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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palm Bay has to offer.
When to visit Palm Bay
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 9h 25m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Palm Bay, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay is to pick up a car hire from Orlando, which is about 95 km from Palm Bay. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Palm Bay, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Palm Bay takes 185 km and will cost you around £25. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about £38 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Palm Bay
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
Hiring a car in Palm Bay
Expect to pay £0.84 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 £9.97 and £13.29. The most frequently booked car type in Palm Bay is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.