Cape Canaveral travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cape Canaveral
With a population of 9,912, Cape Canaveral is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cape Canaveral to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Cape Canaveral
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sage Bistro (6615 North Atlantic Avenue) and Fish Lips Waterfront Restaurant (610 Glen Cheek Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Cape Canaveral
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cape Canaveral in June, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Cape Canaveral, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Cape Canaveral
Plane
Although Cape Canaveral doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne (MLB), which is located 32 km from Cape Canaveral. The shortest domestic flight to Cape Canaveral departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cape Canaveral, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Cape Canaveral to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 50m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Cape Canaveral is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 77 km from Cape Canaveral. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cape Canaveral, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Cape Canaveral takes 185 km and will cost you around $13. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Cape Canaveral
Where to stay in Cape Canaveral
Average rates range from around $202 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $172 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cape Canaveral
Most booked hotels in Cape Canaveral
Renting a car in Cape Canaveral
Renting a car in Cape Canaveral costs $76 per day, on average. Alamo, Avis and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Cape Canaveral is the Budget branch at 8401 Astronaut Boulevard, which is 0 km from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 50% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cape Canaveral (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Cape Canaveral is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.