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 18 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
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melbourne in November
Estimated hotel price
$194
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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Melbourne from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 28h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Train. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $64 for a 4h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 56 miles from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Blue Auto Trading, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Melbourne’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Melbourne, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Melbourne from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 28h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Train. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $64 for a 4h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 56 miles from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Blue Auto Trading, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Melbourne’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Melbourne

MLBMelbourne
VRBVero Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Melbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,980 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,952 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,245 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 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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Courtyard by Marriott Melbourne West
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$285+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$280+
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Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$226+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$102+
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Hiring a car in Melbourne

Hiring a car in Melbourne costs $83 per day, on average, or $1,495 if you want to hire it for 18 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 2 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.55 and $31.40. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Melbourne costs $83 per day, on average, or $1,495 if you want to hire it for 18 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 2 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.97 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 $23.55 and $31.40. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Melbourne

Hertz

Hertz

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

Avis
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