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

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.

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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

Melbourne in July
Estimated package price
$35
2 travelers
Flight to Melbourne
3 nights at hotel
Melbourne in July
Estimated package price
$35
2 travelers
Flight to Melbourne
3 nights at 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 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Melbourne departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 56 miles from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Melbourne, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Melbourne departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 56 miles from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Melbourne

MLBMelbourne
VRBVero Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Melbourne

Lufthansa
Good (8,230 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,545 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,158 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $236 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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Oceanfront Sea Scape Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 881 reviews)
$77+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Melbourne By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1002 reviews)
$98+
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Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 783 reviews)
$95+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott West Melbourne Palm Bay
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 48 reviews)
$91+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1400 reviews)
$164+
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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1031 reviews)
$181+
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Renting a car in Melbourne

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $53 per day, on average, or $212 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 2 miles 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 $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $53 per day, on average, or $212 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 2 miles 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 $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 9% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Melbourne

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$32/day

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