Cocoa Beach travel guide

Cocoa Beach Tourism | Cocoa Beach Guide

You're Going to Love Cocoa Beach

With a population of 11,231, Cocoa Beach is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cocoa Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cocoa Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gregory's Steak and Seafood (900 N Atlantic Ave) and Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar (15 N Orlando Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Cocoa Beach

Cocoa Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cocoa Beach in November
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cocoa Beach in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Cocoa Beach, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Cocoa Beach

Plane

Although Cocoa Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne (MLB), which is located 24 km from Cocoa Beach. The shortest domestic flight to Cocoa Beach departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa Beach, followed by Brightline.

Car

Another option to get to Cocoa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 79 km from Cocoa Beach. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cocoa Beach, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Cocoa Beach takes 266 km and will cost you around $24. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 322 km.

Plane

Although Cocoa Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne (MLB), which is located 24 km from Cocoa Beach. The shortest domestic flight to Cocoa Beach departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa Beach, followed by Brightline.

Car

Another option to get to Cocoa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 79 km from Cocoa Beach. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cocoa Beach, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Cocoa Beach takes 266 km and will cost you around $24. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 322 km.

Airports near Cocoa Beach

Airlines serving Cocoa Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (485 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,856 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (924 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,648 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cocoa Beach

Average rates range from around $273 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $232 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Inn at Cocoa Beach and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cocoa Beach.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cocoa Beach

Most booked hotels in Cocoa Beach

Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
3 stars
Excellent (9, 799 reviews)
$180+
Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1331 reviews)
$173+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Port Canaveral
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2049 reviews)
$176+
Beachside Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3550 reviews)
$168+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 906 reviews)
$198+
Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 695 reviews)
$235+

Renting a car in Cocoa Beach

Renting a car in Cocoa Beach costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cocoa Beach (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 Cocoa Beach is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cocoa Beach costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 33% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Cocoa Beach (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 Cocoa Beach is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.