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3 days in Miami

Art-deco beaches, Latin flavour and nightlife. Here's how to spend 3 days in Miami: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Miami trip is February, March and November. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
February, March, November
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Miami itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Miami~$5
Miami is a coastal city in the southeast portion of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the second-most populous city proper in Florida, with a population of 442,241 at the 2020 censu
12:30
Miami Avenue station~$5
Miami Avenue is a Metromover station in Downtown, Miami, Florida. The elevated station is located over South Miami Avenue on the north side of First Street. It opened on April 17,
16:00
Centro Lofts~$5
Centro Lofts is a high-rise loft condominium project in Downtown CBD of Miami, Florida. Construction began in December 2013, and the project opened in mid 2016. The project, which
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Miami-Dade County Courthouse~$5
The Miami-Dade County Courthouse, formerly known as the Dade County Courthouse, is a historic courthouse and skyscraper located at 73 West Flagler Street in Miami, Florida. Constru
16:00
Tâm Tâm~$5
Tâm Tâm is a Vietnamese restaurant in Miami, Florida. It was named one of the twenty best new restaurants of 2024 by Bon Appétit.
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Day 3

09:00
Ralston Building~$5
The Ralston Building, now known as the Carrion Jewelry Center, is a historic building located in Downtown Miami. At the time of its completion in 1917, the eight-story building was
12:30
Downtown Miami Historic District~$5
The Downtown Miami Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in the Central Business District of Downtown Miami, Florida.
16:00
Courthouse Center (Miami)~$5
Courthouse Center is a government office tower in Downtown Miami, Florida, United States. The Courthouse Center was built in 1986 and contains 100% office space. It has 30 floors,

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What 3 days in Miami costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Miami: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Miami?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Miami without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Miami?+

Start with Miami, Miami Avenue station and Centro Lofts. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Miami cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Miami?+

The best months to visit Miami are February, March, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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