Can I live in Miami without a car?

Living without a car is easier in Miami Beach, Coral Gables, downtown Miami, South Miami and a few other locations where residential areas are walking distance to shops and services. If you are traveling in a straight line anywhere in Miami-Dade County, it's often easy to take a bus – if you're not in a hurry.



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Metrorail, Metromover and Metrobus all provide low-cost or free ways for you to get around Miami without splurging on taxis, rideshares or rental cars. Not only is public transit an excellent way to see the sights, it's also great for the environment and a smart way to avoid parking and garage fees.

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Metrorail, Metromover and Metrobus all provide low-cost or free ways for you to get around Miami without splurging on taxis, rideshares or rental cars. Not only is public transit an excellent way to see the sights, it's also great for the environment and a smart way to avoid parking and garage fees.

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Additionally, you are STRONGLY discouraged from swimming in the ocean at night. The beach can be dangerous both because of strong tidal shifts that could cause drowning and from predatory thieves looking to take your stuff while you're out in the water. South Florida has lots of fun things to do after dark.

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These are some of the most walkable neighborhoods and cities in the Miami metro area.
  • Miami Beach/South Beach. With a walkability score of 76, Miami Beach is one of the most walkable cities in Florida. ...
  • Coral Gables. ...
  • Downtown Miami. ...
  • South Miami. ...
  • Midtown Miami. ...
  • Downtown Dadeland. ...
  • North Beach. ...
  • Coconut Grove.


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