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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car
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Maroochydore travel guide

Maroochydore Tourism | Maroochydore Guide

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 3 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 June
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in June
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 20h.

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 Simba Car Hire and Turo, 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 20h.

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 Simba Car Hire and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,256 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,627 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,286 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,621 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,041 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,010 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $212 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

Loea Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 939 reviews)
$156+
Nightcap at Northern Grounds
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 924 reviews)
$104+
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2649 reviews)
$138+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3239 reviews)
$188+
Nautilus Mooloolaba
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2211 reviews)
$123+
First Light Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1184 reviews)
$149+

Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $35 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $6.02 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 $72.23 and $96.30. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $35 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $6.02 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 $72.23 and $96.30. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.