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.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 30h 25m.
Train
Brightline is the most popular train carrier serving Melbourne, followed by Amtrak. The train journey from Melbourne to Tampa takes 1h 49m and costs around RM 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Jacksonville, expect to pay about RM 134 for a 2h 39m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melbourne, including Jet Set Express, RedCoach and FlixBus. From Tampa, the bus ride to Melbourne takes 185 km and will cost you around RM 62. From Lake Worth, the ticket costs about RM 224 for a journey of 282 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 RM 972 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 549 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 RM 4.92 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 59.02 and RM 78.69. Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Melbourne, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.