Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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

Cape Canaveral in October
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cape Canaveral in October
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 20 miles from Cape Canaveral. The shortest domestic flight to Cape Canaveral departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Cape Canaveral, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Cape Canaveral to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cape Canaveral is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 48 miles from Cape Canaveral. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Cape Canaveral doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne (MLB), which is located 20 miles from Cape Canaveral. The shortest domestic flight to Cape Canaveral departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Cape Canaveral, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Cape Canaveral to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cape Canaveral is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 48 miles from Cape Canaveral. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Cape Canaveral

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Cape Canaveral

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,712 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,138 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,103 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,676 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,684 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,380 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,158 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cape Canaveral

Average rates range from around $231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $362 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cape Canaveral

Most booked hotels in Cape Canaveral

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral-Cocoa Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9, 593 reviews)
$190+
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Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral
3 stars
Excellent (9, 115 reviews)
$189+
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Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral near Cocoa Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 41 reviews)
$167+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 344 reviews)
$194+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Port Canaveral
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2938 reviews)
$143+
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Radisson Resort at the Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3170 reviews)
$185+
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Renting a car in Cape Canaveral

Renting a car in Cape Canaveral costs $73 per day, on average. Avis, Alamo 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 Hertz branch at 8963 Astronaut Blvd, which is 1 mile from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Cape Canaveral is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cape Canaveral costs $73 per day, on average. Avis, Alamo 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 Hertz branch at 8963 Astronaut Blvd, which is 1 mile from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 54% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Cape Canaveral is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Cape Canaveral

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Compact SUV

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Economy
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