Mooloolaba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mooloolaba

With a population of 9,502, Mooloolaba is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mooloolaba has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mooloolaba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar (95 Mooloolaba Esplanade) and The Dock Mooloolaba (123 Parkyn Pde) are great picks.

When to visit Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba in March
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in March
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mooloolaba

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 27h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 55 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 27h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 55 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Mooloolaba

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,538 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Average rates range from around $144 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $400 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mooloolaba

Most booked hotels in Mooloolaba

Direct Hotels - Sea Breeze Mooloolaba
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 793 reviews)
$116+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3399 reviews)
$138+
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, 5289 reviews)
$142+
Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3135 reviews)
$74+
First Light Mooloolaba, Ascend Hotel Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, 727 reviews)
$124+
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 stars
Good (7.6, 3294 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Mooloolaba

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mooloolaba, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mooloolaba, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.