Melbourne travel guide
Melbourne Tourism | Melbourne Guide
You're Going to Love Melbourne
With a population of 76,068, Melbourne is a must-see destination in Florida, 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 Melbourne has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Melbourne
Where to Eat in Melbourne
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ember & Oak () and Chart House Restaurant - Melbourne (2250 Front St) are great picks.
When to visit Melbourne
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Melbourne in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 7.7″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Melbourne, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.
How to Get to Melbourne
Plane
When flying to Melbourne, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Melbourne departs from Philadelphia and takes around 2h 31m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 56 miles from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and FlixBus. From Gainesville, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 120 miles and will cost you around $50. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 200 miles. Melbourne’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Melbourne
Where to stay in Melbourne
Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $106 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Melbourne
Most booked hotels in Melbourne
Renting a car in Melbourne
Renting a car in Melbourne costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Melbourne is the Budget branch at 1 Air Terminal Parkway, which is 2 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Melbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.