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

Melbourne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Melbourne

With a population of 76,068, Melbourne is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Melbourne has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Melbourne

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ember & Oak () and Chart House Restaurant - Melbourne (2250 Front St) are great picks.

When to visit Melbourne

Melbourne in September
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melbourne in September
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Melbourne in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Melbourne, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to Melbourne

Plane

When flying to Melbourne, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Melbourne departs from Islip and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 91 km from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Melbourne, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Melbourne departs from Islip and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 07m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 91 km from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the city center.

Airports near Melbourne

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Melbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $103 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include avid hotels - Melbourne - Viera, an IHG Hotel and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Melbourne Viera Town Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Melbourne

Most booked hotels in Melbourne

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Ocean Front Paradise Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 424 reviews)
$145+
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Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 642 reviews)
$109+
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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 998 reviews)
$163+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1282 reviews)
$160+
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Melbourne - I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 315 reviews)
$64+
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Comfort Suites Palm Bay - Melbourne
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 872 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Melbourne

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Melbourne is the Budget branch at 1 Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Melbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Melbourne is the Budget branch at 1 Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 32% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Melbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Melbourne

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$38/day

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