By the iRent Car Rental team · Miami car rental since 2015 · Updated October 3, 2026 · ★ Read our Google reviews
Staying on Miami Beach — South Beach, Mid-Beach, North Beach or one of the bay islands? You don't need to trek to the airport for a car. Here's how to get an iRent car on the beach, what each causeway costs you, and which car fits the island.
Short answer: iRent's closest branch to Miami Beach is in Sunny Isles Beach, on Collins Avenue at the Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort — a straight drive down Collins to Bal Harbour, Surfside and Mid-Beach. We can also deliver the car to your Miami Beach hotel, condo or Airbnb for a fee (call (305) 608-8691 for a quote), or you can pick up near MIA and drive over a causeway in about 20–40 minutes. Rates start at $39.99/day, and debit and international cards are accepted.
The 6th Street lifeguard tower on South Beach – one of Miami Beach's famous Art Deco lifeguard stands.
Three ways to get your car on Miami Beach
| Option | Best for | How it works |
|---|
| Sunny Isles Beach branch | North Beach, Surfside, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles, Aventura | Self-service pickup on Collins Avenue with a bilingual kiosk and smart key box — after-hours pickup available. |
| Delivery to your door (fee) | South Beach & Mid-Beach hotels, condos and rentals | Tell us the address and time; we bring the car to you. Call (305) 608-8691 or WhatsApp for the delivery price. |
| Miami Airport (MIA) branch | Arriving by plane | Free 24/7 shuttle from MIA to our Miami Springs branch, then about 12 miles to South Beach via SR-112 and I-195 or the MacArthur Causeway. |
Miami Beach's islands and neighborhoods — what to know with a car
South Beach (5th–23rd Street)
The busiest, most expensive place to park in Miami. Street meters run $4/hour and city garages cap around $20/day — see our South Beach parking guide. Park once in a garage and walk Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road and Española Way.
Mid-Beach and North Beach
Collins Avenue from 23rd Street up to 87th Street is calmer, with cheaper parking and the big resort hotels. If you're staying here, the Sunny Isles branch is your quickest pickup.
Surfside and Bal Harbour
Just north of Miami Beach on Collins Avenue — a few minutes from our Sunny Isles branch. Bal Harbour Shops has its own garage.
Star Island, Palm & Hibiscus Islands
Residential islands off the MacArthur Causeway (I-395). They're gated or private streets, so they're not sightseeing drives — but delivery to a home there works like any other address.
The Venetian Islands
A chain of small islands on the Venetian Causeway between downtown Miami and South Beach. It's the slow, scenic route with a toll plaza; the MacArthur Causeway is faster and free.
Fisher Island
Fisher Island is reached only by private ferry for residents and their guests, so a rental car can't be delivered on the island itself. If you're staying there, call us to arrange a mainland meeting point.
Getting on and off the island: the causeways
| Causeway | Connects | Toll? |
|---|
| MacArthur (I-395) | Downtown Miami / PortMiami ↔ South Beach (5th St) | No |
| Venetian | Downtown Miami ↔ South Beach (17th St), across the Venetian Islands | Yes |
| Julia Tuttle (I-195) | Midtown / I-95 ↔ Mid-Beach (41st St) | No |
| John F. Kennedy (79th St) | Miami ↔ North Beach | No |
| Broad (Bay Harbor) | North Miami ↔ Bal Harbour / Surfside | Yes |
iRent cars are SunPass-ready from $10, so toll causeways and expressways like SR-112 are handled automatically.
Which car for Miami Beach?
No US credit card? iRent accepts Visa and Mastercard
debit cards — including international cards — for the rental and the refundable deposit. See
debit card car rental.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a car rental on Miami Beach?
iRent's nearest branch is in Sunny Isles Beach on Collins Avenue, just north of Miami Beach, and we deliver to Miami Beach hotels, condos and rentals for a fee. You can also pick up near Miami Airport and drive over in about 20 to 40 minutes.
Can you deliver a rental car to my Miami Beach hotel?
Yes. iRent delivers to Miami Beach addresses — including South Beach, Mid-Beach and North Beach — for a delivery fee. Call (305) 608-8691 or message us on WhatsApp with the address and time for a quote.
How much does a car rental in Miami Beach cost?
iRent rates start at $39.99 per day. Add delivery if you want the car brought to you, SunPass from $10, and coverage if you don't have your own US auto insurance. Parking in South Beach is extra: street meters are about $4 per hour.
Can I rent a car in Miami Beach with a debit card?
Yes. iRent accepts Visa and Mastercard debit cards, including international ones, for the rental and the refundable deposit hold. The card must be in the renter's name; prepaid cards are not accepted.
Can I take the rental car to Fisher Island?
No. Fisher Island is reached only by private ferry for residents and guests. Leave the car on the mainland, or call us to arrange a meeting point near the ferry.
Do I need a car in Miami Beach?
Not for South Beach alone — it's walkable and parking is expensive. A car pays off for airport transfers, Wynwood, the Everglades, Key Biscayne, or a drive down to the Florida Keys.
Causeway and parking details from the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County, checked October 2026. Delivery is available for a fee — call (305) 608-8691 for a quote.