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
$57
2 travelers
Flight to Melbourne
3 nights at hotel
Melbourne in August
Estimated package price
$57
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 Pensacola and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Train. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $82 for a 2h 59m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Pensacola and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Train. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $82 for a 2h 59m 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 Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,295 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $126 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, 845 reviews)
$113+
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Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 731 reviews)
$105+
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Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne West
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 513 reviews)
$113+
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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1019 reviews)
$174+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1360 reviews)
$169+
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Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 972 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Melbourne

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $53 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 4 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, 29% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $53 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 4 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, 29% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Melbourne

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

Intermediate
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