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

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

Cocoa Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$171
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cocoa Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$171
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 15 miles from Cocoa Beach. The shortest domestic flight to Cocoa Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cocoa Beach to Jacksonville takes 2h 41m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $24 for a 6h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cocoa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 49 miles from Cocoa Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

Although Cocoa Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne (MLB), which is located 15 miles from Cocoa Beach. The shortest domestic flight to Cocoa Beach departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cocoa Beach to Jacksonville takes 2h 41m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $24 for a 6h 51m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cocoa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 49 miles from Cocoa Beach. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Cocoa Beach

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Cocoa Beach

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,979 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,026 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cocoa Beach

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cocoa Beach By IHG and Cocoa Beach Suites Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cocoa Beach

Most booked hotels in Cocoa Beach

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Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 78 reviews)
$153+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 591 reviews)
$162+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 551 reviews)
$146+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 934 reviews)
$152+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Port Canaveral
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2864 reviews)
$126+
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Beachside Hotel and Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3667 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Cocoa Beach

Renting a car in Cocoa Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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, 38% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Cocoa Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cocoa Beach costs $50 per day, on average, or $101 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, 38% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Cocoa Beach is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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