Holiday in Miami

City in USA — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇺🇸

Country

USA

Type

City

Best time to travel

November–April (dry season, pleasant temperatures, Art Basel in December)

Budget/day

$160–280

Getting there from Germany

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Miami International (about 10.5 hours). Metromover in the city center is free, otherwise a rental car is recommended.

What makes Miami special as a destination?

Miami is a city that cannot be fully captured in any travel guide in the world — a vibrant metropolis where Latin soul meets American entrepreneurship and Caribbean lifestyle. South Beach, with its legendary Art Deco architecture from the 1930s and 1940s, the pastel-colored facades along Ocean Drive, and the turquoise Atlantic, is the iconic entry point: a beach paradise by day, one of the hottest party strips in the world by night. Wynwood Walls has transformed a former warehouse district into an open-air gallery where world-famous street artists create entire building facades. Little Havana around Calle Ocho is the Cuban heart of Miami: Here, cigars are hand-rolled, dominoes are played in Maximo Gomez Park, and strong cafecito is served in paper cups. The cuisine combines Cuban, Haitian, Colombian, and American influences into a culinary experience known as New World Cuisine. Key Biscayne, an offshore island accessible via the Rickenbacker Causeway, offers one of South Florida's most beautiful family beaches at Crandon Park. A day trip to the Everglades (only 45 minutes away) takes you by airboat through the swamp landscape to see alligators and exotic birdlife. The Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, an Italian Renaissance palace on the shores of Biscayne Bay, and the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) complement the cultural program. Miami is both Latin America and the USA — loud, colorful, and uniquely vibrant.

Urban
85
Nightlife
80
Safety
75
Beach
70
Relaxation
70

What are the top highlights in Miami?

The top highlights in Miami include South Beach & Art Deco District, Wynwood Walls, Little Havana, Vizcaya Museum, Key Biscayne.

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

South Beach & Art Deco District

The world-famous beach with the iconic row of pastel-colored Art Deco hotels from the 1930s along Ocean Drive.

2

Wynwood Walls

The former warehouse district is now an open-air gallery featuring spectacular murals by world artists.

3

Little Havana

Cuba's soul in America – Calle Ocho offers hand-rolled cigars, cafecito, and domino players in the park.

4

Vizcaya Museum

A stunning Italian Renaissance villa by the water with gardens straight out of a European fairy tale.

5

Key Biscayne

The offshore island offers quieter beaches, the Cape Florida Lighthouse, and views of the Miami skyline.

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When is the best time to visit Miami?

The best time to visit Miami is November–April (dry season, pleasant temperatures, Art Basel in December). Hot and humid, 30–35 °C, daily thunderstorms, hurricane season In winter: Warm and dry, 20–26 °C, perfect beach weather

Recommended travel time

November–April (dry season, pleasant temperatures, Art Basel in December)

Summer

Hot and humid, 30–35 °C, daily thunderstorms, hurricane season

Winter

Warm and dry, 20–26 °C, perfect beach weather

How much does a holiday in Miami cost?

Budget travellers: $80–130/day, mid-range: $160–280/day, luxury: $350–800/day.

Average costs per person per day

Budget

$80–130

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

Mid-range

$160–280

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

Luxury

$350–800

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

How do I get from Germany to Miami?

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Miami International (about 10.5 hours). Metromover in the city center is free, otherwise a rental car is recommended.

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What travel tips are there for Miami?

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

South Beach hotels are significantly more expensive on weekends – book during the week.

Order a cafecito (Cuban espresso) for $1 at the Ventanito in Little Havana.

Art Basel Miami Beach in December is the largest art event in the USA – book hotels early.

The free Trolley bus runs through important neighborhoods – ideal for budget travelers.

Hurricane season (June–November) can disrupt travel plans – travel insurance recommended.

What should you eat in Miami?

Typical specialities in Miami: Cuban Sandwich, Ceviche, Stone Crab Claws, Cafecito & Pastelitos, Arepas, Key Lime Pie.

These specialties you must try!

Cuban Sandwich
Ceviche
Stone Crab Claws
Cafecito & Pastelitos
Arepas
Key Lime Pie
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