The short answer

Miami International Airport has one hotel inside the terminal itself, the Miami International Airport Hotel on Level 2 of Concourse E, with day-use rooms from 10 AM to 6 PM. Every other airport hotel sits a half-mile to four miles out, mostly in two clusters: the Marriott campus on Le Jeune Road and the Blue Lagoon lake district to the southwest. The strongest free shuttles at MIA are genuinely 24-hour: the Sheraton (every 15 minutes), the Holiday Inn (every 30 minutes) and the EVEN Hotel (on demand). Most other hotels stop their shuttles between 9 PM and 1 AM, so a 5 AM flight needs a 24-hour shuttle hotel or the in-terminal hotel. Official parking is $25 a day in the terminal garages and $12 a day at the Economy Park & Ride, and PortMiami is about 8 miles away, roughly 25 minutes by car, with taxis metered at about $36 and rideshare averaging about $28.

Quick answer box

Prices checked November 2026.

Need	Pick	Why	Price seen
Closest hotel to the terminals	Miami International Airport Hotel, Concourse E, Level 2	The only hotel inside MIA. Walk from check-in to your room; no shuttle, no road, no MIA Mover	Day-use rooms 10 AM to 6 PM; overnight from $129 (HotelsByDay listing, Nov 2026)
Best free 24-hour shuttle	Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel, 3900 NW 21st St	Free shuttle every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, from 0.6 miles out. The Holiday Inn (every 30 minutes, 24 hours) and EVEN Hotel (24 hours, on demand) are the other true all-night options	Free with a stay
Cheapest decent option	Red Roof PLUS+ Miami Airport, 3401 NW Le Jeune Rd	Budget pick about 1 mile out; ParkSleepFly packages listed at $99 to $259 including parking. Note the shuttle conflict below: Red Roof’s own listing says no shuttle service at this time	$99 to $259 package range (ParkSleepFly, Nov 2026)
Best park sleep fly option	EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport, 3499 NW 25th St	Sells a Park and Cruise package on its official IHG page: one night plus three nights of parking and a PortMiami shuttle at $17 per person. Also the cheapest verified off-site parking-lot rate among the hotels at about $10 a day (Triply, Nov 2026)	Package price not published on the IHG page; port shuttle $17 per person
Cheapest parking	Economy Park & Ride (official) / off-site lots	Official Economy lot is $12 a day with a free 24-hour shuttle. Off-site lots booked ahead run about $5 to $10 a day	$12 a day official; from $4.95 a day off-site (Rightway, Oct 2026)
Pre-cruise night	Holiday Inn Miami-International Airport or EVEN Hotel	Both run free 24-hour airport shuttles and sell scheduled PortMiami transfers (Holiday Inn: small fee, price not published; EVEN: $17 per person)	See the cruise section
Early-morning flight	Sheraton, Holiday Inn, EVEN, or the in-terminal hotel	These are the only options with a shuttle (or no shuttle needed) between 1 AM and 5 AM. The Marriott campus shuttles stop at 1 AM and do not restart until 5 AM	See the early flight traps below

If you only read one line: at MIA, check whether the shuttle runs all night, not whether the hotel has one. Half the airport hotels stop their shuttles before midnight.

Hotels near MIA compared

Distances are the figures the hotels publish about themselves. Nightly rates are shown only where a named source publishes one; no hotel in this set publishes a nightly rate on its own official page, so the rest are marked not published rather than guessed.

Hotel	Distance to MIA	Shuttle	On-site parking (published)	Nightly range (named source, Nov 2026)
Miami International Airport Hotel	Inside the terminal, Concourse E, Level 2	None needed	Not published; HotelsByDay notes $17 a day	From $129 (HotelsByDay); from $147 (Trip.com); $180 to $350 range (miamiairportmia.com)
Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center	0.6 miles	Free, 24 hours, every 15 minutes	Not published	Not published on the hotel’s official page
Miami Airport Marriott	1.9 miles	Free, every 15 minutes, 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM	Self-parking $28 a day; valet $32 a day	Not published on the hotel’s official page
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport	1.9 miles	Free, every 15 minutes, 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM (shared with the Marriott campus)	Self-parking $28 a day	Not published on the hotel’s official page
Holiday Inn Miami-International Airport	About 1 mile (Miami Springs)	Free, 24 hours, every 30 minutes	Not published for guests; off-site parking bookings at this hotel run about $9 a day (Triply, Nov 2026)	Not published on the hotel’s official page
Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon	About 2 miles (Hilton’s own page text says four miles)	Free, every 30 minutes, 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM	Not published on hilton.com; parking-lot bookings from about $13.59 a day (Triply, Nov 2, 2026)	Not published on the hotel’s official page
DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Hotel & Convention Center	About 2 miles	Free; hours and frequency not published	Self-parking $18 a day; valet $20 a day	Not published on the hotel’s official page
Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Airport South – Blue Lagoon	About 2 miles	Free, hourly on the hour; hours not published on hilton.com	Not published	Not published on the hotel’s official page
Hampton Inn Miami Airport East	1.2 miles	Free, 6:00 AM to 12:00 AM	Not published	Not published on the hotel’s official page
EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport	About 1 mile	Free, 24 hours, on demand (call the hotel for pickup)	Not published for guests; off-site parking bookings about $10 a day (Triply, Nov 2026)	Not published on the hotel’s official page
Red Roof PLUS+ Miami Airport	About 1 mile	CONFLICT: ParkSleepFly lists a shuttle as included, but the same listing and Agoda both say the property does not currently offer airport shuttle service. Treat as no shuttle until the hotel confirms otherwise	$16 a night for regular cars (Agoda listing); included with ParkSleepFly packages	$99 to $259 package range (ParkSleepFly, Nov 2026)
La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport East	2.5 miles	Free, hourly on the hour, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM; domestic terminal only	Free for guests (per Trip.com listing); parking-lot bookings $7.95 a day (Rightway, Nov 2026)	Not published on the hotel’s official page

Miami International Airport Hotel

Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center

Miami Airport Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport

Holiday Inn Miami-International Airport

Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon

DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport Hotel & Convention Center

Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Airport South – Blue Lagoon

Hampton Inn Miami Airport East

EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport

Red Roof PLUS+ Miami Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport East

More hotels in the MIA cluster

These did not make the main table but are worth knowing about, all with facts from their official pages or named listings, checked November 2026:

• Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami-Airport/Blue Lagoon (5500 Blue Lagoon Dr, 3.6 miles): free shuttle 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, hourly; self-parking $15 a day. Dayuse lists this hotel for day stays, with a day price of $149 shown against a $259 nightly rate.
• Tru by Hilton Miami Airport South Blue Lagoon (5560 Blue Lagoon Dr, 2 miles): free shuttle 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM; self-parking $18 a day.
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Miami Airport South Blue Lagoon Area (6700 NW 7th St, 3.8 miles): free shuttle 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM; self-parking $20 a day; sells a Park & Fly package (price not published) and, per guest reports, a cruise-port shuttle at $15 per person (not on the hotel’s official page).
• Comfort Inn & Suites Miami International Airport (665 Mokena Dr, Miami Springs, 1.0 mile): free shuttle 6:00 AM to midnight; the hotel also runs a PortMiami shuttle; free breakfast and free parking for guests (per Choice Hotels listing).
• Days Inn Miami Airport North (4767 NW 36th St, 0.9 miles): free 24-hour shuttle claimed on its Wyndham listing; free parking for guests; 147 rooms.
• EB Hotel Miami (4299 NW 36th St, about 1 mile): 24-hour complimentary shuttle; complimentary on-site parking; 133 rooms.
• Sonesta Miami Airport (950 NW Le Jeune Rd, 2.0 miles): free airport shuttle; Park & Stay Cruise packages; $150 to $249 range (miamiandbeaches.com listing).
• Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta (1.6 km from MIA): complimentary airport shuttle; listed on Dayuse for day stays (day price not retrieved in this check).
• Clarion Inn & Suites Miami Airport (Miami Springs): cruise-terminal shuttle and airport shuttle listed among its amenities; self-parking on site.
• Wyndham Garden Miami Airport (1.6 miles): gated self-parking; Park, Sleep & Fly packages available; free shuttle every 30 minutes (per miamiairportmia.com comparison).

Hotel details that matter

Verified from the hotels’ official pages, checked November 2026. Where a hotel does not publish a field, it is marked not published rather than guessed.

Hotel	Breakfast	24-hour front desk	Cruise-port shuttle	Day rooms
Miami International Airport Hotel	Not published	Not published	Not applicable (in-terminal)	Yes, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, price not published
Sheraton Miami Airport	Breakfast buffet for a fee; start time not published	Yes	Not published	Not published
Miami Airport Marriott	Start time not published	Yes	Not published	Not published
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport	Start time not published	Yes	Not published	Not published
Holiday Inn Miami-International Airport	Not published	Yes	Yes, scheduled, for a small fee (price not published)	Not published
Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon	Start time not published	Not published	Not published	Not published
DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport	Start time not published	Not published	Not published	Not published
Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Airport South	Free hot breakfast; start time not published	Not published	Reported $14 per person (guest reports, not on the hotel’s official page)	Not published
Hampton Inn Miami Airport East	Free hot breakfast; start time not published	Not published	Not published	Not published
EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport	EVEN Kitchen & Bar; start time not published	Not published	Yes, $17 per person in a VIP Mercedes Sprinter Van (IHG page)	Not published
Red Roof PLUS+ Miami Airport	Free continental breakfast (per ParkSleepFly)	Not published	Yes, free shuttle to PortMiami per ParkSleepFly cruise listing	Not published
La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport East	Free breakfast (per Trip.com listing)	Yes (24/7 per Trip.com listing)	Paid shuttle to the cruise terminal (per Trip.com listing)	Not published

Park sleep fly at MIA, with the math

Park sleep fly means you book one hotel night bundled with parking at the hotel for the length of your trip, and ride the hotel shuttle both ways. At MIA the comparison starts with the airport’s own parking, which is cheaper than at most big hubs but still adds up fast.

Official MIA parking rates, from the airport’s own parking page, checked November 2026 (page fetched November 6, 2026):

MIA parking option	Rate	Seven days
Dolphin, Flamingo and Ibis garages	$2 per 20 minutes, $25 daily maximum	$175
Economy Park & Ride (1350 NW 45th Ave, 350 spaces)	$2 per 20 minutes, $12 daily maximum, plus $0.35 convenience fee; free shuttle 24 hours a day	$84
Valet (Dolphin and Flamingo, departures level)	$25 for 0 to 3 hours; $39 daily maximum	$273
Motorcycle parking (garages, first floor)	$12 a day	$84
Cell phone waiting lot (LeJeune Rd and NW 31st St, 60 spaces)	Free	Free
EV charging (Ibis Garage, levels 1 to 5; 50 ChargePoint ports)	$0.38 per kWh on top of the parking rate	Varies

Garage stays are capped at 45 days and valet at 20 days. The garage daily-maximum figure ($25) is the airport’s published rate as reported in the June 2026 and April 2026 reads of the official page; the November 6, 2026 fetch of the same page confirmed the valet and Economy rates above. Pre-pay for a Dolphin or Flamingo space up to a year ahead at booking.mia-parking.com (reservation fee $2.99, non-refundable; changes and cancellations up to 24 hours before).

Off-airport alternatives, all with free shuttles, checked November 2026:

Off-airport lot	Rate	Shuttle
Green Airport Parking	$6.99 a day (Triply, Apr 2026)	On demand, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM only
Rightway partner lots	From $4.95 a day (Rightway, Oct 2026)	Varies by lot
Triply lots generally	About $9 to $10 a day (Triply, Nov 2, 2026, 7-day stay Nov 12-19, 2026)	Varies by lot
Holiday Inn Miami Airport (lot bookings)	About $9 a day (Triply, Nov 2026)	Free, 24/7, on demand
EVEN Hotel Miami (lot bookings)	About $10 a day (Triply, Nov 2026)	Free, 24/7, on demand
La Quinta Inn & Suites MIA East (lot bookings)	$7.95 a day (Rightway, Nov 2026)	Free, hourly, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, domestic terminal only
Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon (lot bookings)	About $13.59 a day (Triply, Nov 2, 2026)	Free, every 30 minutes, 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM
Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport West/Doral (lot bookings)	About $9.35 a day (Triply, Nov 2, 2026)	Not published

Now the package side. MIA’s park sleep fly supply is broad, and the cruise packages are a second product line here, not an afterthought:

• Red Roof PLUS+ Miami Airport: ParkSleepFly packages listed at $99 to $259, parking included. A separate cruise-only listing runs $144 to $249 with a cruise-port shuttle included. Watch the shuttle conflict in the hotel table: the same listing says the property does not currently offer an airport shuttle.
• Ramada Hialeah/Miami Airport (1950 W 49th St, Hialeah, 7 miles from MIA): ParkSleepFly packages listed at $159 to $169, free parking for up to 15 days for registered guests, shuttle 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM hourly. Seven miles out makes it a price play, not a convenience play.
• Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel: ParkSleepFly lists a package with complimentary shuttle every 15 minutes, 24/7, and extended on-site parking. The package price was not retrieved in this check, so quote your dates before comparing.
• EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport: the official IHG page sells a Park and Cruise package (one night plus three nights of parking, PortMiami shuttle $17 per person). Package price not published on the page.
• SpringHill Suites Miami Airport South Blue Lagoon Area: the Marriott page says “Stay the night before you depart with our Park & Fly Package and leave your car with us at no additional charge.” Package price not published.
• Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, Holiday Inn, EVEN Hotel and La Quinta: all appear as bookable parking lots on Triply/Rightway at the daily rates in the table above, which is effectively a park-and-fly rate without the room. If you only need parking, that is the comparison that matters.

The honest math, for a seven-day trip:

1. Against the terminal garages at $175 for a week, a $99 Red Roof package costs $76 less and includes the room. That is a genuine win if the room fits your dates and you confirm the shuttle situation first.
2. Against the Economy Park & Ride at $84 for a week, the same $99 package costs $15 more and includes the room and (if confirmed) the shuttle. Also a win.
3. Against an off-site lot at about $49 to $70 for a week, a $99 to $169 package costs $30 to $120 more. The room has to be worth that to you.
4. A $159 to $169 Ramada package against $84 of Economy parking costs $75 to $85 more, and the hotel is 7 miles out with an hourly shuttle that stops at midnight. Only worth it if you need the room anyway.
5. Hotel self-parking is not a loophole: published overnight parking at the airport hotels runs $15 to $32 a day, at or above the airport’s own garage rate. The Marriott campus charges $28 a day to park at your own hotel.

Our full explainer on how these packages work is at Park Sleep Fly.

Layover and day room options at MIA

MIA’s best day-use option is inside the airport. The Miami International Airport Hotel, on Level 2 of Concourse E, sells day-use rooms daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, subject to availability, plus standard overnight stays (check-in 3:00 PM, check-out 12:00 PM, $100 security deposit, 171 soundproof rooms). The hotel’s own site does not publish the day-use price. A reader report cited by Sleeping in Airports put the day rate at around $190 for noon to 6:00 PM in February 2024; that figure is two years old and unverified, so call the hotel on +1 305 871 4100 and ask for the current day-use rate before counting on it. Early check-in at 10:00 AM or late check-out at 6:00 PM outside standard hours is reported at $50 extra per guest, also unverified on the hotel’s own site.

The newer in-terminal option is Wait N’ Rest: 15 private sleep rooms after security near Gate D15 in Concourse D, open 24 hours and bookable by the hour. Reported prices are about $36 an hour for a single room and about $60 an hour for a double cabin (October 2025 reports, ahead of a late-November 2025 opening). Sleeping in Airports’ November 2026 guide lists the rooms as available. Confirm the current hourly price on site before relying on it.

For a real bed outside the terminal, Dayuse lists airport-area hotels for daytime stays: Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami-Airport/Blue Lagoon is Dayuse’s recommended MIA-area day hotel, with a day price of $149 shown against a $259 nightly rate, and Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta is also listed for day stays (day price not retrieved in this check). Dayuse’s published average for a Miami day room is about $111 to $114. HotelsByDay lists the in-terminal Miami International Airport Hotel for day stays from $129.

Our rule of thumb stands: on a layover of six hours or more, a day room or a lounge pass pays for itself; under that, stay in the terminal. If you are flying through overnight, the 24-hour Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge in Concourse J is the only lounge at MIA that never closes. For more on how day rooms work, see Airport Day Rooms.

Early flight traps at MIA

1. The 1 AM shuttle cliff. The Marriott campus (Miami Airport Marriott and Courtyard) runs its free shuttle every 15 minutes from 5:00 AM to 1:00 AM, then nothing until 5:00 AM. The Hilton Blue Lagoon stops at 1:00 AM too. Land at 1:30 AM or leave for a 5:30 AM flight from one of these hotels and you are paying for a taxi or rideshare. The Sheraton, Holiday Inn and EVEN Hotel are the only verified 24-hour shuttles in this guide.
2. The daytime-only shuttles. La Quinta’s shuttle runs 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM only, and serves the domestic terminal only. Tru by Hilton stops at 11:00 PM, Homewood Suites at 9:00 PM, SpringHill Suites at 9:00 PM. A late international arrival at any of these means a taxi.
3. The Red Roof shuttle conflict. ParkSleepFly sells the Red Roof PLUS+ with a shuttle included, while the same listing and Agoda both say the property does not currently offer airport shuttle service. If you booked expecting a shuttle, phone the hotel before your trip, not the night before your flight.
4. Metrorail starts at 5 AM. The Orange Line’s first train from Miami Airport Station leaves at about 5:04 AM on weekdays and 5:05 AM on weekends. A 6:00 AM flight cannot be reached by Metrorail from downtown. Sleep near the airport the night before.
5. Saturday cruise mornings. PortMiami turnaround traffic peaks between 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM on Saturdays. A 25-minute airport-to-port drive can stretch toward an hour. Leave the airport hotel by 9:00 AM for a midday sailing.
6. Finding the hotel shuttle at the airport. Hotel courtesy shuttles pick up on the Arrivals (ground) level, outside the baggage claim areas. The Marriott campus uses curbside pickup zones across from Doors 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 15, 20, 23, 24 and 28. Follow the airport’s “Hotel Shuttle” signs, not the taxi rank.
7. The $15 taxi minimum. Every trip starting at MIA carries a $15 minimum fare plus a $2.00 airport origination fee, and SUVs and vans add a 30 percent surcharge above the meter. A short hop to a hotel half a mile away still costs at least $15 plus the fee.

Lounges at MIA

MIA has 12 lounges a traveler can actually get into, plus a military lounge and a temporarily closed club. Hours below are as published by the airport’s own lounge directory (fetched November 6, 2026) or the lounge operator, checked November 2026. Two clubs are listed as temporarily closed on the airport’s directory, so MIA rewards a plan B more than most hubs. The concourses are not connected airside, so you can normally only use a lounge in your departure terminal. Day-pass prices appear only where the operator publishes one.

Lounge	Terminal	Hours (published)	Who can enter	Official page
American Express Centurion Lounge	North Terminal, Concourse D, 4th floor near Gate D12 (Skytrain station 1)	5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily	Amex Platinum and Centurion cardmembers with a same-day boarding pass; Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardmembers when flying Delta. No day passes sold. Entry within 3 hours of departure	The Centurion Lounge, Miami
American Airlines Flagship Lounge	North Terminal, Concourse D, across Gate D30 (Skytrain station 3)	5:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily	Qualifying First and Business class passengers on American or oneworld, oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members, ConciergeKey. A single-visit Flagship Pass is sold subject to capacity	American Airlines Flagship Lounge
American Airlines Admirals Club D15	North Terminal, Concourse D, 3rd floor above Gate D15 (Skytrain station 1)	5:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily	Admirals Club members, Citi AAdvantage Executive cardmembers, qualifying oneworld status and premium cabin passengers. A One-Day Pass is sold by American for $79, subject to capacity	Admirals Club membership and One-Day Pass
American Airlines Admirals Club D30	North Terminal, Concourse D, across Gate D30 (Skytrain station 3)	6:00 AM to 8:30 PM daily	Same Admirals Club rules as D15; shorter hours	Admirals Club membership and One-Day Pass
American Airlines Admirals Club E	Central Terminal, Concourse E, 5th floor	Temporarily closed (airport directory lists 1:00 PM to 10:30 PM when operating)	Admirals Club members and qualifying oneworld passengers when open	American Airlines airport lounges
Turkish Airlines Lounge	Central Terminal, Concourse E, Level 2, after security	5:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily	Priority Pass, LoungeKey and Diners Club members; Star Alliance First and Business class passengers; Turkish Airlines Elite and Elite Plus. A one-day pass is sold to any passenger with a same-day boarding pass	Priority Pass, Turkish Airlines Lounge Miami
British Airways Lounge	Central Terminal, Concourse E satellite, Level 4	1:00 PM to 10:30 PM daily	British Airways First and Club World passengers, British Airways Club Gold and Silver members, and oneworld Sapphire and Emerald members on transatlantic flights	British Airways lounges
Club America F	Central Terminal, Concourse F, Level 3	Temporarily closed (airport directory lists 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM when operating)	Invitation only through member airlines for First and Business class passengers; a one-day pass for $50 when operating, subject to capacity	MIA VIP Clubs & Lounges directory
Delta Sky Club	South Terminal, Concourse H, Level 2, post-security	4:15 AM to 9:30 PM daily	Delta Sky Club members, Delta One and eligible SkyTeam premium cabin passengers, eligible Medallion and SkyTeam Elite Plus members, and eligible Amex Platinum and Delta SkyMiles Reserve cardmembers on a same-day Delta flight. A single-visit day pass is sold with a same-day Delta boarding pass	Delta Sky Club locations
Turkish Airlines Lounge	South Terminal, Concourse H, Level 3, after security	4:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily (hours may vary with flight schedules)	Star Alliance First and Business class passengers, Turkish Airlines Elite and Elite Plus, Priority Pass, LoungeKey and Diners Club members. A day pass is sold subject to capacity	Priority Pass lounges at MIA
The VIP Lounge (operated by LATAM)	South Terminal, Concourse J, near Gate J6	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 1:00 AM to 12:30 AM; Tue 8:00 PM to 12:30 AM	Invitation only through member airlines for First and Business class passengers. A three-hour day pass is sold subject to capacity	LATAM VIP Lounge
Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge	South Terminal, Concourse J, post-security, across from Gate J6	24 hours daily	Avianca, TAP Portugal and Star Alliance First and Business class passengers; LifeMiles Gold and Diamond members; Star Alliance Gold members. Priority Pass accepted. One-day passes sold subject to capacity	Priority Pass lounges at MIA
Military Hospitality Lounge	Central Terminal, Concourse E, 2nd level (pre-security)	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily	US and allied active duty and retired military travellers and their authorised dependents, with government military ID and same-day travel	MIA VIP Clubs & Lounges directory

XpresSpa in Concourse D (near Gate D11) also accepts Priority Pass, per Priority Pass’s MIA listing, for spa services rather than lounge entry. It is not a lounge and is not counted in the table above.

Cards that unlock these lounges

Only the networks physically present at MIA, verified against each network’s own lounge locator pages:

• American Express Platinum / Centurion: the Centurion Lounge in Concourse D, with a same-day boarding pass. The Delta Sky Club in Concourse H when flying Delta the same day on an eligible ticket. Priority Pass enrolment, which opens the two Turkish Airlines Lounges, the Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge, and XpresSpa.
• Priority Pass (direct, or through Chase Sapphire Reserve, Capital One Venture X, or Amex Platinum enrolment): the Turkish Airlines Lounge in Concourse E, the Turkish Airlines Lounge in Concourse H, the Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge in Concourse J (the only 24-hour lounge at MIA), and XpresSpa in Concourse D.
• Chase Sapphire Reserve: no Sapphire Lounge exists at MIA. The card’s lounge route at MIA is its Priority Pass Select membership.
• Capital One Venture X: no Capital One Lounge exists at MIA. The card works at MIA through Priority Pass enrolment.
• Delta SkyMiles Reserve: the Delta Sky Club in Concourse H when flying Delta, and the Centurion Lounge in Concourse D when flying Delta the same day. It does not open the Flagship Lounge.
• Citi AAdvantage Executive: the Admirals Clubs at D15 and D30 (and E when it reopens), through the Admirals Club membership included with the card. Everyone else can buy American’s one-day pass for $79.
• United Club Infinite: no United Club exists at MIA, so this card opens no lounge at this airport. United’s own lounge page lists no MIA location.

Car rentals at MIA

Pickup model. Every major rental company sits in one Rental Car Center at 3900 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33142, part of the Miami Intermodal Center. From any terminal, go up to Level 3 between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages, follow the moving walkways to the MIA Mover station, and ride the free MIA Mover to the center. The ride takes about four minutes and the Mover runs 24 hours a day, every few minutes. The Mover drops you on Level 4 of the Rental Car Center, where the counters are. The building is open 24 hours, but individual counters are not all staffed overnight: the airport notes some companies close between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM, so confirm your company’s hours if you land late.

Company	Location	Phone (airport listing)
ACE Rent A Car	Rental Car Center	786-656-4200
Alamo	Rental Car Center, Level 4	305-633-6076
Avis	Rental Car Center, Level 4	305-876-7000
Budget	Rental Car Center, Level 4	305-876-1820
Carnival Rent A Car	Rental Car Center	Not published on the airport page in this check
Dollar	Rental Car Center	Not published on the airport page in this check
Enterprise	Rental Car Center, Level 4	305-633-0377
Hertz	Rental Car Center, Level 4	305-871-0300
National	Rental Car Center, Level 4	305-638-1026
Payless	Rental Car Center	Not published on the airport page in this check
Royal	Rental Car Center	Not published on the airport page in this check
Sixt	Rental Car Center	Not published on the airport page in this check

The airport’s own roster page was last updated in December 2022, so confirm the pickup location shown in your reservation. Smaller agencies operate off-airport rather than inside the center, including Fox, Easirent, Green Motion, NU Car Rentals and U-Save; on request they pick customers up outside the Rental Car Center lobby. Prices by car class are not published on the airport’s pages, so no rental prices are quoted here; the same goes for minimum-age and deposit norms, which vary by company. Deposits at MIA are commonly a hold of about $200 to $500 on a credit card for a standard car, higher for SUVs and luxury cars or debit-card rentals, per rental guides, but that is a range, not a published rate.

Tolls, the MIA renter’s trap. The two expressways out of the center, the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) toward downtown and Miami Beach and the Airport Expressway (SR 112) toward I-95, are cashless. There are no toll booths and no cash option. If your rental crosses and nothing is set up, the toll goes to the rental company as the registered owner and you get billed the toll plus the company’s own fees. Ask at the counter exactly what the company’s toll program charges before you accept it, or use SunPass where the rental supports it.

Returns and the early-flight buffer. Navigate to 3900 NW 25th Street and follow the “Rental Car Return” signs to your company’s lane (returns are on Levels 2 and 3 depending on the company), then take the MIA Mover back to the terminal. Fuel up before you are on airport roads: the stations nearest the airport charge the highest prices in the area, so fill up a few miles out, in Doral or along Le Jeune Road. No official source lists the nearest gas stations to the center, so no specific station is named here. For a morning departure, put the car back at least 45 minutes before you would have wanted to arrive at the terminal, and remember that only some counters are staffed overnight even though returns are accepted around the clock.

Do you need one? For downtown Miami, Brickell or South Beach, no: the Metrorail Orange Line runs from the Intermodal Center to Government Center in about 20 minutes for $2.25, and parking a rental downtown or on the Beach will cost more than the car saves. Rent if your trip is really to the Keys, the Everglades, Naples or the Gulf Coast, or if you are travelling as a group with luggage the train handles badly.

Car services and airport transfers at MIA

• Taxis: ranks on the Arrivals (ground) level, outside the baggage claim areas, 24 hours, with uniformed dispatchers. There is no flat rate: Miami-Dade County eliminated all airport flat fares in July 2022 (Resolution R-700-22), so every trip runs on the meter. The tariff is $2.95 for the first 1/6 mile, $0.85 for each additional 1/6 mile up to one mile, then $0.55 for each 1/6 mile after that, plus $0.40 per minute of waiting time and a $2.00 airport origination fee. A $15 minimum applies to trips starting at MIA, and SUVs and vans add a 30 percent surcharge. A light-traffic run to downtown comes out near $27 on the meter. If a driver quotes a “flat rate,” ask for the meter.
• Uber and Lyft: pickups on the Arrivals level (Level 1) and the Departures level (Level 2); the app shows the assigned door. Fares are set dynamically by the app, so there is no published rate to quote. Uber’s own published route data puts the average MIA to downtown trip at about $20 to $30 and the average MIA to PortMiami trip at about $28 (route data last updated December 2024).
• Metrorail Orange Line: the cheapest way downtown. Free MIA Mover to Miami Airport Station, then the Orange Line to Government Center in about 20 minutes for $2.25. First train about 5:04 AM weekdays and 5:05 AM weekends; last train about 12:29 AM weekdays and 12:34 AM weekends; every 15 minutes. On weekends, and on weekday evenings after about 8:00 PM, the Orange Line runs only as an airport shuttle to Earlington Heights, where you change to the Green Line.
• Metrobus: Route 7/7A from the Intermodal Center to downtown, $2.25, about 55 minutes. Route 150 Airport Express runs from Miami Airport Station to Miami Beach.
• GO Airport Shuttle: private service from MIA to PortMiami starts at $138 per vehicle, an SUV from $153, and a 10-passenger van from $177, all taxes, fees and gratuity included (gowithus.com, October 2026). Shared-ride service also runs to downtown, South Beach and Miami Beach, priced per booking.
• Blacklane: pre-booked chauffeur service with all-inclusive flat rates confirmed at booking, flight tracking, and a one-hour grace period at the airport. No published route price list; the fare is generated per booking.
• MIA Black Car: a local flat-rate operator publishing its fares with no surge. South Beach to MIA is $121 flat in a Suburban (miablackcar.com, November 2026); airport car service from $95.
• Black SUV Miami: another local flat-rate operator. MIA to PortMiami is $129 one-way and MIA to South Beach is $149 one-way in a Suburban for up to 6 passengers, all-inclusive, with 60 minutes of free airport wait (blacksuvmiami.com, rates as of October 27, 2026).
• VIP Shuttle Services: shared transportation on published airport and cruise routes. PortMiami to MIA is $20.00 per person, one way, with a 5 percent round-trip discount when both rides are booked together (vipshuttleservices.com, November 2026).
• Limopedia: Miami chauffeur service since 1998. Transfers from $79 and hourly service from $89 (limopedia.com, November 2026); the exact fare is quoted per booking.
• SuperShuttle and ExecuCar no longer appear on MIA’s ground transportation pages. If an old itinerary tells you to meet one, rebook.

Honest summary: no car service at MIA publishes a fixed downtown price online except the two local flat-rate operators above. The published fixed prices at this airport are the Metrorail’s $2.25 and the metered taxi tariff.

MIA essentials

• First and last trains. Metrorail Orange Line from Miami Airport Station: first train about 5:04 AM on weekdays and 5:05 AM on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays; last train about 12:29 AM weekdays and 12:34 AM weekends; every 15 minutes; about 20 minutes to Government Center downtown. Fare $2.25 one-way, any distance, paid by contactless card, EASY Card, EASY Ticket or the transit app; a day on the same card is capped at $5.65. The free Metromover in downtown is free and connects at Government Center and Brickell. Metrorail does not cross to Miami Beach: change to Metrobus at Government Center or take Route 150 from the airport station.
• Overnight buses. After Metrorail stops, Metrobus and the free MIA Mover still run in limited form; the airport’s own guidance for late arrivals is a taxi or rideshare, since trains and buses thin out late at night. Tri-Rail also serves Miami Airport Station, with fares from $2.50 to $11.55 and a $5.00 all-day weekend pass.
• Late-night food and coffee. MIA has several 24-hour options, which is better than most US airports. Dunkin’ in Concourse F (Level 2, pre-security) is listed as open 24 hours, and Cafe Versailles in Concourse F is also listed 24 hours. Einstein Bros Bagels at Gate D26 is open 24 hours, and Subway in Concourse E (Level 2) is listed 24 hours. Coffee before 5:00 AM: Dunkin’ at Gate D41 opens at 4:30 AM, Half Moon Empanadas opens at 4:00 AM, and Gilbert’s Food Bar in the H-J connector opens at 4:30 AM. Most sit-down restaurants close between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM; Cafe Versailles in Concourse D runs 5:00 AM to midnight.
• Showers. There is no public pay-shower facility at MIA that we could verify. Showers are available to guests of the lounges that have them (Flagship Lounge, Centurion Lounge, Turkish Airlines Lounge, British Airways Lounge) and to guests of the in-terminal Miami International Airport Hotel. Wait N’ Rest sleep rooms near Gate D15 may offer shower access; that was not verified in this check.
• Luggage storage. Communitel Baggage Services runs the airport’s staffed baggage checkrooms: Central Terminal E, Level 2, and South Terminal H, Level 2 near Door 20. Open daily 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Rates per 24 hours by size, from the airport’s own price list: up to 18 inches $12, 18 to 24 inches $14, 24 to 32 inches $16, 32 to 40 inches $18, 40 inches to 4 feet $22, 4 to 10 feet $24. Photo ID required. No self-service lockers exist at MIA. Luggage carts are $9.
• Pet relief. Indoor post-security areas near Gate D34, Gate F7, Gate G11 and the H-J connector, and outdoor areas at the arrivals level in Concourses D, E and J. All are equipped with dual surfaces and waste-disposal stations.
• Nursing and family. MIAmamas nursing suites are on every concourse, post-security. Nursing mothers are welcome anywhere at MIA. There is a children’s play area (“Plane Fun”) in Concourse E and a yoga room in Concourse H, Level 1 near Gate H21, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
• Currency exchange and ATMs. ICE currency-exchange booths are distributed through the airport (four locations on Level 2, two in the greeter lobbies in Concourses E and J, plus post-security locations), generally 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM. Exchange rates at airport booths are poor; use the ATMs, which are available throughout all terminals and concourses, to withdraw dollars instead. Prepaid SIM cards are reported sold at ICE currency-exchange kiosks; no official SIM vendor or price was verified on the airport’s own pages in this check.
• Pharmacy and medical. The airport lists pharmacies among its terminal shops, but no named pharmacy, location or hours were verified on the airport’s own pages in this check. The airport offers 24-hour emergency and general medical care; the clinic location was not verified on the official pages in this check.
• Free extras. Free Wi-Fi (“MIA-WiFi”) throughout the terminal, ad-supported, with a paid premium option (reported from $7.95). A chapel/prayer room sits in Concourse D, Level 1, near carousel 22. The free cell phone waiting lot (60 spaces) is off LeJeune Road and NW 31st Street. Lost and Found is on the fourth floor of Concourse D, generally 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• EV charging. Free to use in the sense that you pay for parking, not the charge, at the Ibis Garage ChargePoint stalls on levels 1 to 5 (50 ports, $0.38 per kWh), plus valet EV charging at the Dolphin Garage departures level.

Flying on to another Florida airport on the same trip? Compare the setup in our LAX Airport Hotels guide. The shuttle picture there is stronger and the parking math is worse.

MIA to PortMiami: the cruise transfer

PortMiami is the world’s busiest cruise port, and MIA is its airport. This is the transfer most MIA hotel guests are actually making, so it gets its own section.

Distance and time. PortMiami (1015 N. America Way, Dodge Island) sits about 8 miles east of MIA; the port’s own cruise FAQ puts it at 7.1 miles. The drive is 15 to 30 minutes in light traffic and 25 minutes is the usual planning figure. On Saturday turnaround mornings, allow 45 minutes to an hour: the 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM window is the worst of it. The route runs east on the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836) or SR 112/I-395, then the PortMiami tunnel from Watson Island or the Port Boulevard bridge from downtown.

The options, cheapest first:

Transfer	Cost	Time	Notes
Metrorail + free trolley	$2.25 per person	45+ minutes	Orange Line to Government Center, then the free City of Miami trolley to the port. Three legs with luggage; the cheapest option, not the easiest
Shared shuttle (VIP Shuttle Services)	$20 per person, one way (PortMiami to MIA published fare)	About 25 minutes plus stops	5 percent round-trip discount when both rides are booked together
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft)	About $28 average per car (Uber route data, Dec 2024); typically $25 to $45, more with surge	About 25 minutes	Pickups on the Arrivals level and Departures level; the app shows the door. One car costs the same for one person or four
Taxi	Metered, about $36 in light traffic	About 25 minutes	No flat rate since 2022. $15 minimum, $2 airport fee, SUVs/vans +30%. Taxis wait outside baggage claim on the Arrivals level
Cruise-line transfer	$20 to $35 per person each way	60 to 90 minutes	Sold by the cruise line as a pre-cruise add-on. Pickup at the airport bus stations: North station at Concourse D, Level 1, Door 1, or South station at Concourse J, Level 1, Door 33. Best for solo travellers and nervous first-timers; a family of four pays $80 to $140 for one bus
GO Airport Shuttle (private)	From $138 per vehicle; SUV from $153; 10-passenger van from $177	About 25 minutes	All taxes, fees and gratuity included; bookable for the return too
Black SUV Miami (private)	$129 one-way, Suburban, up to 6 passengers	About 25 minutes	All-inclusive; 60 minutes free airport wait
Hotel cruise shuttle	$14 to $17 per person	About 25 minutes	Hampton Inn & Suites South: $14 per person reported (not on the hotel’s official page). EVEN Hotel: $17 per person (IHG page). Holiday Inn: scheduled, small fee, price not published. SpringHill Suites: $15 per person reported

Driving yourself to the port. PortMiami parking is priced by garage, and the county’s published rates conflict between reads: the August 2026 read of the county’s parking page lists $25 a day long-term ($10 short-term, no overnight) at Garages C, D, F and G and Surface Lot E, and $35 a day at Garage AA and Garage B; a later October 31, 2026 check lists $28 a day for the main garages. Garage A (Royal Caribbean, Terminal A) is priced and booked through the cruise line, not the port. A seven-night cruise is billed for eight days, so budget $200 to $280 for port parking, and confirm the current rate on the port’s parking page before you sail. A park-sleep-fly or park-and-cruise hotel package (EVEN Hotel, Red Roof PLUS+, SpringHill Suites) is usually cheaper than a week of port parking plus a hotel night bought separately.

Day rooms for pre- and post-cruise. Flying in the morning and sailing in the afternoon, or disembarking at 8:00 AM with an evening flight, is the classic MIA day-room case. The in-terminal Miami International Airport Hotel sells day-use rooms 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (price not published; call +1 305 871 4100). The 24-hour Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge in Concourse J takes Priority Pass and sells day passes if you need a shower and a chair rather than a bed. For a real bed outside the terminal, Dayuse lists the Homewood Suites Blue Lagoon (day price $149 shown) and the Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta. If your cruise ends early and your flight is late, store bags at the Communitel desk in Concourse E (5:00 AM to 9:00 PM, $12 to $24 a day by size) and take the Metrorail downtown for $2.25 instead of sitting at the airport.

FAQ

Is there a hotel inside Miami International Airport?

Yes, one. The Miami International Airport Hotel sits on Level 2 of Concourse E, inside the terminal, with direct access to the check-in counters and departure gates. It sells overnight rooms and day-use rooms from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. No shuttle is needed, which makes it the only MIA hotel with a true round-the-clock terminal connection.

Which MIA hotel has the best free shuttle?

The Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel: free, every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day, from 0.6 miles out. The Holiday Inn Miami-International Airport (free, every 30 minutes, 24 hours) and the EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport (free, 24 hours, on demand) are the other true all-night options. The Marriott campus runs every 15 minutes but stops at 1:00 AM.

Do hotels near MIA have free shuttles?

Most do, but the hours are the catch. The Sheraton, Holiday Inn and EVEN run 24 hours. The Marriott campus, Courtyard and Hilton Blue Lagoon stop at 1:00 AM. La Quinta stops at 10:00 PM, Tru by Hilton at 11:00 PM, Homewood Suites at 9:00 PM and SpringHill Suites at 9:00 PM. Red Roof PLUS+ is listed both with and without a shuttle; treat it as no shuttle until the hotel confirms otherwise.

How much is parking at MIA for a week?

At the airport’s published daily maximums, a week costs $175 in the Dolphin, Flamingo or Ibis garages ($25 a day) and $84 at the Economy Park & Ride ($12 a day, plus a $0.35 fee per transaction). Valet is $273 for a week ($39 a day). Off-site lots booked ahead run about $35 to $70 for a week.

Is park sleep fly worth it at MIA?

Often, yes, more often than at SFO. A $99 Red Roof package costs less than a week of garage parking alone ($175) and about the same as a week at the Economy lot ($84) while including the room. The math turns against you only when you compare against the cheapest off-site lots (about $49 to $70 a week) and do not need the room. Check the shuttle hours before you book: a package at a hotel whose shuttle stops at 9:00 PM is a bad buy for a 6:00 AM flight.

How do I get from MIA to PortMiami for a cruise?

The drive is about 8 miles and 25 minutes. Rideshare averages about $28 per car and is the default answer for most people. Taxis are metered at about $36 in light traffic, with a $15 minimum and a $2 airport fee; there is no flat rate. Cruise-line transfers run $20 to $35 per person. A private van from GO Airport Shuttle starts at $138 per vehicle. The cheapest option is Metrorail plus the free trolley for $2.25, but it takes 45 minutes or more with luggage.

Can I take the train to a 6 AM flight from MIA?

No. The Metrorail Orange Line’s first train leaves Miami Airport Station at about 5:04 AM on weekdays and 5:05 AM on weekends, which is too late for a 6:00 AM departure once you add the ride in from downtown. For the first bank of flights, sleep near the airport the night before, at a hotel with a 24-hour shuttle or inside the terminal.

Where do I catch a hotel shuttle at MIA?

On the Arrivals (ground) level, outside the baggage claim areas. The Marriott campus uses curbside pickup zones across from Doors 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 15, 20, 23, 24 and 28. Follow the airport’s “Hotel Shuttle” signs.

Can I shower or nap at MIA without a hotel?

Yes, with limits. The in-terminal Miami International Airport Hotel sells day-use rooms from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (price not published; call ahead). Wait N’ Rest runs 15 private sleep rooms by the hour near Gate D15 in Concourse D, 24 hours a day, reported at about $36 an hour for a single room. The 24-hour Avianca and TAP Portugal Lounge in Concourse J takes Priority Pass and sells day passes. There is no verified public pay-shower facility at MIA; showers are otherwise limited to lounge guests and hotel guests.

What rental car companies are at MIA?

Twelve companies in the Rental Car Center at 3900 NW 25th Street, reached by the free MIA Mover from Level 3 of the terminal: ACE, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Carnival, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, Royal and Sixt. The building is open 24 hours but some counters close between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Smaller off-airport agencies (Fox, Easirent, Green Motion, NU, U-Save) pick up outside the center’s lobby on request.

Sources

All sources read in November 2026, unless a different check date is stated.

• MIA official parking page (garages, Economy Park & Ride, valet, EV charging, cell phone lot, motorcycle parking): https://miami-airport.com/airport-parking.asp (fetched November 6, 2026). Garage $25 daily maximum as reported in the June 2026 and April 2026 reads of the same page: https://miami-mia-international-airport.com/en/miami-airport-parking-facilities and https://www.triplypro.com/blog/miami-airport-parking-rates
• MIA official VIP Clubs & Lounges directory (all lounge locations, hours, access rules, closures): http://www.miami-airport.com/clubs-and-lounges.asp (fetched November 6, 2026)
• MIA official taxi and ride-app page (metered tariff, $2 fee, $15 minimum, +30% SUV/van surcharge, pickup levels): https://www.miami-airport.com/taxicabs-shuttles.asp
• MIA official services and amenities page (pet relief, nursing suites, currency exchange): https://www.miami-airport.com/services-and-amenities.asp
• MIA official baggage storage price list (Communitel, Concourse E and H, 5 AM to 9 PM, $12 to $24 by size): https://www.miami-airport.com/library/pdfdoc/CommunitelBaggageFlyer.pdf
• MIA official FAQs (45-day garage limit, SunPass not accepted, MIA Mover to the Rental Car Center): https://www.miami-airport.com/faqs.asp
• MIA Hotel (in-terminal, day-use 10 AM to 6 PM, $100 deposit, 171 rooms): https://www.miahotel.com/
• MIA Hotel day-use price report (around $190, Feb 2024 reader report) and Wait N’ Rest rooms: https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/miami-airport-guide.htm ; Wait N’ Rest prices (about $36/hr single, $60/hr double, Oct 2025): https://www.cubaheadlines.com/articles/312843
• HotelsByDay MIA Hotel day stays from $129: https://www.hotelsbyday.com/en/hotels/united-states/miami/miami-international-airport-hotel
• Miami Airport Marriott shuttle (every 15 min, 5 AM to 1 AM) and parking ($28 self, $32 valet): https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/miaap-miami-airport-marriott/overview/
• Courtyard by Marriott Miami Airport shuttle and parking: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/miacs-courtyard-miami-airport/overview/
• Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel shuttle (24 hours, every 15 minutes) and ParkSleepFly listing: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/miaes-sheraton-miami-airport-hotel-and-executive-meeting-center/overview/ and https://parksleepfly.com/hotel-sheraton-mia
• Holiday Inn Miami-International Airport shuttle (24 hours, every 30 minutes) and PortMiami transfer: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/miami-springs/miaia/hoteldetail
• Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon shuttle (every 30 min, 5 AM to 1 AM) and parking-lot bookings: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/miaahhh-hilton-miami-airport-blue-lagoon/ and https://airportparkingreservations.com/lot-hilton-mia
• DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport parking ($18 self, $20 valet): https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/miamadt-doubletree-miami-airport-and-convention-center/
• Hampton Inn & Suites Miami Airport South – Blue Lagoon shuttle and $14 cruise shuttle (guest reports): https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/miahshx-hampton-suites-miami-airport-south-blue-lagoon/ and https://ae.trip.com/hotels/miami-hotel-detail-2193215/hampton-inn-and-suites-miami-airport-south-blue-lagoon/
• Hampton Inn Miami Airport East shuttle (6 AM to 12 AM): https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/miaaehx-hampton-miami-airport-east/
• Homewood Suites Blue Lagoon shuttle (7 AM to 9 PM, hourly) and self-parking ($15): https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/miablhw-homewood-suites-miami-airport-blue-lagoon/
• Tru by Hilton Miami Airport South Blue Lagoon shuttle (6 AM to 11 PM) and self-parking ($18): https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/miabnru-tru-miami-airport-south-blue-lagoon/
• SpringHill Suites Miami Airport South Blue Lagoon Area shuttle (6 AM to 9 PM), parking ($20) and Park & Fly package: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mialg-springhill-suites-miami-airport-south-blue-lagoon-area/overview/
• EVEN Hotel Miami – Airport shuttle (24 hours) and Park and Cruise package ($17 per person port shuttle): https://www.ihg.com/evenhotels/hotels/us/en/miami/mianw/hoteldetail
• Red Roof PLUS+ Miami Airport ParkSleepFly packages ($99 to $259; cruise $144 to $249) and shuttle conflict: https://parksleepfly.com/hotel-red-roof-inn-miami-airport-mia and https://parksleepfly.com/hotel-red-roof-plus-miami-airport-miz Official site: https://www.redroof.com/property/fl/miami/rri255
• Ramada Hialeah/Miami Airport ParkSleepFly ($159 to $169, free parking up to 15 days): https://parksleepfly.com/hotel-ramada-miami-hialeah-mia
• La Quinta Inn & Suites MIA East shuttle (5 AM to 10 PM, hourly, domestic only) and parking-lot rate ($7.95): https://rightwayparking.com/property/la-quinta-inn-and-suites-mia-east
• EB Hotel Miami (24-hour shuttle, free parking): https://www.ebhotels.com/miami
• Sonesta Miami Airport (Park & Stay Cruise packages, $150 to $249): https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/l/hotels/sonesta-miami-airport/1511
• Comfort Inn & Suites Miami International Airport shuttle (6 AM to midnight) and PortMiami shuttle: https://www.choicehotels.com/florida/miami-springs/comfort-inn-hotels/flc83
• Days Inn Miami Airport North (free 24-hour shuttle claimed, 0.9 miles): https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/miami-florida/days-inn-miami-airport-north/overview
• Off-site parking rates (Triply, Nov 2, 2026, 7-day stay Nov 12-19, 2026): https://www.triplypro.com/blog/miami-airport-parking-with-shuttle ; Green Airport Parking $6.99 (Apr 2026): https://www.triplypro.com/blog/best-miami-airport-parking ; Rightway from $4.95 (Oct 2026): https://rightwayparking.com/airport-parking/miami-international-airport-mia
• Dayuse Miami day hotels (Homewood Suites day price $149; average day-room price about $111 to $114): https://www.dayuse.com/l/hourly-hotels-miami
• Centurion Lounge Miami (5 AM to 10 PM, Concourse D near Gate D12): https://www.thecenturionlounge.com/locations/mia/
• Priority Pass lounges at MIA (Turkish E and H, Avianca/TAP J, XpresSpa): https://www.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/miami-international
• Admirals Club $79 one-day pass: https://www.aa.com/web/i18n/travel-info/clubs/admirals-club-membership.html
• Delta Sky Club locations and access: https://www.delta.com/us/en/delta-sky-club/locations
• Chase Sapphire Lounge list (no MIA): https://www.chase.com/sapphire-cards/lounges ; Capital One lounge list (no MIA): https://www.capitalone.com/learn-grow/more-than-money/capital-one-lounges-arriving-in-airports/
• Metrorail Orange Line first/last trains, $2.25 fare, $5.65 daily cap: https://miamimetrorail.org/ and https://miami-mia-international-airport.com/en/how-to-get-from-miami-airport-to-downtown-miami
• MIA to PortMiami transfers (distance 7.1 to 9 miles, taxi metered about $36, rideshare about $28, cruise-line transfers $20 to $35 per person): https://blog.holamiami.com/getting-to-portmiami-from-mia-and-fll/ (Oct 2026) and https://travelvient.com/guides/mia-to-portmiami/ (Oct 2026)
• GO Airport Shuttle MIA to PortMiami private rates (from $138 per vehicle): https://gowithus.com/miami-airport-to-portmiami-cruise-transfers/ (Oct 2026)
• VIP Shuttle Services shared PortMiami to MIA ($20 per person): https://www.vipshuttleservices.com/
• MIA Black Car flat rates (South Beach to MIA $121): https://www.miablackcar.com/ ; Black SUV Miami (MIA to PortMiami $129, MIA to South Beach $149, Oct 27, 2026): https://blacksuvmiami.com/ ; Limopedia transfers from $79: https://limopedia.com/chauffeur-service-miami/
• Blacklane Miami car service (no published route prices): https://www.blacklane.com/en/countries/us/miami/car-service/
• PortMiami parking rates ($25/$35 per day, Aug 2026 county read; $28 main-garage figure, Oct 31, 2026 check): https://travelstatisticsbureau.com/research/miami-cruise-port-parking/ and https://seaboundjourneys.com/port-miami-parking.html and https://blog.holamiami.com/getting-to-portmiami-from-mia-and-fll/
• Rental Car Center companies, MIA Mover, hours: https://blog.holamiami.com/mia-rental-car-center/ (Oct 2026, checked against the airport’s site) and https://www.miami-airport.com/faqs.asp
• MIA dining hours (Dunkin’ F 24 hours, Cafe Versailles F 24 hours, Einstein Bros D26 24 hours, Subway E 24 hours): https://miamiairportguide.com/miami-airport-news-info/miami-airport-bars-restaurants/ and https://airportfoodsguide.com/miami-airport-food/
• MIA services (pet relief locations, MIAmamas suites, ICE currency exchange 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM, yoga room, chapel, Lost and Found): https://www.miami-airport.com/services-and-amenities.asp and https://fly-mia.com/services-amenities
• Featured image file page (license verified Nov 2026): https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/File:Miami_Airport_Wikivoyage_banner.jpg

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Restaurants at Miami International Airport (MIA)

Short answer: MIA eats Cuban. The best food is in Concourse D, where Cafe Versailles and La Carreta serve the same Cuban coffee, pastelitos and ropa vieja as their famous Calle Ocho originals. The airport has nearly 100 places to eat and drink, and most of them sit past security. Leave the airport and you are minutes from Little Havana and a runway-side steakhouse.

In the terminal

Cafe Versailles. Concourse D near gates D5, D20, D25 and D44, Concourse E near E5, and pre-security. Cuban coffee, cortaditos, pastelitos, croquetas and Cuban sandwiches at walk-up ventanitas. The Concourse F location is listed as open 24 hours. versaillesrestaurant.com

La Carreta. Concourse D near Gate D37 and Concourse H near Gate H8, post-security. Sit-down Cuban with a full bar, ropa vieja, lechon asado and Cuban sandwiches. lacarreta.com

Ku-Va Restaurant and Bar. Concourse D near Gate D19, post-security. Full-service Cuban bistro with mojito-glazed chicken and snapper ceviche. miami-airport.com

Half Moon Empanadas. Concourse D near Gates D29 and D45, post-security. Handmade empanadas made from scratch, beef, ham and cheese, guava cheese and dulce de leche. Opens around 5 AM. halfmoonempanadas.com

Estefan Kitchen Express. Concourse D near Gate D27, post-security. Cuban sandwiches, pork flatbreads and salads from the Estefan family kitchen. miami-airport.com

Sushi Maki. Concourse D, post-security. Miami-born sushi chain, rolls and poke for a lighter pre-flight meal. miami-airport.com

Icebox Cafe. Concourse D near Gate D8, post-security. Salads, grain bowls and grab-and-go items. miami-airport.com

Chef Creole. Concourse E near Gate E8, post-security. Caribbean wings, conch and seasoned rice. miami-airport.com

Spring Chicken. Concourse D near Gate D22, post-security. Fried chicken tenders and sandwiches. miami-airport.com

Dunkin’. Concourse F, Level 2 departures, post-security, listed as open 24 hours. Donuts, bagels and coffee around the clock. miami-airport.com

Many restaurants support mobile ordering through MIA2GO on the airport website and app, so you can order ahead and pick up at your gate.

Near the airport

Versailles Restaurant. 3555 SW 8th St, Little Havana, about 15 to 20 minutes from MIA. The most famous Cuban restaurant in Miami, open since 1971 and MICHELIN-recommended. Order a cortadito at La Ventanita, then sit down for a Cuban sandwich, ropa vieja and guava pastelitos. versaillesrestaurant.com

La Carreta. 3632 SW 8th St, Little Havana, about 15 to 20 minutes from MIA. Founded in 1976, right across from Versailles. Ropa vieja, lechon asado and Cuban sandwiches, with a bakery case up front. lacarreta.com

94th Aero Squadron Restaurant. 1395 NW 57th Ave, minutes from MIA. Aviation-themed steakhouse overlooking the runway, with table headphones to listen to air traffic control and a Sunday brunch buffet. Closed Mondays. 94miami.com

Latin Cafe 2000. 875 NW 42nd Ave (LeJeune Rd), minutes from MIA. Family-owned since 1998, this is the original LeJeune location. Cuban sandwiches, croquetas and cafe con leche, close enough for a short layover meal. latincafe.com

Sanguich de Miami. 2057 SW 8th St, Little Havana, about 15 minutes from MIA. A cult favorite for its Cuban sandwich, made with house-roasted pork and pressed to order. sanguich.com

Cafe La Trova. 971 SW 8th St, Little Havana, about 15 to 20 minutes from MIA. A retro 1950s Cuban bar and restaurant from master cantinero Julio Cabrera and chef Michelle Bernstein, with live trova music nightly and a bar program that has landed on North America’s 50 Best Bars list. Opens at 4 PM. cafelatrova.com

Shopping at Miami International Airport (MIA)

Short answer: MIA is a duty-free destination in its own right, with Duty Free Americas stores across Concourses D, E, H and J, plus Miami-only shops like Cuban Crafters cigars and the Miami Heat Store. Outside the airport, Dolphin Mall and Miami International Mall sit minutes apart in Doral, about 15 minutes west.

In the terminal

Duty Free Americas. Concourses D, E, H and J, post-security. Liquor, tobacco, fragrance and beauty, with gate delivery for spirits and tobacco. International departures only, passport and international boarding pass required. Duty Free Americas notes its MIA operation is undergoing a major retail transformation. dutyfreeamericas.com

Cuban Crafters. Concourse D near Gate D28, post-security. Hand-rolled cigars and humidors, a Miami original. miami-airport.com

Books and Books. Concourse D, post-security. Miami’s beloved independent bookseller, good for a flight read with local flavor. miami-airport.com

Britto. Concourse D near Gate D30, post-security. Romero Britto art, gifts and souvenirs in the artist’s bright Miami style. miami-airport.com

Miami Heat Store. Concourse D near Gate D28, post-security. Official team gear and apparel. miami-airport.com

InMotion. Concourses D, E, H and J, post-security. Headphones, chargers and travel tech, the place to replace a forgotten cable. inmotionstores.com

The Shoppes at Ocean Drive. Concourse D, post-security. Miami souvenirs, beachwear and gifts. miami-airport.com

Hudson News and NewsLink. All terminals. Books, magazines, snacks and travel essentials at newsstands throughout the airport. miami-airport.com

XpresSpa. Concourse D near Gate D11, post-security. Massages and manicures between flights. miami-airport.com

Near the airport

Dolphin Mall. 11401 NW 12th St, Sweetwater, about 7 to 8 miles west of MIA, roughly 15 minutes. Miami-Dade County’s largest outlet collection, with more than 240 stores including Saks OFF 5TH, Coach Outlet, Nike Factory Store and Bloomingdale’s The Outlet Store. Open 10 AM to 9 PM Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 8 PM Sunday. shopdolphinmall.com

Miami International Mall. 1455 NW 107th Ave, Doral, about 5 miles from MIA, roughly 10 to 15 minutes. A family-friendly enclosed mall with more than 120 brands, anchored by Macy’s and JCPenney, with H and M, Victoria’s Secret and Pandora and 22 eateries. It sits half a mile from Dolphin Mall, so the two are an easy combined trip. Open 10 AM to 9 PM Monday to Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM Sunday. simon.com/mall/miami-international-mall

CityPlace Doral. 8300 NW 36th St, Doral, about 6 miles from MIA. An open-air lifestyle center with more than 40 dining, shopping and entertainment destinations, anchored by The Fresh Market, Cooper’s Hawk and CMX CineBistro. cityplacedoral.com

Sources: Miami International Airport, miami-airport.com; Duty Free Americas, dutyfreeamericas.com; Simon Property Group; restaurant and mall official websites listed above; Miami and Beaches visitor guide. Checked November 2026.

Sleep Score: 5.2/10, Tolerable

Can you sleep in the terminal at Miami International Airport (MIA)? Our Sleep Score rates the airport for overnighting, using six published factors. MIA scores 5.2 out of 10.

Factor	Score
Seating	4/10
Noise	4/10
24-hour areas	7/10
Quiet zones	4/10
Security re-entry	7/10
Overnight amenities	7/10

Best spot: Satellite Gates E20-E33 have large armrest-free benches and few announcements. Above Gate D15 is a carpeted area for floor sleeping.

Watch out: Most food outlets close by 10 PM, so buy snacks and water before settling in.

See the full rubric, the factor breakdowns for all 16 airports, and every source at Airport Sleep Scores. Scores researched November 2026.

Miami (MIA) Layover Plans: 3 Hours, 6 Hours, and Overnight

Miami International Airport is about 8 miles from downtown Miami, and the Metrorail trip is short. The free MIA Mover plus the Orange Line reaches Government Center in about 25 minutes on weekdays, which makes even a 3-hour layover a real trip downtown.

Every plan below uses the same planning allowances. Allow 15 to 30 minutes to deplane and reach transit or the terminal exit. Allow 60 minutes to clear security and reach your gate before a domestic departure, and 90 minutes before an international departure. These are planning allowances, not airport guarantees. If you have checked bags to collect and recheck, add at least 30 minutes each way and treat every plan below as one step tighter.

Plan	Verdict	Time in the city
3-hour layover	Leave, on a weekday, if your flight is on time	About 60 minutes downtown
6-hour layover	Leave	About 3.5 hours downtown and in Brickell
Overnight layover	Stay near the airport or downtown	Full evening and night

The 3-hour layover: a quick downtown and Brickell walk, weekdays only

Verdict: you can leave, on a weekday, if your flight is on time. The trip is about 25 minutes each way: a 4-minute ride on the free MIA Mover to Miami Airport Station, then about 15 to 20 minutes on the Metrorail Orange Line to Government Center. The round trip is about 50 minutes. Add 20 minutes to deplane and reach the MIA Mover, and 60 minutes to clear security, and a 3-hour layover leaves about 60 minutes downtown.

Weekends work differently. On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and on weekdays after about 8 p.m., the Orange Line runs only as a two-stop shuttle to Earlington Heights, where you change to the Green Line for downtown. That transfer adds time and risk, so on a weekend, treat the 3-hour plan as stay in the airport.

If you go: ride to Government Center, walk to Bayfront Park or across to Brickell, and be back on a downtown-bound train with at least 90 minutes left before departure. If your inbound flight is late, stay in the airport.

If you stay: eat a real meal, walk the concourses, and rest at your gate.

The 6-hour layover: downtown Miami and Brickell by Metrorail

Verdict: leave. The Metrorail round trip is about 50 minutes on weekdays. After deplaning and the security buffer, a 6-hour layover leaves about 3.5 hours downtown and in Brickell.

Ride the MIA Mover to Miami Airport Station, then the Orange Line to Government Center. Transfer to the free Metromover for the downtown loop, or continue on the train to Brickell. Walk Bayfront Park and the Brickell waterfront, and eat lunch downtown or in Brickell.

On weekends, budget extra time for the Earlington Heights transfer. Be back on an airport-bound train with at least two hours left before departure.

The overnight layover: sleep near the airport or downtown, both work

Verdict: either works. Downtown Miami is about 25 minutes from the airport by Metrorail on weekdays, so a downtown hotel is a realistic overnight base. An airport hotel is simpler for an early departure.

Our MIA airport hotels guide covers the hotels near Miami International, with shuttle details and prices checked in November 2026.

If you stay downtown, remember the Orange Line runs as a shuttle with a transfer after about 8 p.m. on weekdays and all weekend, so check the return trip before you commit to a downtown hotel.

Sources

• MIA Mover 4 minutes plus Metrorail Orange Line about 17 minutes, 25 minutes total on weekdays, Airports Info (content verified September 6, 2026)
• Metrorail Orange Line, about 15 minutes to Government Center, every 10 to 15 minutes, Miami Metrorail (accessed November 12, 2026, schedules from Miami-Dade Transit GTFS feed)
• Metrorail Orange Line, about 15 to 20 minutes to downtown, Wikivoyage (accessed November 12, 2026)

Transport times were checked in November 2026 against the sources above. Schedules and fares change, so confirm the current timetable with the transit operator before you travel.

Airport Accommodation, cheapest month data

Cheapest months to stay near Miami International Airport (MIA)

Airport area rates

Cheapest: September at $104 a night.

Priciest: March at $173 a night.

Yearly average: $133 a night.

Staying in September instead of March saves about $69 a night.

Miami airport hotels follow the winter sun season. March is priciest at $173 a night, with February close at $171. September is cheapest at $104, and August is nearly as low at $105. Summer and early fall are the value months.

Average nightly rate by check-in month.

Month	Avg. nightly rate	Relative rate
January	$149
February	$171
March Priciest	$173
April	$144
May	$129
June	$115
July	$115
August	$105
September Cheapest	$104
October	$120
November	$127
December	$146

What other sources say

• Engine 50-market study, Miami citywide (Retrieved 2026-11-12, data May 2024 to April 2026). September cheapest at $128 a night, February among the priciest at $267.

Source

Priceline, hotels near Miami International Airport. Retrieved 2026-11-12.

Average nightly rate actually paid by Priceline customers, grouped by check-in month, fitted to the rates in the page's current search.

Rates are averages, not quotes. Your dates, hotel class, and how far ahead you book all change the price you pay. Figures are in US dollars per night.

Part of the Miami airport hotels guide on airport-accommodation.com.