Cocoa Beach travel guide
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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, The Fat Snook (2464 S. Atlantic Avenue) and Flavour Kitchen & Wine Bar (15 N Orlando Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Cocoa Beach
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″.
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cocoa Beach to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $21 for a 2h 39m trip.
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 Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cocoa Beach, including Bus, Jet Set Express and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Cocoa Beach takes 266 km and will cost you around $56. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 330 km.
Airlines serving Cocoa Beach
Where to stay in Cocoa Beach
Average rates range from around $275 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $225 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach/Cape Canaveral and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cocoa Beach
Most booked hotels in Cocoa Beach
Renting a car in Cocoa Beach
Renting a car in Cocoa Beach costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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, 39% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Cocoa Beach is Luxury (Cadillac Escalade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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