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Getting around in Miami
Taxi
Taxis can be called by directly phoning the companies. Try Metro (305-888-8888),
Yellow (305-444-4444) or Sunshine (305-445-3333)
for a ride at any time during the day. Make sure to give them a buzz well in advance
as these taxis normally take 30-40 minutes to reach.
Taxis are available on both types of rates - flat and metered. The metered fare
starts from $3.90 for the first mile, and additional miles are charged at
$2.20. Most taxis drivers do not charge extra for luggage but they expect a
10% tip every time they drop someone to a location. In case you face a problem,
you can call 305-375-2460 to register your complaint.
Car & Motorcycle
As compared to the other American cosmopolitans, getting around in Miami is
fairly easy. However, keep off the road during rush hours from 7:00 to 9:00
am and 4:00 to 6:00pm on weekdays. On the weekends, be aware of the
Collins Ave and Ocean Dr that constantly witness traffic woes. Try Everglades instead,
which is always light.
Train
Amtrak (www.amtrak.com, 800-872-7245)
offers daily services to connect Miami with the rest of USA and Canada. Travelling
to Miami from New York costs around $100 to $250 one-way and the journey
can last for up to 30 hours.
If you are planning to visit places of interest around Miami, go for Metromover
(www.miamidade.gov/transit).
This rubber-wheeled, part rail, part car vehicle is controlled by computers
and is driverless. Metromover operate on 3 lines on two differently elevated-track
loops and cover Downtown till the Financial District Station of Brickell Avenue
and to till School Board Station in the north.
Metrorail, the other way of commuting around Miami has a 20-mile-long
heavy rail system. Metrorail runs from 6:00 am till midnight on the frequency
of every 5 to 15 minutes.
Car Rental
Although car rental rates in Florida fluctuate regularly according to the season,
these are still cheaper than the other American cities. Always call beforehand to
compare prices. Many can rental companies give unlimited mileage at no additional
cost, but host of taxes and surcharges may increase the final bill.
If you like to drive and see a city at your own pace, don't forget to carry
your driver's license. For foreigners International Driving Permit is compulsory.
Depending on the way you're travelling, there are many types of cheap car hire services in Miami that can make
it convenient for you to move comfortably between hotels, places of interest,
restaurants and airports. Pick from economy vehicles to go for a trip around the
city to full size vehicles for longer inter-city excursions - all at best
prices.
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