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 August
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melbourne in August
Estimated hotel price
$200
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 26h 10m.

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.

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 26h 10m.

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.

Airports near Melbourne

Airlines serving Melbourne

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around $236 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $220 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

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$280+
Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$302+
Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$186+
Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$218+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$104+
Days Inn by Wyndham Melbourne
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$123+

Hiring a car in Melbourne

Hiring a car in Melbourne costs $84 per day, on average, or $1,519 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 82% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.99 and $34.65. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Full-size (Toyota Camry 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 $84 per day, on average, or $1,519 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 82% more expensive than at Orlando.

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.99 and $34.65. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Full-size (Toyota Camry 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.