Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Maroochydore travel guide

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You're Going to Love Maroochydore

Maroochydore 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maroochydore has to offer.

Where to Eat in Maroochydore

If you’re looking for affordable options, Market Bistro (8 Market Lane) and Bottarga Restaurant (1/1 Mundoo Bvd) are great picks.

When to visit Maroochydore

Maroochydore in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Maroochydore

Plane

When flying to Maroochydore, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 19h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Maroochydore is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 90 km from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Maroochydore, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 19h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Maroochydore is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 90 km from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Maroochydore

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,656 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,016 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,115 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,821 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,060 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,627 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,542 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (918 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

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Loea Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 858 reviews)
$145+
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Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1647 reviews)
$109+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1082 reviews)
$100+
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Abode Mooloolaba, Backpackers & Motel rooms
1 star
Excellent (8.5, 963 reviews)
$106+
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Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2518 reviews)
$99+
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Nautilus Resort Mooloolaba
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2059 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $23 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Maroochydore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $23 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Maroochydore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Maroochydore

Luxury SUV

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$53/day

Luxury SUV

Passenger van

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$97/day

Passenger van
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