Downtown · Bayside · Kaseya Center

Downtown Miami Car Rental — Senda Rent

Downtown Miami sits between Brickell to the south and Wynwood / Edgewater to the north. The hotel cluster includes JW Marriott Marquis, InterContinental, Hyatt Regency, Holiday Inn Port of Miami Downtown. Visitors come for Kaseya Center events, the cruise port, court business, and Bayside Marketplace.

How Senda gets a car to Downtown

  • Free MIA airport shuttleThen drive 12–15 minutes east on SR-836 / I-95.
  • Hotel deliveryTo most downtown hotels for 3+ day rentals.
  • Walk-in / rideshare to our office.

Downtown parking — the unvarnished version

Miami Parking Authority — multiple downtown locations

Most affordable; check the MPA app

Government Center garage (NW 1st St / 2nd Ave)

Convenient for downtown court/work

Bayside Marketplace garage

Pre-cruise, Kaseya Center event

Hotel valet

$35–$50/day

Street meters

$2–$4/hour, restricted weekday hours
The Metromover (free) loops downtown and connects to Brickell and Bayside.

Driving from Downtown

Brickell

5 min

Wynwood

8–10 min

Miami Beach

12–18 min

MIA airport

12–18 min

Port of Miami

4–8 min

Coral Gables

18–22 min

Vehicle picks for Downtown

  • Solo business travelerSedan or compact.
  • Conference attendee with luggageMid-size SUV.
  • Family in town for an event7-passenger or full-size SUV.
  • Cruise overnightCompact for the airport-port-hotel triangle.
FAQ

Frequently asked

What's the closest Senda pickup point to a downtown hotel?
Our office at 2270 NW 36th St is 12–18 minutes from most downtown hotels by car. We deliver free to most downtown hotels for 3+ day rentals.
Is a rental useful for a Kaseya Center event?
Yes for parking simplicity (you can park once, walk in/out at your pace) and to leave for dinner before/after the event.
Where do I park near the Adrienne Arsht Center?
The Performing Arts Center garage on NE 13th Street is the closest, with adjacent surface lots; rates spike on event nights.
Can I rent a car downtown and drop it at PortMiami?
Yes — one-way to PortMiami is a short hop with a small one-way fee.
Will I run into bridge openings on Brickell Avenue?
Occasionally — the bridges over the Miami River open for boat traffic, with brief delays. Plan an extra 5 minutes during weekday peaks.

Downtown, sorted.

Reserve hotel delivery to JW Marriott Marquis, InterContinental, Hyatt Regency or anywhere downtown.