Melbourne travel guide
Melbourne Tourism | Melbourne Guide
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Melbourne has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Melbourne
Where to Eat in Melbourne
If you’re looking for affordable options, Chart House Restaurant - Melbourne (2250 Front St) and Djon's Steak & Lobster House (522 Ocean Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Melbourne
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″.
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 Dallas and takes around 2h 25m.
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.
Airlines serving Melbourne
Where to stay in Melbourne
Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $277 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
Renting a car in Melbourne
Renting a car in Melbourne costs $51 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Budget 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, 41% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Melbourne
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$34/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$34/day