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

Melbourne travel guide

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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.

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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

Melbourne in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melbourne in September
Estimated hotel price
C$ 165
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Melbourne in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 10 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 196 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Melbourne, with an average rainfall of 53 mm.

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How to Get to Melbourne

Plane

When flying to Melbourne, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Melbourne from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about C$ 37 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 91 km from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Clubs Car Rental and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 177 km and will cost you around C$ 47. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about C$ 32 for a journey of 266 km. Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Melbourne, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Melbourne from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about C$ 37 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 91 km from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Clubs Car Rental and Rent-A-Wreck, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 177 km and will cost you around C$ 47. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about C$ 32 for a journey of 266 km. Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the downtown.

Airports near Melbourne

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Melbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around C$ 304 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 151 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include avid hotels - Melbourne - Viera, an IHG Hotel and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Melbourne Viera Town Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Melbourne

Most booked hotels in Melbourne

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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 278+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 285+
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 226+
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Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 187+
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Quality Inn Palm Bay - Melbourne I-95
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 123+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Melbourne
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 105+
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Renting a car in Melbourne

Renting a car in Melbourne costs C$ 90 per day, on average, or C$ 271 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 3 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 52% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Melbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Melbourne costs C$ 90 per day, on average, or C$ 271 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 3 km from the downtown.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 52% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Melbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Melbourne

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 53/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 57/day

Intermediate
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