Renting a car at Miami International Airport (MIA) is a convenient way to explore Miami, Miami Beach, and other destinations across South Florida. Major rental car companies operate from the Rental Car Center (RCC), a separate facility connected to the passenger terminal by the free MIA Mover train. Some providers have off-site offices that require an additional shuttle transfer.
The essentials in 30 seconds- Rental Car Center: 3900 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33142.
- Access: free MIA Mover train from the passenger terminal.
- Airport station: Level 3, between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages, accessible via Skyride walkways.
- Rental companies: thirteen operators listed at the RCC; other companies use off-site offices.
- Returns: at each rental company’s designated area within the Rental Car Center or at the off-site location specified in your reservation.
- Operating hours: the RCC building is open 24 hours a day, but some rental counters close overnight.
Book in advance
Booking your rental car before traveling is recommended, especially during holidays, peak travel periods, and busy tourist seasons. Check the total price, counter hours, office location, and pickup and return conditions, particularly if your flight arrives late at night.
Rental Car Center location
The Miami International Airport Rental Car Center (RCC) houses the rental counters and vehicle facilities of the major companies serving the airport.
It is located approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the passenger terminal and forms part of the Miami Intermodal Center transportation complex.
- Facility: Rental Car Center.
- Address: 3900 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33142, United States.
- Access from the terminal: free MIA Mover train.
- Airport station: Level 3, between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.
- Pedestrian access: Skyride walkways equipped with moving walkways.
- Building hours: open 24 hours a day.
Rental counters and vehicle pickup areas may be located on different levels, depending on the company.
Check rental counter hoursThe Rental Car Center remains open 24 hours a day, but some rental companies close their counters between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM. Before booking a late-night pickup, confirm your company’s operating hours and its policies for delayed flights.
How to reach the Rental Car Center from the terminal
The MIA Mover is a free automated train connecting the passenger terminal with the Rental Car Center and the Miami Intermodal Center.
For rental companies located inside the RCC, no additional shuttle is required between the train station and the rental counters.
From baggage claim
- After collecting your luggage, follow the MIA Mover signs.
- Go up to Level 3 of the terminal.
- Use the Skyride walkways, equipped with moving walkways, to reach the station between the Dolphin and Flamingo garages.
- Board the free train to the Rental Car Center.
- Upon arrival, follow the signs to your rental company’s counter.
The MIA Mover connects directly to the rental car facility.
Overnight MIA Mover service
The MIA Mover provides transportation during the day and at night. However, passengers traveling during the early morning hours should check the current schedule for possible service changes or reduced frequency.
Do not assume that trains operate at the same frequency throughout the entire day.
Important: do not confuse the MIA Mover with the Skytrain in Concourse D. The Skytrain operates within the airport’s passenger gate area and does not connect to the Rental Car Center.
Rental car companies at MIA
The official Miami International Airport directory lists thirteen rental car companies operating within the Rental Car Center.
Phone numbers are those published by the airport or, where more specific information is available, by the rental branches themselves.
Rental counter hours
Although the Rental Car Center building is open 24 hours a day, rental companies set their own pickup and return hours.
For reference, Enterprise lists counter hours from 5:00 AM to 11:45 PM and allows after-hours returns. SIXT offers 24-hour counter service and vehicle returns.
Other companies may have different schedules.
Important: being able to return a rental car overnight does not necessarily mean you can pick one up during the same hours.
Off-airport rental car companies
In addition to the companies located inside the Rental Car Center, other providers operate from offices near the airport.
These include Fox Rent A Car, Easirent, Green Motion, NÜ Car Rentals, Miami Rent A Car, Priceless, and Routes/NextCar.
These companies do not use the same rental counters or vehicle parking areas as the on-airport RCC operators.
How to reach off-airport rental offices
The general procedure published by the airport is:
- Take the MIA Mover from the terminal to the Rental Car Center.
- Check your off-airport rental company’s pickup instructions.
- Contact the provider if required by your reservation.
- Proceed to the designated pickup point outside the Rental Car Center lobby.
- Take the transportation provided by the rental company to its off-site office.
Exact pickup locations, operating hours, and shuttle availability vary by company.
Check your rental company's locationBefore booking, confirm whether your rental provider operates inside the Rental Car Center or from an off-site office. Some companies require an additional shuttle transfer from the RCC, which may increase the time needed to pick up or return your vehicle.
Vehicle pickup and return
Vehicle pickup
After arriving at the Rental Car Center, locate the counter or service area indicated in your reservation.
The usual procedure includes:
- Presenting a valid driver’s license and the required documentation.
- Confirming your reservation details and completing the rental agreement.
- Reviewing insurance, security deposit, and fuel conditions.
- Proceeding to the assigned parking level or area.
- Inspecting the vehicle before leaving.
Some companies offer advance check-in or direct access to their vehicle pickup areas, depending on the rental conditions.
Rental counters and vehicles may be located on different levels.
For example, Avis lists its counter on Level 4 and vehicles on Level 2. Enterprise operates its counter on Level 4.
For other companies, follow the Rental Car Center signs and your reservation instructions.
Vehicle return
To return a vehicle rented from a company operating within the Rental Car Center, use the following address:
3900 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33142.
- Drive toward the airport, following the Rental Car Return signs.
- Enter the Rental Car Center and locate your rental company’s return area.
- Proceed to the assigned parking level or section.
- Park the vehicle and complete the return procedure.
- Collect your belongings and keep your return receipt.
- Take the free MIA Mover back to the passenger terminal.
Return levels vary by company. For example, Avis uses Level 2, while SIXT identifies its return area on Level 3.
If you rented from an off-airport company, follow its specific return instructions.
After-hours vehicle returns
Some rental car companies allow vehicles to be returned after their counters have closed.
Confirmed options include:
- SIXT: allows 24-hour returns according to its branch instructions.
- Enterprise: confirms that after-hours returns are available.
- Avis: publishes a specific procedure for returning vehicles outside counter hours.
For other rental companies, confirm whether overnight returns are permitted and how the vehicle must be handed over.
Confirm your after-hours return procedureBefore leaving a rental car outside counter hours, check where to park, how to return the keys, and when the rental agreement is considered closed. Never leave the vehicle or keys outside authorized areas.
️ Allow enough time before your flightThe Rental Car Center is separate from the passenger terminal. Allow time to refuel, return your vehicle, complete the required procedures, and travel back on the MIA Mover. SIXT recommends allowing at least 20 minutes to reach the terminal after returning a vehicle.
Where to refuel before returning your car
Many rental companies offer a full-to-full fuel policy, requiring vehicles to be returned with the agreed fuel level.
One refueling option in the airport area is:
Shell — NW 42nd Avenue
- Address: 2501 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33142.
- Hours: open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Fuel: regular, midgrade, and premium gasoline, as well as diesel.
- Phone: +1 305-871-7891.
- Information: official Shell station listing.
The station is located on NW 42nd Avenue, near the airport. Whether it is convenient depends on the route you take to the Rental Car Center.
If your rental agreement requires a full tank upon return, refuel before entering the facility, keep your receipt, and check the fuel gauge.
Documents, insurance, and rental conditions
Rental requirements depend on the company, vehicle category, and reservation details.
Before renting a car at MIA, review the following:
- Driver’s license: must be valid and accepted by the rental company. International visitors should check whether additional documentation is required.
- Identification: a passport or another valid identity document may be requested.
- Payment method: many companies require a credit card in the main driver’s name, while some accept debit cards under specific conditions.
- Minimum age: requirements vary by company, and young-driver surcharges may apply.
- Security deposit: check the hold amount and the conditions for its release.
- Insurance: review included coverage, exclusions, and possible deductibles.
- Additional drivers: specific requirements and charges may apply.
- Fuel and mileage: review the conditions stated in your rental agreement.
- One-way rentals: returning your vehicle to another location may result in additional fees.
️ Electronic toll roads in Miami and South Florida
Miami and the surrounding area have numerous toll roads, some of which use cashless electronic toll collection systems.
Rental car companies may provide their own toll payment programs, which can include additional administrative fees.
SunPass and rental vehicles
SunPass is one of Florida’s main electronic toll payment systems.
Rental companies may offer their own programs that record toll charges during the rental period and bill customers afterward.
Some drivers may also temporarily register a rental vehicle’s license plate and rental dates on a compatible personal SunPass account, subject to the system’s requirements.
Before using a personal account, check whether your rental company’s toll program can be declined or disabled and whether using both systems could result in duplicate charges.
️ Avoid duplicate toll chargesBefore leaving the Rental Car Center, ask how tolls are billed, whether administrative fees apply, and whether you can use your own SunPass account. Do not activate two payment systems for the same journey without confirming their compatibility.
For payment methods and rental vehicle requirements, visit the official SunPass website.
Frequently asked questions about car rental at MIA
️ Official information
For rental car companies, Rental Car Center services, and access directions, refer to these official resources: