Hailing
a cab on the streets of Miami isn’t easy. Most
people drive their own cars or rent one. There are
plenty of taxis queued up at the airport. To get a
cab anywhere else, it’s best to call ahead. At the
airport, cabs are lined up outside the baggage claim
area. Taxis cost $1.50 for the first ¼ mile and
$1.75 for each mile after that, plus $1 surcharge
for trips that start at the airport. The 8-mile trip
from Miami International Airport to Downtown Miami
takes 20 minutes and costs about $18.
Flat-rate
fares are in effect for 5 zones bound on the east by
the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the mainland.
The flat- fare bands include Miami Beach, Bal
Harbour, Golden Beach, and the Village of Key
Biscayne. Miami Beach is in Zone 4. The 14-mile trip
from the airport to Miami Beach takes 25 minutes and
costs approximately $24. The fare is per trip, not
per individual. A ride from the airport to Golden
Beach in Zone 1 would set you back $41 (that is, if
you’re riding alone; the price is for each cab
load).
If
you encounter any problems with taxi service, you
can call (305) 375-2460
to complain.
To
call a cab, here are some numbers of popular
companies:
Metro
Taxi Company - (305) 888-8888
Yellow
Cab - (305) 444-4444
Super
Yellow - (305) 885-111
Tropical
- (305) 945-1025
