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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palm Bay has to offer.

When to visit Palm Bay

Palm Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Bay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Palm Bay to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palm Bay, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Palm Bay takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Bay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Palm Bay to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 39m 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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palm Bay, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Palm Bay takes 110 miles and will cost you around $34. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Palm Bay

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Palm Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Bay

Most booked hotels in Palm Bay

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Palm Bay
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 611 reviews)
$108+
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Home2 Suites By Hilton Palm Bay I 95
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 222 reviews)
$135+
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Hyatt Place Melbourne/Palm Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 605 reviews)
$122+
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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 974 reviews)
$201+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1237 reviews)
$206+
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Comfort Suites Palm Bay - Melbourne
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 806 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Palm Bay

Renting a car in Palm Bay costs $41 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Palm Bay costs $41 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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