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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.