Can You Rent a Ferrari 488 in Miami?
Here is the straight answer, because it is what you actually came for: the Ferrari in our Miami fleet is not a 488 — it is a Ferrari 458 Speciale, the limited-production, track-focused 458 that Ferrari built immediately before the 488 took its place in the lineup. If your heart is set on a 488 specifically — GTB, Spider, or Pista — our concierge can check our partner network for your dates. But if what you really want is a mid-engine Italian V8 screaming behind your head on Ocean Drive, the Speciale is the car we would hand you, and we would argue you are getting the better Ferrari.
This guide covers the 458 versus 488 question honestly, what a Ferrari rental in Miami actually costs in 2026, the requirements to book one, and what to do if only a 488 will do.
Questions about your dates? Call or text 438-533-9053 or message us on WhatsApp.
Why You See Fewer 488s in Miami Rental Fleets
The 488 was produced from 2015 to 2019, when the F8 Tributo replaced it. It was a volume model by Ferrari standards, which means clean, low-mileage examples are increasingly being bought by collectors rather than rented out. Across Miami rental fleets, 488 availability shrinks every year — and when a 488 does appear in a fleet, it typically lists somewhere between $1,500 and $2,500 per day with a $5,000-plus deposit.
The Speciale is a different story. Ferrari built it as a limited run, and the brand's own enthusiasts consider it the last true naturally aspirated mid-engine berlinetta. Renting one is not settling for second best — it is the more special car, and it is the Ferrari people remember driving twenty years later. For the full day-in-the-life rundown of renting it, see our rent a Ferrari for a day guide.
Ferrari 458 Speciale vs. 488: The Comparison That Actually Matters
Engine and power. The 488's 3.9-liter twin-turbo V8 makes 661 horsepower; the Speciale's 4.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 makes 597. On paper, the 488 wins.
Straight-line speed. Both reach 60 mph in around three seconds. The 488 pulls harder in the mid-range thanks to turbo torque; the Speciale asks you to rev it to 9,000 RPM to find its soul. On a rental week spent mostly between 20 and 80 mph on Collins Avenue and the Rickenbacker Causeway, that screaming top end is the part you will actually use.
Sound. The 488 is quieter by design — its turbochargers sit between you and the exhaust note. The Speciale has no turbos muffling anything, no artificial sound piped through speakers. At full throttle it is an event: loud enough to turn every head on Ocean Drive and set off the occasional car alarm on Brickell.
Rarity. The 488 was a volume model. The Speciale was a limited run, track-focused, with carbon fiber components, racing bucket seats, and Ferrari's Side Slip Control system. It is the collector's pick and the enthusiast's pick.
The verdict. The 488 is the faster car on a spec sheet. The Speciale is the more special car in real life. For a Miami rental — where the drive is the destination — most enthusiasts take the Speciale and never look back.
What It Costs to Rent a Ferrari in Miami
Real, current numbers from our fleet:
- Ferrari 458 Speciale: $1,599 per day, $1,499 per day on weekends, $1,299 per day on the weekly rate. Security deposit: a $5,000 authorization hold on your credit card — not a charge, released after the return inspection.
- A 488 sourced through our partner network: typically $1,500 to $2,500 per day when available, quoted per request before you commit to anything.
Every rental includes 100 miles per day, a full tank of premium fuel at pickup, 24/7 roadside assistance, and a car that is detailed, fueled, and inspected before you arrive.
Longer rentals get much cheaper. Our automatic discounts — 10% off rentals of 7 or more days, 15% off rentals of 14 or more days — apply to any vehicle with no promo code, and they stack on the Speciale's weekly rate. A seven-day 458 Speciale rental works out to roughly $1,169 per day; two weeks lands near $1,104 per day. The full math is on our promo page, and the price landscape for every category in the fleet is in our Miami exotic car rental prices guide.
Closest Alternatives If You Want That Mid-Engine Feeling Today
If the 488 search is really about a modern mid-engine rocket, these are sitting in the fleet right now:
- McLaren 600LT Spider — $1,499 per day. A 592-horsepower twin-turbo V8, 0-60 in 2.8 seconds, and a folding hardtop. The closest spiritual match to a 488 Spider, and the sharper drive of the two. Full write-up in our McLaren rental guide.
- Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica — $1,499 per day. A 631-horsepower naturally aspirated V10 with rear-wheel drive — the rawest Huracán, for roughly the same money a 488 usually commands.
- Audi R8 Spyder — $899 per day, $799 per day on the weekly rate. A 602-horsepower naturally aspirated V10 and a drop-top — the value pick of the mid-engine world. More in our Audi R8 rental price guide.
Requirements to Rent a Ferrari in Miami
- Age: 25 is the standard minimum (select vehicles are available to drivers 21+ with additional requirements)
- License: a valid driver's license — international licenses are welcome
- Insurance: proof of coverage (we can also arrange coverage through our partners)
- Deposit: a major credit card in your own name for the $5,000 hold
The complete checklist, including what international visitors need, is in our rental requirements guide. Same-day rentals are often possible — details in our same-day rental guide.
How to Book — or Ask Us to Hunt Down a 488
Browse the fleet and pick your car, then lock in your dates by calling or texting 438-533-9053 or messaging us on WhatsApp. If you want the Speciale, it is ready at our Miami location, detailed and fueled. If only a 488 will do, tell us your dates and the concierge will check the partner network before you commit to anything.
Either way, book early for peak season — December through April, Miami's Ferrari demand outruns supply every winter. The step-by-step walkthrough is in our booking guide.