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 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 5h 07m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Melbourne.
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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
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$ 291 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 149 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$ 61 per day, on average, or C$ 242 if you want to rent it for 4 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar 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.
Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.43 and C$ 20.58.