You'll have at least four expense items: hotel (hostel), transport, meals, and entertainment (including shopping). Do the math for yourself on the cost of a Miami vacation:
The pearl of Florida tops the USA ranking of cities with the highest cost of hotel stays — Miami vacation reviews confirm this. On average, a night in a three-star hotel in Miami will cost 150 USD, in a five-star hotel — 350-700 USD, and for a room overlooking the Atlantic you will have to pay at least 1400 USD.
Renting a car will cost from 80 USD per day. The cost of one bus ticket is 2.25 USD. You can save money by taking the MetroMover in Miami for free.
Food here is varied and affordable — you can eat to your heart's content for an average of 15-25 USD. For example, for 13 USD at Tobacco Road (South Miami Ave) you'll get a half-pound portion of mashed potatoes with lobster and salad, and chicken and rice for about 12-15 USD.
If you’re planning a budget-friendly vacation for two in Miami, you can cook your own meals — the city has plenty of grocery stores, such as Marky’s Caviar & International Food on 79th Street or The Fresh Market (the latter even sells buckwheat).
The most treacherous expenses during a Miami vacation are shopping and entertainment. Renting rollerblades will cost you 10–15 USD, hiring a boat for ocean fishing — 90–150 USD, and the average price of a cocktail in a good club ranges from 15 to 22 USD.
