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Getting Around Miami with Your Pet
🇺🇸Miami, United States·Updated 9 June 2026
Miami is a car-first metro and the simplest way to move a dog around is Uber Pet or Lyft Pet, available across the whole urban area for a $3-5 surcharge over the standard fare. Public transit is workable for small pets in carriers: Miami-Dade Metrobus, Metrorail and the elevated Metromover all accept pets in fully enclosed carriers free of charge. The Brightline intercity rail to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando accepts pets up to 25 lb (11 kg) for a $10 fee, the most pet-friendly intercity option in Florida. MIA airport has two indoor pet relief areas inside the terminal post-security.
| Mode | Policy | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade Metrobus, Metrorail & Metromover | 💡 | |
| Miami Beach Trolley | 💡 | |
| Uber Pet & Lyft Pet | 💡 | |
| Brightline rail (intercity) | 💡 | |
| Miami International Airport (MIA) | 💡 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a large dog on Miami public transit?
Officially no, the carrier rule is absolute on Metrobus, Metrorail, Metromover and the Miami Beach Trolley. For a dog over the carrier-size limit, your only options are Uber Pet or Lyft Pet (both $3-5 surcharge over standard, no size limit) or your own car. Service dogs ride free everywhere, leashed, no carrier needed.
Pet-Friendly Hotels in Miami
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Kimpton EPIC Hotel
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Mondrian South Beach
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