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

Palm Bay travel guide

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palm Bay in November
Estimated hotel price
$172
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 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Bay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Palm Bay to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $45 for a 2h 39m 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 Hertz and Miami Life Cars, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palm Bay, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Palm Bay takes 177 km and will cost you around $57. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 266 km.

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 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Bay, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Palm Bay to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about $45 for a 2h 39m 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 Hertz and Miami Life Cars, among others, in Orlando.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palm Bay, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Palm Bay takes 177 km and will cost you around $57. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Palm Bay

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Palm Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palm Bay

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Palm Bay

Most booked hotels in Palm Bay

Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$337+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$346+
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$274+
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Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$227+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Melbourne
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$128+
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Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront, FL
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$324+
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Hiring a car in Palm Bay

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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