Miami ranked the most relaxing city in America and sixth worldwide in Holafly study
Miami took the top American spot in an August 2026 report by eSIM provider Holafly, which ranked the city sixth in the world for relaxation with a score of 63.3 out of 100.
Researchers built the ranking by evaluating 50 destinations from the 2026 World’s Best Cities list. They scored each city out of 100 in categories tied to physical and emotional well-being, then averaged those scores. The metrics included green spaces, wellness centers, traffic density, air quality, annual sunshine and overall happiness. Data came from TripAdvisor, Numbeo, Wikipedia, World Weather & Climate and the 2026 Happy City Index.
Miami was the only U.S. city to make the global top ten. In North America, the report said Vancouver finished ahead of Miami. The rest of the upper tier was dominated by European cities, including Copenhagen, Barcelona and Vienna.
The ranking puts a calmer frame around a city better known for nightlife, beach crowds and high-energy tourism. Holafly credited Miami’s year-round sunshine and access to outdoor activities as part of its appeal.
The report pointed to Oleta River State Park, Florida’s largest urban park, where visitors can paddle through mangrove trails and watch for manatees. It also named the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, a quiet site with landscaped paths in Miami Beach.
Across the bay in Key Biscayne, Holafly highlighted two coastal parks: Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and Crandon Park. Both offer slower-paced beach time, trails and waterfront views away from the denser parts of Miami.
The study also cited wellness facilities, including spa retreats and boutique bathhouses with hydrotherapy circuits. Bal Harbour, on the northern end of the beach strip, was described as a more secluded option for travelers who want shoreline without the crowds.
Holafly’s scoring treats relaxation as a mix of environmental and lifestyle conditions rather than a single attraction. Air quality and traffic density work against stress, while sunshine, green space and wellness options support it. Miami’s score reflected that combination.
The ranking arrives as Miami continues to market itself beyond clubs and convention travel. The city has drawn international attention for tourism campaigns centered on beaches, parks, outdoor dining and wellness experiences.
The full Holafly report measures 50 cities, so Miami’s sixth-place finish places it just outside the top tier of world cities ranked for how easily a visitor can slow down. For now, it holds the No. 1 spot in the United States.
