Taxis in Miami
Finding a taxi in Miami is easy as there are thousands of yellow taxis in Miami, ready to take you from point A to point B quickly and comfortably. Whether you’re looking to take a Miami Airport taxi to your hotel, zip around downtown or travel between suburbs, it couldn’t be easier to catch a Miami taxi.
Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day and you can choose to hail a Miami taxi from the street, walk to a designated taxi stand, call a radio taxi company, use one of the Miami taxi apps, or pre-book your journeys for a seamless experience.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNTOWN TO SOUTH BEACH | 15 € | 15 € | 15 MIN |
| DOWNTOWN TO NORTH BEACH | 25 € | 25 € | 27 MIN |
| AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI | 25 € | 25 € | 35 MIN |
| NORTH BEACH TO MIAMI SEAQUARIUM | 32 € | 32 € | 30 MIN |
| AIRPORT TO PORT OF MIAMI | 30 € | 30 € | 27 MIN |
What are the taxi prices in Miami?
Miami taxi prices are calculated by an officially calibrated taximeter. Although some taxi drivers may offer a set-rate fee for certain journeys, this is rare and not regulated. Your driver should always have the meter clearly visible and running throughout your journey. The cost of taking a taxi in Miami won’t increase during the night, but the price per mile will be higher for shorter journeys.
Base Fare (including first 1/6 mile): $2.95 (€2.75)
Price per 1/6 mile (up to first mile): $0.85 (€0.80)
Price per 1/6 mile (after first mile): $0.55 (€0.51)
Extra Charges:
There will be extra charges added to your final fare for things such as keeping your driver waiting ($0.40 (€0.37) per minute or $24 (€22.46) per hour), rides originating at the airport ($2 (€1.87)) and any toll fees incurred during your journey.
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How to get a taxi in Miami
Whatever time of day you’re travelling, getting a yellow taxi in Miami couldn’t be easier. You can hail one from the street by sticking out your arm when you see an empty vehicle, you can call a radio dispatch taxi, use one of the many Miami taxi apps or pre-book your journeys. You can also find designated Miami taxi stands all over the city – outside shopping malls, major hotels, at Miami Beach, North Beach, and Miami Airport.
How to get a taxi from Miami Airport
There are taxi ranks located outside of each terminal at Miami Airport: Red, Blue and Yellow. The ranks are located just outside of the Arrivals Hall on the Ground Floor. Taxis are available 24 hours a day from Miami Airport and will use a taximeter to calculate your journey. The average Miami taxi cost from the airport to downtown Miami will be $27 (€25).
How to get a taxi from Miami Beach
After a long day in the sun, a relaxing taxi back to your hotel is the best choice. Luckily, there are taxis that wait on the curbside of Miami Beach. During low season or bad weather, there will be a limited number of taxis waiting at the stand. During these times, you can call a phone dispatch taxi or book a taxi from Miami Beach on one of the apps.
Miami taxi apps
One of the most popular ways to get a taxi in Miami is to use an app. At your fingertips, you will have access to hundreds of different taxis and levels of service. Some of the most reliable Miami taxi apps are Uber, Lyft, Curb and Cabify. Although there are many apps to choose from, during peak travel times, the price and waiting time for an available taxi will increase dramatically as their fares are not fixed and surge with high demand.
Useful Miami taxi numbers
Calling one of the taxi Miami numbers is a great idea if you’re travelling late at night or are in the suburbs. Although there may be an additional fee for this service, the convenience and safety of waiting indoors can’t be beaten. There are many radio taxi companies in Miami but here are a few of the most popular:
USA Taxi: +1 (305) 897 3333
Super E-Z Taxi: +1 (305) 885 5555
Central Cab: +1 (305) 532 5555
Yellow Cab: +1 (305) 444 4444
Flamingo Taxis: +1 (305) 599 9999
Why book your Miami taxi service in advance?
Although there are plenty of yellow cabs in Miami, if you’re travelling at night, during peak season or bad weather, you could have a long wait for a taxi.
Instead, you can enjoy the peace of mind that all your trips are taken care of by booking your Miami taxi service in advance. Pre-booking your Miami taxi guarantees on-time pickups, 24/7 customer service, all-inclusive fixed fares, and knowledgeable local drivers, no matter the weather or time of day.
Miami taxi tips
- Ensure the meter is ‘zeroed’ before beginning your journey to avoid being overcharged.
- To ensure your driver is taking the most economical route, you can track your journey on Google Maps.
- Taxis in Miami don’t charge extra for luggage.
- There’s no night rate for taking a Miami taxi. However, the cost per ⅙ mile becomes lower, the longer you ride in the taxi.
- Tipping for your yellow taxi in Miami is always a choice, but it’s customary to add 10-15% to your final fare.
- Most taxis in Miami accept credit card payments, but be sure to ask if the POS system is working before relying on this payment method.
- Miami taxi drivers aren’t permitted to refuse rides, however, some may try to refuse short journeys in favour of longer trips.
- Most Miami taxi drivers speak both English and Spanish fluently.
- Be sure to ask for your receipt at the end of your journey. You will need this to make a complaint or if you leave any personal items behind.
- Baby seats don’t come as standard in a Miami taxi but you can fit your own for no extra cost, or request one during pre-booking with Welcome Pickups online.
Wheelchair accessible taxis in Miami
Unlike most other cities, Miami has a wide range of wheelchair-accessible taxi companies available, some of which you may even be able to flag down on the street. The company with the largest fleet of wheelchair-accessible vehicles is Super Yellow Taxi. They have over 25 vehicles that are equipped with either a ramp or electronic lift for wheelchairs. To book, you can call them on +1 (305) 888-7777.
A few other wheelchair-accessible Miami taxi companies are:
Springs Cab: +1 (305) 888 1111
Crown Taxi: +1 (305) 445 5555
Transportation Sunshine: +1 (305) 445 3333
Miami taxi safety and complaints
Although licensed taxis in Miami are safe and secure, there are many unlicensed drivers on the streets. To ensure you’re taking a licensed Miami taxi service, check for the ‘TAXI’ or ‘CAB’ sign on the roof, the company’s phone number on the side of the vehicle and the taxi number clearly displayed. Once in the taxi, you should also see the driver’s rate card and ID number.
If you do experience any bad behaviour or feel you have been scammed, you can fill in the online form or report it to the Miami Police by calling +1 (305) 579 6111 or visiting their station at 200 W Flagler St.