Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 August
Estimated hotel price
$202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melbourne in August
Estimated hotel price
$202
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 24h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $42 for a 6h 51m 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 Autounion Car Rental and Exer Rent a Car, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the city centre.

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 24h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fort Lauderdale, expect to pay about $42 for a 6h 51m 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 Autounion Car Rental and Exer Rent a Car, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Melbourne

MLBMelbourne
VRBVero Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Melbourne

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,518 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,468 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,023 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,349 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,537 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,161 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,038 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $322 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $179 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$303+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$278+
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$245+
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Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$164+
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Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront, FL
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$284+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Melbourne
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$94+
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Hiring a car in Melbourne

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 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.22 and $25.62. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.22 and $25.62. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Melbourne

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$106/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$107/day

Intermediate
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