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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Melbourne has to offer.

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melbourne in May
Estimated hotel price
$129
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Melbourne include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Melbourne departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 2h 12m.

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 Fox and Hertz, 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Melbourne include Allegiant Air, American Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Melbourne departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 2h 12m.

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 Fox and Hertz, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

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

Airports near Melbourne

Airlines serving Melbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,346 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,416 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,795 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,757 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,615 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,674 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,753 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,067 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,155 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,361 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,404 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,983 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $95 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Melbourne

Most booked hotels in Melbourne

Home2 Suites By Hilton Palm Bay I 95
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 310 reviews)
$120+
Ocean Front Paradise Resort
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 211 reviews)
$168+
Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 799 reviews)
$104+
Comfort Suites Palm Bay - Melbourne
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 508 reviews)
$102+
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 799 reviews)
$188+
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 549 reviews)
$208+

Renting a car in Melbourne

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz 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, 1% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz 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, 1% more expensive than at Melbourne.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.