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.
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 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.
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 17h 24m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $37 for a 2h 39m trip.
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 Dollar and Fox, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including RedCoach, Jet Set Express and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 185 km and will cost you around $20. From West Palm Beach, the ticket costs about $85 for a journey of 233 km. Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Melbourne
Where to stay in Melbourne
Average rates range from around $348 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 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
Hiring a car in Melbourne
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz 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 One Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.69 and $27.59. Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Melbourne, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Melbourne
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$97/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$101/day