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
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cocoa Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$175
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 Pensacola and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Cocoa Beach to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $13 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 Cocoa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 49 miles from Cocoa Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, 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 Pensacola and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa Beach, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Cocoa Beach to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $13 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 Cocoa Beach is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 49 miles from Cocoa Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Cocoa Beach

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Cocoa Beach

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,810 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,768 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,881 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,348 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,747 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,418 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,959 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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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 219 reviews)
$187+
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Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral
3 stars
Excellent (9, 115 reviews)
$180+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 585 reviews)
$168+
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Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral near Cocoa Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 42 reviews)
$164+
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Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 842 reviews)
$258+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Port Canaveral
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2940 reviews)
$150+
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Renting a car in Cocoa Beach

Renting a car in Cocoa Beach costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 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, 20% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cocoa Beach costs $43 per day, on average, or $86 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, 20% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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