For a first visit, stay in South Beach for the beach, or Downtown/Brickell for a transit-connected base. Miami-Dade County lists a 3% Convention Development Tax, a 2% Tourist Development Room Tax and a 1% Professional Sports Facilities Franchise Tax on hotel rooms in the City of Miami (6% in total), and Miami Beach instead charges a 4% resort tax plus the 3% Convention Development Tax (7%). Florida sales tax also applies to transient rentals. This page compares areas and calculates the county lodging taxes; it does not rate individual hotels. Some booking links are affiliate links (see our disclosure).
Where to stay in Miami
Compare areas, see the hotel taxes and fees and calculate your total. Booking links come after the advice.
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Which area to choose
| Area | Best for | Trade-off | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Beach | The beach and Art Deco; Miami Beach taxes apply | Crowds and costs | South Beach guide |
| Downtown / Brickell | Transit-connected, central | Busy weekdays | Downtown guide |
| Wynwood / Design District | Art, murals and dining | Evening crowds | Wynwood guide |
| Coconut Grove / Coral Gables | Relaxed, historic, bayside | Less central | Coconut Grove guide |
| Key Biscayne | Beaches and nature | Car-oriented | Key Biscayne guide |
Our assessment from official descriptions. We have not inspected hotels and publish no nightly rates.
Miami room tax calculator
Estimate the 6% county lodging taxes for a hotel in the City of Miami (3% Convention Development, 2% Tourist Development Room, 1% Professional Sports Facilities Franchise), per Miami-Dade County as read October 11, 2026. Not included: Florida sales tax and any county discretionary surtax (see the Florida Department of Revenue), Miami Beach's 4% resort tax and resort fees. In Miami Beach, replace the 2% and 1% county taxes with the 4% resort tax.
Booking notes
- Airport access: see the transportation guide.
- Marathon: the Life Time Miami Marathon and Half is Sunday, January 31, 2027; book early.
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Frequently asked questions
Which area should I stay in Miami?
South Beach for the beach, or Downtown/Brickell for a central base; see the neighborhoods guide for trade-offs.
How much are hotel taxes in Miami?
In the City of Miami the county lists 3% + 2% + 1% lodging taxes (6%); Miami Beach charges a 4% resort tax plus the 3% Convention Development Tax; Florida sales tax also applies.
When should I book a hotel?
Book early around major events such as the marathon; we have no verified price-by-month data.
Are the hotel links affiliate links?
Some are, and they are labeled. See the affiliate disclosure.
Sources
Facts on this page were read from the sources below on October 11, 2026. Hours, fares, prices and event dates change — confirm with the source before you travel. How we research and update.
- Tourist and Restaurant Taxes — Miami-Dade County
- File/Pay Resort Tax — City of Miami Beach
- Florida Sales and Use Tax — Florida Department of Revenue
- Registration Info - The Life Time Miami Marathon and Half — Life Time Miami Marathon
- FTC Endorsement Guides: What people are asking — U.S. Federal Trade Commission
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