Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 16 days in order to fully appreciate everything Melbourne has to offer.

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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

Melbourne in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 438
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melbourne in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 438
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 23h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 260 km from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Dollar and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Miami.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 96. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about AED 206 for a journey of 282 km. Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the city centre.

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 Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 23h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around AED 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about AED 81 for a 2h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 260 km from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Dollar and ADDCAR RENTAL , among others, in Miami.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, Bus and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 96. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about AED 206 for a journey of 282 km. Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the city centre.

Airports near Melbourne

MLBMelbourne
DABDaytona Beach
ORLOrlando All airports

Airlines serving Melbourne

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
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Where to stay in Melbourne

Average rates range from around AED 808 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 400 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

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Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 747+
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DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 740+
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne-Oceanfront
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 602+
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Hilton Melbourne, FL
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 497+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Melbourne
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
AED 276+
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Radisson Suite Hotel Oceanfront, FL
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
AED 704+
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Hiring a car in Melbourne

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 1 Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 1 Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Melbourne

Hertz

Hertz

Avis

Avis

Budget

Budget
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