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

Palm Bay travel guide

Palm Bay Tourism | Palm Bay Guide

You're Going to Love Palm Bay

With a population of 103,190, Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay has to offer.

When to visit Palm Bay

Palm Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Palm Bay in July, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 17 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 230 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Palm Bay, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to Palm Bay

Plane

When flying to Palm Bay, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Palm Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Bay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Palm Bay to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 41m trip.

Plane

When flying to Palm Bay, you’ll arrive at Melbourne (MLB), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Palm Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 48m.

Train

Train is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Bay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Palm Bay to Tampa takes 1h 45m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $31 for a 2h 41m trip.

Airports near Palm Bay

MLBMelbourne
VRBVero Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Palm Bay

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,668 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,133 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,448 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,112 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,633 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Bay

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Palm Bay - Melbourne and Quality Inn Palm Bay - Melbourne I-95.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Bay

Most booked hotels in Palm Bay

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$289+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$239+
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$214+
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Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$98+
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Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront, FL
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$279+
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Hiring a car in Palm Bay

Expect to pay $1.49 per litre in Palm Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.79 and $23.71. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Palm Bay, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.49 per litre in Palm Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.79 and $23.71. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Palm Bay, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.