Art Basel Miami Beach is one of the most important events on the city’s cultural calendar. During art week, Miami Beach fills up with galleries, exhibitions and private parties, and arriving in the right car is part of experiencing it the way it deserves. It is also the week when the most requested cars in Miami are reserved first, which is why planning ahead makes all the difference.
Art Basel Miami 2026: dates and what to expect
The 2026 edition returns to the Miami Beach Convention Center with this schedule:
- VIP days: Wednesday, December 2, and Thursday, December 3, by invitation.
- Public days: Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 6.
- Miami Art Week: from November 30 to December 6, with satellite fairs, gallery openings and private events across Miami and Miami Beach.
Art Basel is not only about what is on display inside the galleries. It is a week where design, style and presence matter in every detail, including how you arrive at each event. An exotic car or a luxury SUV pulling up to an exhibition or a private party is not a minor detail; it is part of the full experience.
During those days, our clients typically need the car for several moments:
- Moving between galleries and exhibitions across Miami Beach and Wynwood.
- Arriving at private parties and VIP events tied to the fair.
- Transfers between hotels and venues during the busiest days.
- Specific appearances where the car becomes part of the setting.
Why book your exotic car early for art week
December is one of Miami’s busiest months, and Art Basel concentrates a large share of that demand into a single week. Collectors, gallerists and visitors arrive at the same time, and many of them want the same kind of car.
Booking early protects three things:
- The exact model you want: each model in our fleet is a specific car, not a category, so the most requested ones are the first to be reserved for art week.
- Your full schedule: reserving early lets you cover the VIP days and the public days with the same car, without gaps.
- A smooth arrival: with your dates confirmed in advance, we plan the delivery around your flight or your hotel check-in.
Our recommendation is simple: reserve as soon as your travel dates are set. The closer it gets to December, the fewer options remain.
What car to choose for art weekBest cars to arrive in during Art Basel
The right choice depends on your schedule and on how many people travel with you. Prices below are the current daily rates on our site; confirm availability for your dates on WhatsApp.
Supercars for the big arrival
- Lamborghini Aventador S Coupe: 730 HP and pure presence, from $2,249 per day.
- Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica: 631 HP, from $1,689 per day.
- Ferrari Roma: elegant design with room for 4 passengers, from $1,900 per day.
- McLaren 750S: 740 HP and 0 to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds, from $2,489 per day.
- Rolls-Royce Spectre: an all-electric Rolls-Royce for a quiet, unforgettable entrance, from $1,900 per day.
Luxury SUVs for groups and gallery teams
- Mercedes-AMG G63: the icon of Miami’s streets, for 5 passengers, from $1,100 per day.
- Rolls-Royce Cullinan: the ultimate luxury SUV, for 5 passengers, from $1,489 per day.
- Lamborghini Urus SE: 789 HP with space for 5, from $1,489 per day.
- Cadillac Escalade V: 8 passengers and 682 HP for gallery teams, from $789 per day.
If you prefer something more discreet for meetings and business encounters, a premium sedan such as the Mercedes-Maybach S580, from $1,100 per day, keeps the focus on the conversation.
Airport pickup at MIA and delivery to Miami Beach
Many Art Basel visitors land at Miami International Airport and go straight to their first event. Delivery is included to the airport, to hotels and to private residences, so your car can be waiting when you arrive or parked outside your hotel in Miami Beach. See the available fleet for Miami International Airport.
Before your rental, keep the requirements in mind: drivers must be 21 to rent luxury vehicles and 25 to rent exotic vehicles, and U.S. clients need a full-coverage auto policy. A security hold is taken on the day of the rental, from $1,000 to $2,000 for luxury vehicles and from $2,000 to $4,000 for exotic vehicles, and it is returned to you. Every vehicle in our fleet is automatic.
If your plan includes a night on the water
Many Art Basel visitors close out the week with a yacht outing. If that sounds like your plan, check out our guide to the best yachts to rent in Miami, where you will find options based on your group size. For a broader look at renting in the city, our exotic car rental Miami guide covers prices, models and how booking works.
How to reserve before art week
Booking your Art Basel car takes a few minutes:
- Message us on WhatsApp with your exact dates, including VIP days if you plan to attend them.
- Tell us your schedule, your group size and where you are staying.
- We confirm availability for the model you are interested in.
- Your car arrives insured, inspected and ready for the entire week.
Frequently asked questions
When is Art Basel Miami Beach 2026?
The public days run from Friday, December 4, through Sunday, December 6, 2026, at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The VIP days, by invitation, are Wednesday, December 2, and Thursday, December 3. Miami Art Week runs from November 30 to December 6, with satellite fairs and private events across the city.
Should I book my exotic car before Art Basel?
Yes. December is one of Miami’s highest-demand months, and art week concentrates that demand into a few days. Each model in our fleet is a specific car, so the most requested ones are reserved first. We recommend booking as soon as your travel dates are confirmed, ideally covering both the VIP and public days.
Can you deliver the car to Miami International Airport or my hotel in Miami Beach?
Yes. Delivery is included to Miami International Airport, hotels and private residences across Miami, including Miami Beach. Share your flight details or your hotel address when you book, and we coordinate the delivery time so your car is ready when you arrive.
Arrive at art week the way it deserves
Experiencing Art Basel the right way starts with how you arrive at each event. Tell us your dates, your schedule and the car you have in mind, and secure your vehicle before December availability runs out.
