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Quick answer
A trip to Miami costs about $150–$250 per person per day on a budget, $300–$500 mid-range and $800+ for luxury in 2026, including a shared hotel room but excluding flights. Hotels are the biggest cost: Miami Beach rooms averaged around $370 a night in the first half of 2026, before roughly 14% tax and any resort fee.
"How much is a trip to Miami?" depends mostly on three choices: when you go, where you sleep (Miami Beach costs far more than Downtown or the airport area) and whether you rent a car. Below are realistic 2026 figures for each category, sample budgets for four days and a week, and the hidden costs that catch visitors out. Figures are estimates based on official tourism data and published prices; your total will vary with dates and style.
- ~$370avg Miami Beach room, Jan–Jun 2026
- 13–14%hotel tax (Miami / Miami Beach)
- $0Metromover & city trolleys
- Sep–Octcheapest hotel months
Miami daily budget per person (2026)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|
| Hotel (per person, sharing) | $75–$130 | $150–$250 | $400+ |
| Food & drink | $40–$60 | $80–$130 | $200+ |
| Local transport | $0–$10 | $20–$40 | $60+ |
| Activities | $0–$30 | $40–$80 | $150+ |
| Total per day | $150–$250 | $300–$500 | $800+ |
Hotel costs: the biggest variable
According to the Greater Miami tourism bureau's data, average room rates in the first half of 2026 were about $370 in Miami Beach (June alone: about $268), about $240 Downtown and about $140–$165 near the airport. Winter weekends and event weeks (Art Basel in early December, spring break in March, the Boat Show in February) push rates far higher; September and October are the cheapest.
- Taxes: about 14% in Miami Beach and 13% in the City of Miami.
- Resort fees: common at big beach resorts, often $30–$55+ per night. US rules now require mandatory fees to be shown in the advertised total.
- Parking: hotel valet in South Beach and Brickell often runs $40–$70 a night.
Choose your base wisely: our guides to the best hotels in Miami Beach, where to stay in Miami and hotel vs Airbnb in Miami compare prices by area.
Compare Miami hotel prices →
Food and drink costs
- Cuban coffee at a ventanita: a few dollars; a Cuban sandwich: roughly $10–$15.
- Casual lunch: $15–$25 per person.
- Mid-range dinner with a drink: $45–$80 per person.
- Cocktails in South Beach or on a Brickell rooftop: often $18–$25 each.
- Tip: 18–20% is standard; some Miami Beach restaurants add an automatic service charge, so check the bill before tipping twice.
Transport costs
- Free: Metromover, City of Miami trolleys, Miami Beach Trolley.
- Metrorail/Metrobus: $2.25 per trip, with a daily cap of about $5.65.
- Rideshare: airport to South Beach typically $30–$50 depending on demand.
- Car rental: rental, fuel and parking often total $70–$150 a day. Skip it unless you're visiting the Everglades or the Keys (see Miami without a car).
- Airport parking if you drive: MIA garages cap at $25 a day; Economy Park & Ride at $12.
Attraction and tour prices
| Attraction | Typical cost |
|---|
| Beaches, Art Deco District, Wynwood streets, Little Havana | Free |
| Vizcaya Museum and Gardens | About $25 adult, $10 child (6–12) |
| Everglades National Park (Shark Valley / main entrance) | $35 per vehicle (7 days) + $100 per person for non-US residents 16+ |
| Everglades airboat tour (outside the park) | Tour price only; see current prices |
| Biscayne Bay sightseeing cruise | One of the cheapest tours in Miami |
| Key Biscayne parks (Crandon, Bill Baggs) | Per-car entry fee |
Sample trip budgets
4 days in Miami for a couple (excluding flights)
- Budget: about $1,200–$1,800 (Downtown or North Beach hotel, transit, casual food, mostly free sights).
- Mid-range: about $1,800–$2,600 (South Beach 3–4 star hotel, restaurants, one tour, some rideshares).
- Luxury: $5,000+ (oceanfront resort, fine dining, private tours).
One week in Miami for a family of four
Expect roughly $4,000–$6,500 mid-range excluding flights: a licensed apartment or suite hotel, a rental car for two days (Everglades, Zoo Miami), groceries plus restaurants, and a few paid attractions. See Miami with kids for free and low-cost family ideas.
10 ways to save money in Miami
- Travel in May, early June or November instead of peak winter.
- Stay in Downtown, Brickell or North Beach and day-trip to South Beach.
- Compare total prices including resort fees and parking.
- Use the free Metromover and trolleys.
- Skip the rental car if you're staying centrally.
- Eat Cuban and Latin American food in Little Havana or at neighbourhood spots.
- Avoid the oversized cocktails on Ocean Drive terraces.
- Do the free highlights: beach, Art Deco walk, Wynwood, Lincoln Road, South Pointe sunset.
- Book tours with free cancellation and compare combos.
- For early flights, book an airport hotel with a free shuttle (see options).
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 4-day trip to Miami cost?
For one person sharing a room, expect roughly $700–$1,000 on a budget, $1,300–$2,000 mid-range and $3,000+ for luxury, excluding flights. A couple on a mid-range trip typically spends $1,800–$2,600 for four days. Prices rise sharply from mid-December to April.
How much is a hotel in Miami per night?
Official tourism data put the average Miami Beach room rate at about $370 a night for January–June 2026, with June alone closer to $268. Downtown averaged about $240 and the airport area about $140–$165 over the same period. Taxes of about 13–14% and any resort fee come on top.
What is the cheapest time to visit Miami?
Late August to October is the cheapest period for hotels. It's the heart of hurricane season, so book refundable rates and consider travel insurance. May and early November offer a good balance of weather and price.
Is Miami expensive for tourists?
Miami Beach hotels and South Beach restaurants are expensive by US standards, but you can save a lot by staying in Downtown or Brickell, using the free Metromover and trolleys, eating Cuban and Latin food away from Ocean Drive, and enjoying free attractions like the beach, the Art Deco District and Wynwood's murals.
How much money do I need per day in Miami?
Excluding accommodation, budget about $60–$90 per person per day for food, transit and a free or low-cost activity; $120–$200 mid-range with restaurants, rideshares and one paid attraction; and $300+ for fine dining, tours and nightlife.
