Parking



Parking & Transport

To and From the Airport:

A taxi to/from Miami Intl airport is a set $35 plus any tips, and takes 20-35 mins depending on traffic. A taxi to/from Fort Lauderdale Airport should cost around $75 and take 45-60 mins, although traffic can make this longer. Flamingo Taxis (305) 599 9999 or Yellow Cabs (305) 444 4444.
Uber operates in Miami and is a cheaper alternative to regular cabs. The cost varies wildly between $19 and $60 depending on demand, so check before using. If Uber goes over $40, I use a regular cab.
Super Shuttle, www.supershuttle.com is a cheaper option if only one person is travelling. It serves both Miami ($20) & Ft Lauderdale airports.
The ultimate economy route (but still fairly quick and comfortable, and the method I requently use) to and from Miami airport is by public bus. From the airport bus station/Metrorail Center at the Rental Car Center (shuttle train from the terminal - follow signs) take the Airport Flyer 150 bus to Miami Beach. The bus stops on Washington Ave at 13th St outside the US Post Office (5 mins walk from the apartment). When going to the airport, the bus stop is right outside CVS on Lincoln Rd/James Ave or on Washington Ave/13th St. Cost $3.25, takes 30-40 mins.
For further information see www.toandfromtheairport.com.

Parking: In general parking in South Beach is a pain, and since everywhere is walkable, avoid hiring a car unless you really need to. The apartment is in a residential parking zone (Miami Beach Zone 2) and all cars parked nearby must have a virtual resident permit during the hours of operation (usually 6pm-7am Mon-Fri and at all times at weekends & holidays. During the day on weekdays, you can park in these areas for free. This is done on line. Remember when parking on the street: do not park next to a pavement which is painted yellow or blue. Always park in the same direction as traffic flow on that side of the street. The authorities do give tickets to, and tow violators! Residential Parking Zone 2 permit holders can also park in the lot near the corner of Michigan/15th. Other parking options are at the parking meters ($4 per hour, max 4 hrs) and in the parking lots: 16th St at Washington Ave.
Local Buses: There are several very good local buses that stop close to the apartment. All buses cost $2.25, exact change only or an Easy-Card. Put cash in the driver’s machine on boarding. •Bus C stops on Washington Ave 2 blocks away. It runs Northwards along Collins Ave to 41^st St before turning west to Mt Sinai Hospital. It is useful for going to places in Northern South Beach, or for transferring to the Airport/J Bus. Heading South, it runs down Washington Ave, along 5^th St, before crossing the MacArthur Causeway to Downtown Miami (Government Center). Here you can connect to the Metrorail system. •Bus S or 120 stops on the South side of Lincoln road between Washington & Collins, just outside the CVS pharmacy. It runs Northwards along Collins Ave the full length of Miami Beach, past Haulover Beach (popular with both clothed and nudist bathers), and terminates at Aventura Mall, the best shopping mall in the area. It takes 55-60 mins to get to the mall. On the way back from the mall, get off the bus at 17^th street. •South Beach Local is a very handy Miami beach shuttle bus that does a circuit of South Beach between 5^th St and 17^th st. It stops on Washington Ave, goes to the Publix Supermarket, and down to the south end of Miami Beach. It runs in both directions on a circular route and costs Free ride. •Bus 120 is an express bus to Aventura Mall from Lincoln Rd every 30 mins. •Bus 150 (Airport Express) stops on Washington Ave between 16th St and Lincoln Ave (5 min walk from the apartment). It runs to 41st St and Miami Airport. $2.65

Car Rental: I prefer to use Alamo, located at 4332 Collins Ave. Reached by Bus C, S, 150 or 120. www.alamo.com or www.alamo.co.uk/ba for British Airways staff and their friends & family.

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