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 5 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Brightline. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around AED 44 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 Orlando, which is about 91 km from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of United Rent a Car Morocco and Sixt, among others, in Orlando.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and Megabus. From Sky Lake, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 62. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about AED 173 for a journey of 266 km. Melbourne’s bus station is located 9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Melbourne
Where to stay in Melbourne
Average rates range from around AED 744 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 378 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
Hiring a car in Melbourne
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz 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 One Air Terminal Parkway, which is 3 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 45.40 and AED 60.53. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Melbourne
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
AED 174/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
AED 198/day