Taxi rates are $1.75 per mile. From the Airport to Downtown Miami, the trip is approximately eight miles, takes 20 minutes and costs $18, to Miami Beach is about 14 miles, takes 25 minutes and costs about $24; to northern Miami Beach, the cost is about $41. Fares are as of April 2000 and are subject to change. Please call 305.375.2460 with any questions, comments, concerns of complaints about taxi service.

In Miami, it is not the norm to hail a taxi from the curb. You can easily find one at most hotels and shopping malls. If you're out on the town, here are some phone numbers you can call to arrange for pick-up.

» Metro Taxi Co. | 305.888.8888

» Aventura Taxi | 305.652.2500

» Coral Gables Taxi | 305.899.9999

» South Dade Miami Taxi | 305.448.8888