Budget travelers will find a variety of lodging options in Miami. In an effort to pinch hotel pennies, it may be in the traveler's best interest to stay in West Miami, near the Miami International Airport. Although some travel is necessary in order to reach any of the city's main attractions or busy neighborhoods, staying at an airport hotel is logical for budget travelers with or without families. Clean, respectable motor inns and motels are all around, and it's not necessary to spend a fortune to secure safe, comfortable lodgings in a good neighborhood. Guests who aren't driving should note that cab fare to Miami Beach can run upwards of $20 each way.
And, if you prefer to stay in the middle of the action, but can't afford the price tag that comes with South Beach hotels, there is hope. The area does feature a number of not-so-expensive hotels that provide adequate accommodations with less amenities - appropriate for tourist or budget-class travelers.
Along Biscayne Boulevard there are a number of small motels, ranging from the well-known chains to inexpensive dives. Visitors who are driving, have no children, and want the cheapest possible accommodations might look at one of these places, where it's possible to find a room for $25 per night.
