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
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 28m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Palm Bay

MLBMelbourne
VRBVero Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Palm Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,026 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,425 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,344 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/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 753 reviews)
$98+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1374 reviews)
$162+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Melbourne West/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 313 reviews)
$74+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Palm Bay Melbourne I 95
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 260 reviews)
$82+
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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1026 reviews)
$178+
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Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Excellent (8, 989 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Palm Bay

Renting a car in Palm Bay costs $52 per day, on average, or $312 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, 35% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. 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, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Palm Bay costs $52 per day, on average, or $312 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, 35% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. 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, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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