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.
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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Melbourne from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 32h 15m.
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 RM 61 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about RM 118 for a 2h 50m trip.
Another option to get to Melbourne is to pick up a car hire from Miami, which is about 162 miles from Melbourne. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Miami.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Lake Worth, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 175 miles and will cost you around RM 113. From Fort Lauderdale, the ticket costs about RM 221 for a journey of 240 miles. Melbourne’s bus station is located 6 miles from the city centre.
Average rates range from around RM 966 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 447 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 hire a car in Melbourne is the Budget branch at 1 Air Terminal Parkway, which is 2 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.76 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 RM 57.04 and RM 76.06. The most frequently booked car type in Melbourne is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi Mirage G4 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.