. 4 street-parking ordinances apply to RVs here — each cited in the arrival guide.
Street parking reality
Class A, Class C over 21 ft, and most travel trailers are banned overnight citywide on Miami Beach. Tow plus impound runs $250 to $500 before fines. Plan to be at a campground or off the barrier island by midnight.
Miami Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 106 (Traffic and Vehicles) · +3 more in the guide
Dump stations & water
- Larry & Penny Thompson Park & Campground — free, potable water
- Miami Everglades RV Resort (Encore) — $25, potable water
- Long Pine Key Campground (Everglades NP) — free, potable water
Camp the first night
- Larry & Penny Thompson Memorial Park & Campground · 18 mi out · Full hookups: electric, sewer, water on all 240 sites
- Miami Everglades RV Resort · 22 mi out · Full hookups, 30/50 amp, paved sites
- Long Pine Key Campground · 40 mi out · No hookups (dry camping); dump station on site
Skip the classic mistake
Parking a Class A or any rig over 21 feet on Miami Beach public streets overnight, assuming a meter receipt covers you. Chapter 106 overrides the meter and applies 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. citywide.
Best window: December through March. Average highs 75-80 F, humidity 60%, near-zero hurricane risk…
Top things reachable from Miami by RV
180 min drive
Florida Keys (Marathon → Key West)
Card Sound Bridge 12'8" cap; reroute via US-1 if rig is too tall
60 min drive
Everglades National Park (Royal Palm)
Anhinga Trail + Shark Valley airboat
150 min drive
Bahia Honda State Park (Keys)
Tide-pool window Dec-Feb + best Keys swim beach
75 min drive
Big Cypress National Preserve
Boondock-friendly dispersed; cypress dome
130 min drive
Naples + Sanibel Island
Snowbird flagship beach towns
Weekend escapes from Miami
No flight needed. These trips are all within a few hours of downtown Miami — rent a rig Friday, be back by Sunday. Real routes locals run for a weekend away or a quick day trip.
Day trip
Miami → Everglades airboat → back
Wildlife day trip
Rent a rig for this trip →Weekend escape
Miami → Key Largo (Fri) → Marathon (Sat) → back
Upper Keys snorkel weekend
Rent a rig for this trip →Full week
Miami → Keys → back to Everglades → Naples → Sanibel → back
Full Florida southern loop
Rent a rig for this trip →
What you can rent in Miami
No rigs in Miami yet
PickRV is live in Miami — browse every rig listed across Florida in the meantime, since many hosts deliver to Miami. Own a rig here? List it and put it in front of travelers searching Miami.
Other RV-rental cities in Florida
State & national parks near Miami
- Blue Springs State Park
Orange City, FL
- Manatee Springs State Park
Chiefland, FL
- Everglades National Park
Homestead, FL
Events near Miami
- Miami Music Week + Ultra
Miami · 2026-03-23
- 2026 international soccer tournament — Miami matches
Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium) · 2026-06-15
- F1 Miami Grand Prix
Miami Gardens (Hard Rock Stadium circuit) · 2026-05-01
- Art Basel Miami Beach 2026
Miami Beach (Convention Center) · 2026-12-03
See all Florida events → miami
Florida rules · last verified 2026-05-10
- Rental tax
- 7.00%
- Min driver age
- 21+ std · 25+ Class A
- Gravel roads
- Allowed — disclosure required
- Generator quiet
- 22:00-07:00
Events calendar · 12 months ahead
Events around Miami
Apr 1 – Aug 31, 2026
Boating
Florida Keys boating + diving season 2026
Key Largo / Marathon / Key West
Keys flat-water + reef diving season. PickRV + boat-rental combo.
rvtrucks-vansboat
Oct 17–18, 2026
in 84d
Cultural
Cedar Key Seafood Festival 2026
Cedar Key, FL (downtown)
Clams, oysters and old-Florida island character on the Nature Coast — free, two days, mid-October.
rvtowabletrucks-vans
Oct 22–25, 2026
in 89d
Music festivals
Suwannee Hulaween 2026
Live Oak, FL (Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park & Campground)
Halloween-weekend jam-and-electronic festival where camping in the Spanish-moss oaks IS the event.
rvtowabletrucks-vans
Scenes from Florida
What the drive through Florida actually looks like.
Landscape
Wildlife
Wildlife
Architecture
Scene
Scene
Wear the trip
Original road-trip apparel, maps, and decor for the way home.
PickRV Shop · ships in 3-5 days
Wear the trip. Bring back the souvenirs.
$29.99
Georgia Live Oak Tee — Retro RV Travel Poster
GA · original travel-poster tee · XS–5XL
$29.99
Hawaii Erupting Volcano Tee — Retro RV Travel Poster
HI · original travel-poster tee · XS–5XL
$29.99
New York Pizza Slice Tee — Retro RV Travel Poster
NY · original travel-poster tee · XS–5XL
$29.99
South Dakota Buffalo Tee — Vintage Travel Art
SD · original travel-poster tee · XS–5XL
$29.99
Iowa Sweet Corn Tee — Vintage Travel Art
IA · original travel-poster tee · XS–5XL
$29.99
Massachusetts Whale Tee — Vintage Travel Art
MA · original travel-poster tee · XS–5XL
$29.99
Michigan Mitten Tee — Retro RV Travel Poster
MI · original travel-poster tee · XS–5XL
$29.99
New Mexico Hot Air Balloon Tee — Retro RV Travel Poster
NM · original travel-poster tee · XS–5XL
$29.99
Ohio Rocket Tee — Retro RV Travel Poster
OH · original travel-poster tee · XS–5XL
$29.99
Vermont Pancakes Tee — Vintage Travel Art
VT · original travel-poster tee · XS–5XL
FAQ — RV rental in Miami
Are RVs bookable in Miami today?
PickRV is open across all 50 states, and hosts are listing now — Miami inventory appears as hosts clear verification. Check live search for current availability.
When is the best season to plan an RV trip from Miami?
Locals and visitors typically target Nov-Apr for Miami (population 449,514). We surface this window so you can pencil dates now and lock a rig as local hosts list.
Does PickRV support one-way drop-off in another city?
One-way drop-off is not yet shipped. For now, Miami bookings are round-trip pickup and return. We will publish corridor pricing the day a one-way product is live — never before.
What state-specific rules apply in Florida?
Florida rental tax will be surfaced at checkout once bookings are live. Generator quiet hours, gravel-road policy, alcohol-in-cabin rules, and OHV permit requirements are all listed in the rules disclosure above and sourced from public state regulations.
Where can I rent an RV near me in Miami?
Search PickRV filtered to Miami to see every rig local hosts list in your area — including hosts who deliver to Miami. Inventory grows as Florida hosts list.
What weekend trips can I take from Miami by RV?
You don't need a flight — popular weekend escapes from Miami include: Miami → Everglades airboat → back; Miami → Key Largo (Fri) → Marathon (Sat) → back; Miami → Keys → back to Everglades → Naples → Sanibel → back. Most are within a few hours of downtown, so you can rent a rig Friday and be home by Sunday.
When's the best time to RV near Miami?
Locals typically target Nov-Apr for trips around Miami — that window balances weather, crowds, and campground availability. Pencil your dates now and book a rig as local hosts list inventory.
Important: travel + safety + insurance disclaimer
This guide is provided for general informational purposes only. PickRV is not an insurer, legal advisor, or vehicle-safety authority. Trip planning, route selection, rig suitability, weather, and emergency decisions are the renter's responsibility. Always consult the rig manufacturer's owner's manual, your insurance provider, the U.S. National Park Service (nps.gov), NOAA / NWS weather alerts (weather.gov), state and local emergency-management agencies, and current local regulations before and during travel. Cost figures, season windows, road conditions, and fee references on this page are estimates as of May 2026 and vary by season, location, rig, carrier, and operator. Mentions of brand names, state-tourism marks, national-park feature names, or third-party programs are informational only and do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.
Ready to roll?
Florida is waiting.
Flat 15% built into the renter price — your base rate stays 100% yours · 48h free cancel. Owners + companies + tour operators all welcome.