Mobile Apps to Explore Miami with Ease

For the tech-savvy traveler, there are plenty of free apps to help you explore Greater Miami and Miami Beach during your next vacation. These free apps are easy to download on your smartphone, and once you have them, they make navigating, dining in and exploring Miami easy.

Whether it’s your first time visiting Miami or it’s your go-to vacation destination, here are some of the best apps to help you make the most of your time here.

Miami International Airport App

Miami International Airport (MIA) serves millions of travelers each year, and it’s one of the busiest airports in Florida. Whether you’re flying into Miami or heading out to your next destination, the MIA Airport official mobile application can help your travel plans go smoothly. This app helps you navigate the airport’s North, Central and South terminals with an interactive map, access flight information and view TSA checkpoint wait times. You can also talk to Mia, the app’s interactive agent, and place mobile orders at various restaurants in the airport via MIA2GO.

Download the iPhone app

Download the Android app

Apps for Tours and Experiences

The best apps help you explore the city with confidence and ease. Here are a few to help you experience everything Miami has to offer during your vacation.

Wynwood Walls Official

If you’re an art aficionado, the Wynwood Walls official app offers plenty of information to help you understand and appreciate the murals on display at the Wynwood Walls. You can also get an audio tour of Wynwood with this app, as well as learn about new murals on display and the history of the various exhibits.

Download the iPhone app

Download the Android app

Miami Beach Apps

The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority offers two apps you can use to help you navigate Miami Beach. The Experience Miami Beach app is a general Miami Beach information app which you can download on Android or iPhone. It allows you to easily find restaurants, businesses and events throughout Miami Beach.

You can explore North Beach, Mid Beach and South Beach with the EXP Miami Beach Tours app. Here, you can find curated itineraries, as well as suggestions for the best cultural and historic attractions to visit in Miami Beach.

Transportation Apps

There are plenty of ways to navigate Miami. These public transportation and rideshare apps can help you get around the city easily.

Public Transportation App

The GO Miami-Dade Transit app is the most effective tool to help you move throughout the city via public transportation. Here, you can view transport fare, purchase mobile passes and plan routes. You can also use this app to see real-time updates on where trains, buses and movers are.

Download the iPhone app

Download the Android app

Miami Trolley Apps

Throughout Miami, there are plenty of free trolleys you can use to travel in neighborhoods like Coconut Grove, Little Haiti, Little Havana and Historic Overtown. Trolleys typically arrive at each stop every 15-45 minutes, and you can use the app to track the trolley cars, view route maps and see trolley stops throughout the network.

Download the iPhone app

Download the Android app

There are also different trolley systems you can use to visit specific neighborhoods. Download the app and start exploring: 

Miami Beach trolley app for iPhone and Android

Coral Gables trolley app for iPhone and Android

Rideshare Apps

Lyft and Uber are both popular rideshare apps in Miami. To find the best deal, download both and compare prices, whether you’re traveling a few blocks or across town. In different neighborhoods throughout Miami, you can also use Freebee to get around. As the name suggests, the Ride Freebee app connects you with free rides in places like Aventura, Downtown Miami, Hialeah and Miami Beach.

EV Charging Stations

ChargePoint

If you drive an electric vehicle in Miami, there are two major apps you can use to help you find places to charge your vehicle. Connect with the nation's largest EV charging network with ChargePoint. Download the ChargePoint app for iPhone or Android to find places nearby to charge your electric vehicle. You can also join a virtual waitlist, so you know when you’re next in line. The app also gives users the ability to pay for charging services in the app.

PlugShare

PlugShare is great for Tesla drivers, as it allows you to see all nearby EV charging stations in various networks. You can filter results by charging speed, network and plug type.

Download the iPhone app 

Download the Android app

Parking Apps

The two most popular parking apps you’ll need if you visit Miami are ParkMobile and PayByPhone. Both apps are widely accepted throughout Miami and Miami Beach in parking lots, garages and street parking. Parking signs are located near parking areas, and they tell you which app you need to pay for your parking. Once you’ve started a session, you can enter how long you expect your parking duration to be, and you can extend your time from your device using the app. 

Download the iPhone app (ParkMobile)

Download the Android app (ParkMobile)

Download the iPhone app (PayByPhone)

Download the Android app (PayByPhone)