Seago2 Posted March 18, 2006 #1 Share Posted March 18, 2006 We are on next week's Spirit cruise. Has anyone ever rented a car for the day in Miami? Are there rental companies near the cruise terminal? Shuttles to South Beach? What have you all done in the past??? Thankls for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyf Posted March 18, 2006 #2 Share Posted March 18, 2006 We used the local bus system to get to South Beach then we took a cab back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursebubba Posted March 18, 2006 #3 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Everything I have ever heard is don't rent a car because of the crime. I don't really know if that is true. There is a local rail system that is pretty good I hear. Also do a search for miami tours and you might find what you need. There are many cabs as we disembark. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicknack Posted March 18, 2006 #4 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Everything I have ever heard is don't rent a car because of the crime. QUOTE]LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awatt Posted March 18, 2006 #5 Share Posted March 18, 2006 Crime is not an issue. Parking can be. Cabs are easy and cheap. Busses are cheaper. South Beach ia about a 5 minute cab ride, and about $10, from the pier. I recommend time at the beach with a stroll of nearby Ocean Dr and Lincoln Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMatt Posted March 18, 2006 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2006 I agree with awatt - crime is everywhere in this world, but renting a car in Miami is not a problem. By the way Carla - how much time will you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babywewe Posted March 19, 2006 #7 Share Posted March 19, 2006 I went to miami last year on the Dawn (same itinarary as the spirit this year). NCL offers a shuttle around miami (it does a loop). I forget the cost, but it seemed worth it. No need to rent a car, little parking and the shuttle will bring you a few places including bayside and south beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted March 19, 2006 #8 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Everything I have ever heard is don't rent a car because of the crime. ROTFLMAO! :D The only crime is what the hotels charge for parking. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted March 21, 2006 #9 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Everything I have ever heard is don't rent a car because of the crime. I don't really know if that is true. There is a local rail system that is pretty good I hear. Also do a search for miami tours and you might find what you need. There are many cabs as we disembark. Have fun! Both of what you heard are incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted March 21, 2006 #10 Share Posted March 21, 2006 We took a free shuttle from the port to the AP & rented a car. They gave us great easy to use maps & a phone # to call if we got lost. Driving was pretty easy; there are lots of signs. It used to be don't rent a car b/c you'll get carjacked. Since then, the rental companies have taken off the identifying marks so you are not easily spotted as a tourist, easy prey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bequia Posted March 21, 2006 #11 Share Posted March 21, 2006 It used to be don't rent a car b/c you'll get carjacked. Since then, the rental companies have taken off the identifying marks so you are not easily spotted as a tourist, easy prey. Rental companies have done that throughout the country. Newark New Jersey was notorious for car jackings of rental cars at one time. Rental car companies have addressed it and it's no longer an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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