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

Cocoa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cocoa

With a population of 17,140, Cocoa is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cocoa has to offer.

Where to Eat in Cocoa

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rebellion Wine Bar (630 Brevard Ave suite a) and Milpa Tacos y Tortillas (207 Brevard Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Cocoa

Cocoa in September
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cocoa in September
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Cocoa

Plane

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

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cocoa to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cocoa is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 40 miles from Cocoa. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cocoa, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Cocoa takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

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

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Cocoa, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Cocoa to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cocoa is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 40 miles from Cocoa. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cocoa, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Cocoa takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Cocoa

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Cocoa

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cocoa

Most booked hotels in Cocoa

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Holiday Inn Express Cape Canaveral By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 321 reviews)
$176+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 500 reviews)
$170+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 552 reviews)
$170+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Canaveral Cruise Port
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 871 reviews)
$170+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Port Canaveral
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2725 reviews)
$152+
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Apollo Inn - Cocoa
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 502 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Cocoa

Renting a car in Cocoa costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cocoa (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 is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Cocoa costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 40% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Cocoa (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 is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Cocoa

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Compact
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