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How to get there
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Melville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Melville

With a population of 18,985, Melville is a must-see destination in New York State, 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 Melville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Melville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blackstone Steakhouse (10 Pinelawn Road) and The Halston (400 Broadhollow Road) are great picks.

When to visit Melville

Melville in April
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melville in April
Estimated hotel price
$187
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Melville in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Melville, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Melville

Plane

When flying to Melville, you’ll arrive at Farmingdale Republic Field (FRG), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Melville departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melville, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Melville to Philadelphia takes 1h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Melville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 48 km from Melville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melville, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Melville takes 129 km and will cost you around $33. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 145 km.

Plane

When flying to Melville, you’ll arrive at Farmingdale Republic Field (FRG), which is located 7 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Melville departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melville, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Melville to Philadelphia takes 1h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Melville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 48 km from Melville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melville, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Melville takes 129 km and will cost you around $33. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Melville

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Melville

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
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SWISS
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Melville

Most booked hotels in Melville

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The Inn At Fox Hollow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 422 reviews)
$225+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Island-Melville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 295 reviews)
$200+
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Hilton Garden Inn Melville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 313 reviews)
$184+
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Marriott Melville Long Island
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 479 reviews)
$287+
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Holiday Inn Plainview-Long Island
3 stars
Good (7.9, 974 reviews)
$159+
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Best Western Bar Harbour Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1019 reviews)
$166+
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Renting a car in Melville

Renting a car in Melville costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Melville (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Melville, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Melville costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Melville (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Melville, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

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