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 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 August
Estimated package price
$65
2 travelers
Flight to Melbourne
3 nights at hotel
Melbourne in August
Estimated package price
$65
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Advantage, 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Advantage, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Melbourne

MLBMelbourne
VRBVero Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Melbourne

Lufthansa
Good (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,445 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,991 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,879 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $113 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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Tuckaway Shores Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 567 reviews)
$185+
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Oceanfront Sea Scape Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 855 reviews)
$103+
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Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 749 reviews)
$99+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Palm Bay Melbourne I 95
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 257 reviews)
$82+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1368 reviews)
$159+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 310 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Melbourne

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $51 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Avis and Budget 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, 35% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $51 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Alamo, Avis and Budget 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, 35% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Melbourne

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$38/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

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