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.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Brightline.
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 Fox and Thrifty, among others, in Orlando.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Jacksonville, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 169 km and will cost you around C$ 33. From Tampa, the ticket costs about C$ 34 for a journey of 185 km. Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the downtown.
Average rates range from around C$ 277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 141 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.
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 One Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the downtown.
Expect to pay C$ 1.43 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$ 17.08 and C$ 22.77. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Melbourne, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.
Compact
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 63/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 63/day