Rent a car in Miami

Rent a car in Miami for a month or longer - for a season, a relocation, studies or work, when you need a car for weeks rather than a couple of days. You choose a specific car on the website, book it without prepayment and pick it up at our office in North Miami Beach. Insurance, taxes, a SunPass transponder, child seats and an additional driver are already included in the price.

Below is everything you need to know before renting: what's included, rental terms, documents, pickup, rules of use and return.

Car rental in Miami: what's included in the price

The rate you see on the website already covers:
• Insurance: TPL (third-party liability) and CDW (collision damage waiver). Tires and windows are not covered.
• Taxes and fees: the rental price on the website is the price you pay.
• SunPass transponder in every car. Tolls are charged at actual cost, with no markup.
• Child seats, free of charge: Infant (up to 1 year / 20 lbs), Child (up to 40 lbs / ~5 years) and Booster (up to 80 lbs and 59 inches).
• An additional driver.
• A serviced, clean and fueled car at pickup.
• Airport pickup at MIA or FLL: we meet you and drive you to our office. Free for bookings over $650.

Rates depend on the car and the season. Current prices and available cars are on the car subscription in Miami page.

Possible extra costs

We'd rather list them up front:
• Tolls - at actual cost, usually $10-$40 a month.
• Airport pickup - $50 if your total booking is $650 or less.
• Tires - repair or replacement is not covered by insurance.
• Service call - $100 if the car needs help because of driver error, for example a battery drained by headlights left on.
• Late return - may be counted as an extra rental day.

Rental terms

• Security deposit - from $500, depends on the car
• Mileage - up to 2,500 miles a month (1,500 on some premium models)
• Payment - cash or USDT at pickup. No prepayment, no credit card required.
• Driver age - at least 26 and under 70
• Driving experience - at least one year
• Driving area - Florida only
• Pickup and return - only at our office in North Miami Beach. We do not deliver cars.

How to book a rental car in Miami

Every car on the website is shown with real photos, and cars marked "Available NOW" are in stock and ready for pickup. In over 99% of cases you get exactly the model you booked, with no last-minute substitutions.

The booking form takes a couple of minutes: rental dates and times, your name, date of birth, contact details and a photo of your driver's license. You can also add your local address in Miami and the number of child seats you need. No prepayment is required - you pay when you pick up the car.

After we confirm the booking, you receive an email. It means the car you chose is reserved for you and the rental agreement will be ready on the day of pickup.

Booking in advance

Accurate availability is usually known about 10 days before the rental date. If you want to plan earlier, send a preliminary request: we'll log it and confirm the booking as soon as a matching car becomes available. Early requests get priority.

Picking up your rental car in Miami

Required documents

• A valid driver's license in Latin characters. If your license has no Latin script, bring an international driving permit as well.
• U.S. residents: a U.S.-issued driver's license. We may ask for a Social Security Number at pickup.
• Non-residents: a license from your home country. We may ask for your passport with visa and U.S. entry date.
• Your full address in Florida, including apartment or unit number.
• Contact details: a local phone number (if you have one), your home country number and an email address.

Where to pick up the car

Our office: 1940 NE 153rd Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
(by appointment only, phone: +1 786 808-9999 via WhatsApp / Telegram)

When you pick up the car, take a few minutes to inspect it and take some photos on your phone. If you notice scratches or chips, tell us - we'll record them in the rental agreement.

Pickup at the airport or train station

By prior arrangement, we meet you at Miami International Airport (MIA), Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL) or the Opa-locka and Golden Glades train stations and drive you to our office, where we complete the paperwork and hand over the car. Pickup is free for bookings over $650; for bookings of $650 or less, the fee is $50.

At MIA: after immigration and baggage claim, go up to the second floor, the Departures level. Contact us at +1 (786) 808-9999 (WhatsApp or Telegram), give your last name or booking number and your exit door number. We'll arrive within a few minutes.

Please note: vehicle delivery is not available

We do not deliver cars to the airport, your address or your hotel. All pickups and returns take place at our office: 1940 NE 153rd Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162

Our fleet and deposits

Insurance, child seats, SunPass and an additional driver are included for every car. See current rates for a monthly car subscription.

Using your rental car

Rules of use

You can:
- Drive anywhere within the state of Florida
- Travel with kids, luggage or sports gear
- Park in any legal parking space

Not allowed:
- Driving outside Florida
- Using the car for work (rideshare, delivery, etc.)
- Letting anyone not listed in the contract drive the car
- Smoking in the car
- Transporting animals
- Racing and reckless driving

Fueling the car

Use gasoline with an octane rating of 89 or higher: Midgrade (89) or Premium (93). Do not use Regular (87) - it can damage the fuel system. This is a condition of the rental, not a recommendation.

What to do if you get a flat tire

Tires are not covered by insurance, so repair or replacement is at your expense.
• A simple puncture: any tire shop will patch it, usually for about $15. Some shops push a new tire when a patch would do - if in doubt, call us first.
• The tire needs replacing: contact us and we'll tell you where to get the right model at a fair price. Tires are always replaced in pairs (for example, both front tires).
• A damaged or incorrectly replaced tire at return may result in additional charges.

Mechanical issues with the car

If something goes wrong, contact us right away at +1 (786) 808-9999 (call, WhatsApp or Telegram). Depending on the issue, you bring the car to our office, or, if it won't start or isn't drivable, we come to you. If the problem isn't your fault, help is free; if it is caused by driver error, a $100 service fee applies.

Driving in Miami: a few tips

• Parking: never leave the car in a shopping plaza or mall lot while you go somewhere else, even if the beach is around the corner. Private towing companies work fast and charge a lot.
• Paid parking: watch the time. Expired meters often mean a $45 fine or a tow. Check signs for time, zone and day restrictions.
• Right turn on red: usually allowed after a full stop, unless a sign or red arrow says otherwise.
• Navigation: use Google Maps or Waze with live traffic - mornings and the South Beach area are especially busy.

Toll roads and SunPass

Most toll roads in South Florida have no booths: your plate or SunPass transponder is scanned automatically. SunPass is used on the Dolphin Expressway (SR 836), Airport Expressway (SR 112), I-95 Express Lanes and other roads that are often the fastest way downtown, to the beaches and to the airport.

Every CarForLong car has a SunPass transponder, so you don't need to buy or set up anything - just use the automated lanes. Don't pay tolls manually with cash or card: the transponder will record the trip anyway, and you may be charged twice.

Most toll segments cost $0.35-$0.50; longer express sections, such as I-95 Express leaving Miami, can reach $10-$12. Our renters usually spend $10-$40 a month on tolls. The actual amount is deducted from your deposit at the end of the rental, with no markup.

Returning your rental car in Miami

Return the car to our office: 1940 NE 153rd Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162 - at the time stated in your contract. The car may already be booked for the next renter, so a late return may be counted as an extra rental day. If you plan to arrive much earlier, let us know in advance.

Before returning:
• Wash the car
• Fill the tank completely
• Check for personal belongings

The car should be in the same condition as at pickup, with no new scratches or dents.

Early return

You can return the car early if your plans change. To get a refund for unused days, notify us at least 10 days in advance. This applies to rentals of one month or longer; for shorter rentals, early return does not change the price.