Rental of chairs on Miami Beach (South beach)

Question

Where can we rent chairs on South Miami Beach?

Answer

On South Beach (Miami Beach), renting beach chairs and umbrellas is very easy and widely available. Miami Beach partners with licensed beach concession companies, and you’ll find rental stands all along the shoreline from South Pointe up through 23rd Street. You don’t need to book in advance — you simply walk up to any staffed stand, pay, and they will set up your chairs and umbrellas for you.

The stands are typically marked with a small kiosk, lifeguard-style hut, or branded carts operated by the official concessionaire of that zone. Prices vary slightly depending on the location, but they are generally consistent within South Beach. Below are the main areas where you can easily rent chairs.

South Pointe / 1st–5th Street (South of Fifth) — This area is quieter and family-friendly. Concession stands offer chairs, umbrellas, and sometimes cabanas. Great if you want more space and a calmer stretch of beach.
Lummus Park Area (5th–14th Street) — This is the classic South Beach strip behind Ocean Drive. You’ll find many rental stands along the sand every few blocks, and this area has the highest density of options. Expect a lively atmosphere.
Lincoln Road / 14th–17th Street — A central section with plenty of rentals available, close to many hotels. Convenient if you’re staying nearby or want easy access to restrooms and food.
Collins Park / 17th–23rd Street — Also well-covered with rental stands. Slightly less crowded than the Lummus Park stretch but still very accessible.

Most rental companies offer standard setups such as two chairs and one umbrella, and many accept credit cards. Prices typically run per item (per day), and attendants will help adjust your setup throughout the day. If you’re staying at an oceanfront hotel, keep in mind many hotels include beach chairs in their resort fee — but you must use the chairs assigned to that hotel’s designated beach zone.

In addition to the main concession stands, you may also find:

Hotel-specific chair rentals if your hotel sells additional chairs/umbrellas to guests or offers upgrades like daybeds or cabanas.
Premium cabana setups from select beachfront properties that partner with the city but still allow walk-up purchases even if you’re not a hotel guest.
Extended rentals north of 23rd Street if you wander farther, though this becomes more Mid-Beach than South Beach.

Overall, you can comfortably walk onto the sand anywhere along South Beach and find a rental stand within a few minutes. The Lummus Park stretch (5th–14th Street) has the greatest number of options and is the easiest place if you just want quick, no-planning-needed chair and umbrella rentals.

If you want recommendations for quieter areas, cheaper stretches, or places with the best shade options, feel free to ask!