Melbourne Florida, named after its slightly larger Australian cousin, is to be found to the east of Tampa and approximately half way between Jacksonville in the north and Miami to the south. Melbourne International Airport is extremely conveniently located just minutes from the centre of town and a stones throw from the beaches of Palm Bay.

Visitors arriving by air will be able to collect cheap car hire in Melbourne Airport on arrival and then continue their travels at a pace which suits them. Melbourne was first settled in the 1860s and a trip into the old town is the place to find interesting shops and restaurants. The old town is also known as the Eau Gallie.

Visitors wishing to take their car rental in Melbourne Airport along America’s Space Coast will find that they can be at Cape Canaveral and the Kennedy Space Centre in about an hour by following Interstate 95 north. Disney world is also accessible to those who secured car rental in Melbourne Airport.

There are a number of choices when it comes to car hire at Melbourne Airport including well known brands such as Hertz, Alamo, National, Thrifty and Avis. When returning to the airport, customers will find services managed by Delta Airlines connecting with Atlanta from where connecting flights will take passengers onward.

The airport can also sort out charter flights and services to the Bahamas. Melbourne Airport prides itself on being a modern facility and handles around 400,000 visitors every year. There is free Wi Fi available as well as a restaurant and a snack bar in which to spend time before boarding.