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 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.
Where to Eat in Melbourne
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ember & Oak () and Red Ginger – Melbourne Square Mall (1700 West New Haven Ave. # 633 Melbourne Sq. Mall) are great picks.
When to visit Melbourne
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.
How to Get to Melbourne
Plane
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.
Train
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 £22 for a 2h 39m trip.
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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
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 £25. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about £37 for a journey of 266 km. Melbourne’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Melbourne
Where to stay in Melbourne
Average rates range from around £161 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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Melbourne
Most booked hotels in Melbourne
Hiring a car in Melbourne
Hiring a car in Melbourne costs £44 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 £0.83 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 £9.95 and £13.26. Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Melbourne, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Melbourne
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
£29/day
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
£29/day