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 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, Ember & Oak () and Chart House Restaurant - Melbourne (2250 Front St) are great picks.

When to visit Melbourne

Melbourne in September
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melbourne in September
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 39m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 90 miles and will cost you around $33. From Pompano Beach, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 175 miles. 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 1h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 39m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 90 miles and will cost you around $33. From Pompano Beach, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 175 miles. Melbourne’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Melbourne

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Melbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,342 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,881 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,593 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,797 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,229 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,032 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,278 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,867 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Melbourne

Most booked hotels in Melbourne

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Ocean Front Paradise Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 405 reviews)
$157+
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Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 611 reviews)
$123+
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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 977 reviews)
$200+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1245 reviews)
$206+
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Comfort Suites Palm Bay - Melbourne
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 813 reviews)
$96+
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Melbourne - I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 298 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Melbourne

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 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, 44% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Melbourne costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 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, 44% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Melbourne

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Economy
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