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 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, 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 August
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melbourne in August
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Melbourne departs from New Haven and takes around 2h 53m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Melbourne to Jacksonville takes 3h 15m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $36 for a 4h 32m trip.

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 Advantage and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Melbourne’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

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 New Haven and takes around 2h 53m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Melbourne to Jacksonville takes 3h 15m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $36 for a 4h 32m trip.

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 Advantage and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Melbourne’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Melbourne

MLBMelbourne
VRBVero Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Melbourne

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,312 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $104 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 (9.2, 806 reviews)
$90+
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Ocean Front Paradise Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 425 reviews)
$145+
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Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 651 reviews)
$96+
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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1002 reviews)
$167+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1298 reviews)
$154+
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Melbourne - I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 325 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Melbourne

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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 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, 43% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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 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, 43% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Melbourne

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

Intermediate SUV

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Full-size
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