Transportation - Miami Hotels .com

Miami is a city of many firsts. It was the first city in the world with an automated people mover in its central business district. It was the first and is still is the only city in Florida with a full-scale metro. Unfortunately, Miami's public transportation system hasn't been able to keep up with the city's rapid growth. Traffic congestion is a major problem on most highways and major arteries and there aren't many reliable alternative. In other words, if you want to explore to city beyond that main tourist areas, renting a car is necessary even if it's going to take you a while to get there.

If you do plan to stay within the Downtown, Brickell or Miami Beach areas, consider purchasing a 7-Day Visitor Passport for $19. The pass allows for unlimited use of the county's bus and Metrorail services. To purchase a pass, please visit http://www.miamidade.gov/transit or call 305-770-3131.

Other alternatives include speaking with your hotel concierge about calling up a taxi or private car service, such as a chauffeured limousine.