# Miami Gardens Small Business Grants 2026: Every Program You Qualify For --- url: https://miamigardens.us.com/business/miami-gardens-small-business-grants-2026/ author: David published: 2026-03-30 modified: 2026-03-30 type: post categories: Business & Economy --- > Looking for small business grants in Miami Gardens? Here's every active city, county, and state program available in 2026 — eligibility requirements, amounts, and how to apply. [Auto & Services](/category/local-life/) # Car Rentals in Miami Gardens: Hertz, Enterprise & Every Option (2026) Hertz has a location in Miami Gardens. Enterprise's Miami Gardens branch closed. And CarMax — which people search constantly — is for buying used cars, not renting. Here's the full, honest breakdown. By MiamiGardens.us.com Editorial Team Updated April 2026 7 min read Car rental options in and around Miami Gardens — from the Hertz branch on NW 2nd Ave to airport pickups 12 miles south at MIA. Photo: Unsplash Three searches bring people to this page: they want to rent a car in Miami Gardens, they're looking for the Hertz location specifically, or they searched "CarMax Miami Gardens" and want to understand what that is. This guide answers all three clearly upfront, then gives you everything else you need. The short version: Hertz has an active branch at 18400 NW 2nd Ave in Miami Gardens. Enterprise's Miami Gardens location at NW 27th Ave permanently closed. CarMax is a used car dealership — not a rental company — and its nearest location to Miami Gardens is in Miami Lakes. If none of those is what you need, there are other solid options within 15 minutes. ## All rental options at a glance Option Type Distance from MG center Status Hertz — NW 2nd Ave Rental In Miami Gardens (~1 mi from city center) Open · Call to confirm hours Hertz — NW 57th Ave Rental In Miami Gardens Open · Verify hours directly Enterprise — NW 27th Ave MG Rental Was in Miami Gardens PERMANENTLY CLOSED Enterprise — NW 2nd Ave Miami Rental ~0.5 miles south of MG border Open · 18990 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Enterprise — Miami Lakes Rental ~5 miles from MG center Open · 5690 NW 167th St Turo Peer-to-peer Citywide delivery/pickup Active in Miami Gardens area Miami Airport (MIA) All major brands ~12 miles south All brands · 24/7 availability CarMax Miami Lakes USED CAR SALES — not rental ~4 miles from MG center Open · Buy/sell only, no rentals **About "CarMax Miami Gardens"** CarMax does not have a location in Miami Gardens, and CarMax is not a car rental company. It's a used car dealership — you can buy or sell a used car there, but you cannot rent one. People searching "carmax miami gardens" are typically looking to sell their car or buy a used one. The nearest CarMax locations are in Miami Lakes (6300 NW 167th St) and Doral (1300 NW 98th Ct). If you're looking to rent a car, the options above are what you need. ## Hertz in Miami Gardens Hertz Rent A Car — NW 2nd Ave 18400 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 In Miami Gardens Phone (305) 655-1881 Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday Closed The Hertz location on NW 2nd Avenue is the primary car rental branch within Miami Gardens city limits. It's at the southern edge of the city, near the intersection with the Miami Gardens Drive corridor — accessible from NW 2nd Ave heading north from Miami or south from the city's main commercial strip. Hours are limited on Saturday (closes at 2 PM) and the branch is closed Sunday. If you need to pick up or return a car outside those hours, this location won't work — consider the Miami Airport location or Turo instead. Always call ahead to confirm availability and current hours, as branch hours can shift. For international visitors attending FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Hard Rock Stadium: Hertz accepts International Driving Permits (IDP) at this location, but you must present your original foreign license alongside the original IDP — photocopies are not accepted. A young driver surcharge of approximately $25–$52/day applies for renters ages 18–24. **Best for:** Miami Gardens residents, weekday rentals, local pickups **Limitation:** Closed Sundays, short Saturday hours Hertz Rent A Car — NW 57th Ave Miami Gardens, FL (NW 57th Ave corridor) In Miami Gardens Hertz operates a second location in Miami Gardens on the NW 57th Avenue corridor — on the western side of the city near the Miami Lakes border. This location serves the 33055 zip code area and the Andover neighborhood. Verify current hours and phone number directly with Hertz before visiting, as branch-level details change more frequently than the main NW 2nd Ave location. **Best for:** Western Miami Gardens residents (33055, Andover) **Note:** Confirm hours before visiting ## Enterprise near Miami Gardens **Enterprise Miami Gardens — permanently closed** The Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 19674 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens FL 33056 is permanently closed as of early 2026. If you're going there based on an old listing or a search result, you'll find a closed door. Use one of the alternatives below instead. Enterprise Rent-A-Car — NW 2nd Ave, Miami 18990 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33169 ~0.5 mi from MG This Enterprise location sits less than half a mile south of the Hertz Miami Gardens branch on the same road — technically a Miami address, but for all practical purposes it's in the same area as the NW 2nd Ave Hertz. If Hertz is booked or closed when you need a car, this Enterprise is the logical next stop. It's the nearest open Enterprise to Miami Gardens proper. **Best for:** Enterprise loyalty members, Hertz alternative nearby Enterprise Rent-A-Car — Miami Lakes 5690 NW 167th St, Miami Lakes, FL ~5 mi from MG The Miami Lakes Enterprise branch is about 5 miles and 10 minutes from Miami Gardens' western neighborhoods. This location has more consistent inventory than smaller neighborhood branches and serves the Miami Lakes business corridor — useful if you need a specific vehicle type that the NW 2nd Ave locations don't have in stock. **Best for:** Broader vehicle selection, western MG residents ![A car on a sunny Florida highway surrounded by palm trees](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568605117036-5fe5e7bab0b7?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop) Miami Gardens sits at the intersection of three major highways — the Turnpike, I-95, and the Palmetto — making it a practical base for exploring all of South Florida by car. Photo: Unsplash ## CarMax near Miami Gardens — buying, not renting CarMax is one of the most searched car-related terms in Miami Gardens — and it's worth explaining clearly: CarMax is a used car dealership, not a car rental company. You go to CarMax to buy or sell a used vehicle, not to rent one for a weekend. There is no CarMax in Miami Gardens proper. The two nearest locations are both outside the city: CarMax Miami Lakes 6300 NW 167th St, Miami Lakes, FL 33015 Buy/sell only · No rentals Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Distance from MG ~4 miles CarMax Miami Lakes handles used car purchases and sell/trade-in appraisals for the Miami Gardens area. The service department here gets consistently positive reviews — multiple reviewers specifically call it the best service experience they've had. If you're in the market to buy a used car or want a no-haggle offer on your current vehicle, this is the closest location. **Services:** Buy used cars, sell/trade-in, CarMax financing, service **Not for:** Car rentals — go to Hertz or Enterprise for that ## Other options: Turo and Miami Airport ### Turo — peer-to-peer car sharing Turo operates as a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace — private car owners list their personal vehicles for rent, and you book directly through the app. In the Miami Gardens area, Turo has decent inventory particularly for weekends and longer rentals. The advantages: you can often find delivery to your door, a wider variety of vehicle types (including trucks and larger SUVs), and competitive pricing versus traditional rental counters on multi-day rentals. The trade-off: you're dealing with an individual host, not a corporate branch. Pickup and return coordination is more personal. Read the host's reviews before booking, and confirm the pickup location carefully — some hosts list in Miami Gardens but are actually several miles away. ### Miami International Airport (MIA) — 12 miles south For visitors flying into Miami for FIFA 2026 or any event at Hard Rock Stadium, picking up a rental directly at Miami International Airport (MIA) is often the most practical option. Every major rental company — Hertz, Enterprise, Avis, Budget, National, Alamo, Dollar, Thrifty — operates 24/7 from the airport's consolidated rental facility. You step off the plane, take the rental shuttle, and drive directly to Miami Gardens. Airport rentals typically cost more than off-airport locations, but for international arrivals the convenience usually outweighs the price difference. For FIFA 2026 match weeks specifically, airport inventory will be heavily booked — reserve well in advance. "For FIFA 2026 visitors, the best car rental strategy is simple: book at MIA before you board your flight home. By the time match schedules are announced, the good inventory will be gone." **For international visitors — what you need at the rental counter** If you hold a non-US driver's license, most rental companies in Florida require you to present your original foreign license plus an International Driving Permit (IDP). The IDP is simply a translation document — it's not a standalone license and must be accompanied by your original. Photocopies and scanned copies are not accepted. Get your IDP from your home country's automobile association before traveling. A young driver surcharge of approximately $25–$52 per day applies for renters ages 18–24 at Hertz. ## Frequently asked questions Where is Hertz in Miami Gardens? Hertz has a branch at 18400 NW 2nd Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169, phone (305) 655-1881. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM, and closed Sunday. There is a second Hertz location on the NW 57th Avenue corridor in western Miami Gardens — verify hours before visiting. Always call ahead to confirm availability, especially for weekends and event weeks. Is there an Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Miami Gardens? The Enterprise branch at 19674 NW 27th Ave in Miami Gardens is permanently closed as of early 2026. The nearest open Enterprise locations are at 18990 NW 2nd Ave in Miami (less than half a mile south of the Hertz Miami Gardens branch) and at 5690 NW 167th St in Miami Lakes (approximately 5 miles from Miami Gardens). Is CarMax in Miami Gardens a car rental? No. CarMax is a used car dealership — you can buy or sell a used car there, but CarMax does not offer car rentals. There is also no CarMax location within Miami Gardens city limits. The nearest CarMax locations are in Miami Lakes (6300 NW 167th St, about 4 miles away) and Doral (1300 NW 98th Ct). If you need to rent a car, use Hertz on NW 2nd Ave, the nearby Enterprise locations, or book through Miami International Airport. Can I rent a car near Hard Rock Stadium for a Dolphins game or FIFA match? Yes — the Hertz location on NW 2nd Ave is approximately 3 miles from Hard Rock Stadium, a quick drive. For FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, book your rental well in advance. Stadium event dates in Miami Gardens will see all nearby rental inventory depleted quickly, especially for the weekend and evening slots. For the most flexibility and best availability, book at Miami International Airport (12 miles from the stadium) when you book your flight — airport rental desks operate 24/7 and have significantly more inventory than neighborhood branches. Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in Miami Gardens? Most US rental companies, including Hertz, require international visitors to present both their original foreign driver's license and an International Driving Permit (IDP) if their license is not in English. The IDP must be obtained before you travel from your home country's automobile association — US rental counters cannot issue them. Bring both documents in original form; copies are not accepted. Some countries have bilateral agreements with the US that may waive the IDP requirement — check with the specific rental company when booking. What's the cheapest way to rent a car near Miami Gardens? For standard weekday rentals, the Hertz branch on NW 2nd Ave in Miami Gardens is your most convenient local option — book online for lower rates than walk-in pricing. Turo can be cheaper for multi-day rentals, especially on weekends, if you find a host with good reviews near the city. For airport pickups, Budget, Alamo, and Dollar typically offer lower base rates than Hertz and Enterprise at MIA — compare prices across platforms like Kayak before booking. Avoid booking during major event weeks (Dolphins games, FIFA matches, Miami Open) when all nearby prices spike significantly. --- *Source: [Miami Gardens](https://miamigardens.us.com/)*