Melville travel guide

Melville Tourism | Melville Guide

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

Melville in January
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Melville in January
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melville, followed by Acela. The train journey from Melville to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 25m trip.

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melville, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Melville takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Melville, followed by Acela. The train journey from Melville to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 25m trip.

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Melville, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Melville takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving Melville

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,258 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,980 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Melville

Most booked hotels in Melville

The Inn At Fox Hollow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 320 reviews)
$250+
Hilton Garden Inn Melville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 192 reviews)
$190+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Long Island-Melville
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 186 reviews)
$230+
Marriott Melville Long Island
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 583 reviews)
$296+
Holiday Inn Plainview-Long Island
3 stars
Good (7.8, 278 reviews)
$170+
Best Western Bar Harbour Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 620 reviews)
$170+

Renting a car in Melville

Renting a car in Melville costs $109 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Melville, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Melville costs $109 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Melville, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.