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

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 32 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, Chart House Restaurant - Melbourne (2250 Front St) and Djon's Steak & Lobster House (522 Ocean Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Melbourne

Melbourne in November
Estimated hotel price
$218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melbourne in November
Estimated hotel price
$218
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 91 km from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 91 km from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Melbourne

MLBMelbourne
VRBVero Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Melbourne

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,359 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $232 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $491 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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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$287+
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Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$218+
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$239+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Melbourne
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$103+
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Melbourne
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$95+
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Hiring a car in Melbourne

Hiring a car in Melbourne costs $114 per day, on average, or $3,645 if you want to hire it for 32 days. Alamo, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Melbourne is the Budget branch at 1 Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.20 per litre in Melbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.34 and $35.11. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Melbourne costs $114 per day, on average, or $3,645 if you want to hire it for 32 days. Alamo, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Melbourne is the Budget branch at 1 Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $2.20 per litre in Melbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.34 and $35.11. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Melbourne

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$97/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$98/day

Compact
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