Introduction
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Bay departs from New York and takes around 2h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Bay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Palm Bay to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $38 for a 4h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Bay is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 59 miles from Palm Bay. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Plane

When flying to Palm Bay, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Palm Bay departs from New York and takes around 2h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Bay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Palm Bay to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $38 for a 4h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Bay is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 59 miles from Palm Bay. You’ll find branches of Rent-A-Wreck and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Palm Bay

MLBMelbourne
VRBVero Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Palm Bay

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,864 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,321 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,150 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,550 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,470 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,836 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,175 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,228 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Bay

Most booked hotels in Palm Bay

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Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport
3 stars
Excellent (9, 316 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Bay By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 670 reviews)
$109+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Palm Bay Melbourne I 95
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 247 reviews)
$122+
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Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 689 reviews)
$112+
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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1011 reviews)
$187+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1330 reviews)
$192+
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Renting a car in Palm Bay

Renting a car in Palm Bay costs $67 per day, on average, or $403 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, 44% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Nissan Murano or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Palm Bay costs $67 per day, on average, or $403 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, 44% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Nissan Murano or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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