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 24 km from Cocoa Beach. The shortest domestic flight to Cocoa Beach departs from New York and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cocoa Beach to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $18 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 79 km from Cocoa Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

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 New York and takes around 2h 42m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa Beach, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cocoa Beach to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $18 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 79 km from Cocoa Beach. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Cocoa Beach

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Cocoa Beach

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,109 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,156 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,560 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cocoa Beach

Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $458 and up for a 5-star experience. 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, 209 reviews)
$144+
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Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral by IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 504 reviews)
$131+
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Hyatt Place Cape Canaveral
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 102 reviews)
$151+
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Hilton Garden Inn Cape Canaveral near Cocoa Beach
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 30 reviews)
$137+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Port Canaveral
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2919 reviews)
$134+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2013 reviews)
$154+
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Renting a car in Cocoa Beach

Renting a car in Cocoa Beach costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 $3.26 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cocoa Beach costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 $3.26 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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