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
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$154
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 19h 35m.

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 $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Bay is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 95 km from Palm Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Blue Auto Trading, among others, in Orlando.

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 19h 35m.

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 $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $42 for a 2h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Palm Bay is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 95 km from Palm Bay. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Blue Auto Trading, among others, in Orlando.

Airports near Palm Bay

MLBMelbourne
VRBVero Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Palm Bay

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 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
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$320+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$290+
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Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$215+
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$311+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Melbourne Viera
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$115+
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Hiring a car in Palm Bay

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.69 and $31.58. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Nissan Murano or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.69 and $31.58. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Nissan Murano or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.