Melville travel guide
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You're Going to Love Melville
With a population of 18,985, Melville is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Melville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Melville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Blackstone Steakhouse (10 Pinelawn Road) and One10 (569 Broadhollow Rd.) are great picks.
When to visit Melville
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Melville in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Melville, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Melville
Plane
When flying to Melville, you’ll arrive at Farmingdale Republic Field (FRG), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Melville departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Melville.
Car
Another option to get to Melville is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 30 miles from Melville. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melville, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Melville takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Melville
Where to stay in popular areas of Melville
Most booked hotels in Melville
Renting a car in Melville
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Melville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Melville, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.