Melbourne travel guide
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You're Going to Love Melbourne
With a population of 76,068, Melbourne 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 4 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 Chart House Restaurant - Melbourne (2250 Front St) 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around C$ 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 2h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car rental from Orlando, which is about 91 km from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Seven Auto Rent & Sale and AZ Car Rental, 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 C$ 36. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about C$ 64 for a journey of 266 km. Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Melbourne
Where to stay in Melbourne
Average rates range from around C$ 284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 145 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include avid hotels - Melbourne - Viera, an IHG Hotel and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Melbourne Viera Town Center.
Where to stay in popular areas of Melbourne
Most booked hotels in Melbourne
Renting a car in Melbourne
Renting a car in Melbourne costs C$ 129 per day, on average, or C$ 515 if you want to rent it for 4 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Melbourne is the Budget branch at 1 Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the downtown.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 65% more expensive than at Orlando.
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Melbourne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.92 and C$ 22.55. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Melbourne, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Melbourne
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 61/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 62/day