With a population of 76.068, Melbourne is a must-see destination in Florida, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Melbourne has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ember & Oak () and Chart House Restaurant - Melbourne (2250 Front St) are great picks.
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 25m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 39m trip.
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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 185 km and will cost you around £10. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about £38 for a journey of 266 km. Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £162 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £82 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Melbourne Viera Town Center and Hampton Inn & Suites West Melbourne-Palm Bay Road.
Hiring a car in Melbourne costs £45 per day, on average, or £134 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz 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 One Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay £0.84 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 £9.97 and £13.29. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.