Florida · United States
Hialeah travel guide
Hialeah is a city in Florida, United States, home to about 223,000 people.
- Best months
- December to March
- Nearest airport
- OPF5 km · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Hialeah
Hialeah is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. With a population of 223,109 as of the 2020 census, it is the sixth-largest city in Florida.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Hialeah
See
- Hialeah Park race track
Do
- Amelia Earhart Park
- Milander Park
- Russell Bucky Dent park
- Babcock Park
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Where to stay
Hotels in Hialeah
2 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Osceola Apartment Hotel | 1926 | 4.7 km |
| EB Hotel Miami Airport | 6.4 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Hialeah
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Hialeah are December to March. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 238 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Hialeah: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), about 5.4 km from the city centre in a straight line; Miami International Airport (MIA, 7 km) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 28 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Hialeah is accessible from the 826 Palmetto Highway. The 103rd/49th Street Exit will take you to 49th Street, the major shopping thoroughfare in Hialeah. Hialeah is easily accessible from the Miami International Airport. Taking Lejeune Road north will take you directly into the center of Hialeah. MetroRail, a rapid transit rail system connecting to downtown Miami and the airport, has three stations in Hialeah - Hialeah station, Okeechobee station, Tri-Rail transfer station. The Tri-Rail commuter rail system has two stops in Hialeah: MetroRail transfer, and Hialeah Market station.
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OPF · Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport
MIA · Miami International Airport
FLL · Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Hialeah
Eat
There are several chains located on 49th Street, including Chili's (located inside of Westland Mall), Red Lobster, Denny's and Picadilly's.
Drink
One of the best watering holes and restaurants in South Florida is the Flanagan's chain, which has a location in Hialeah, located at 1550 W. 84th St. This is the best place hands down for a drink, bar food, and a burger or steak in Hialeah.
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Questions
Hialeah: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Hialeah?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Hialeah are December to March. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 238 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Hialeah?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF), about 5.4 km from the city centre in a straight line; Miami International Airport (MIA, 7 km) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 28 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Hialeah?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Hialeah
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.