Maroochydore car rentals from $27/day

Choosing a compact model will boost your options when finding a parking spot at the beach in Maroochydore. A 4x4 is necessary if you’re considering going off road and doing some beach driving, but just make sure that your rental contract allows it.

The default limit in urban areas of Maroochydore is 50 km/h; however, strips with regular pedestrian activity, such as near the Sunshine Plaza, are reduced to 40 km/h. A 40 km/h speed limit is also enforced in school zones between 07:00–09:00 and 14:00–16:00 on weekdays. Highways are usually capped at 100 km/h, though some sections rise to a maximum of 110 km/h.

Free on-street parking restricted to between 1–2h is available along key strips such as The Esplanade and Plaza Pde. Restrictions are in place from 08:30–17:00 from Monday to Saturday. Unrestricted sections offering spots for the entire day are found on Alexandra Pde and Memorial Ave.

On average a rental car in Maroochydore costs $60 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Maroochydore found in the last 2 weeks is $56.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Maroochydore. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The only car rental company onsite at Sunshine Coast airport is Bargain Car Rentals.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Sunshine Coast airport to off-airport locations is Bargain Car Rentals.

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A Standard car rental in Maroochydore costs $46 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Maroochydore costs $87 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Maroochydore costs $115 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Maroochydore offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Maroochydore, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 18 car rental agencies in Maroochydore.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Maroochydore so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Be cautious if you're planning on taking a power nap whilst on a road trip in Maroochydore. Sleeping in your car is illegal in most of Queensland. However, there are a number of rest stops where you can stay for up to 22 hours. These are handy if you're planning a long road trip along the coast.

Roundabout road rules differ between states, but in Queensland, you need to indicate whenever you're exiting a roundabout, even if you're only driving straight through. Additionally, make sure you leave a three-second gap between yourself and the car in front of you.