Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Palm Bay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Palm Bay

With a population of 103,190, Palm Bay is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palm Bay has to offer.

When to visit Palm Bay

Palm Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palm Bay in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 62.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.1″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Palm Bay, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Palm Bay

Plane

When flying to Palm Bay, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Bay departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Bay is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 km from Palm Bay. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Palm Bay, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 9 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Bay departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 2h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Bay is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 95 km from Palm Bay. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and America Car Rental, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Palm Bay

Airlines serving Palm Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,015 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,989 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,379 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,574 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,065 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,256 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,385 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Bay

Most booked hotels in Palm Bay

Oceanfront Sea Scape Motel
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 844 reviews)
$103+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Bay By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 687 reviews)
$93+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Palm Bay Melbourne I 95
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 248 reviews)
$100+
Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 733 reviews)
$101+
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1363 reviews)
$170+
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1019 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in Palm Bay

Renting a car in Palm Bay costs $52 per day, on average, or $313 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Palm Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Nissan Murano or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Palm Bay costs $52 per day, on average, or $313 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Palm Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Nissan Murano or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.