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

Airports near Maroochydore

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Maroochydore

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,718 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,775 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,891 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (948 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $251 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

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m1 Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 436 reviews)
$155+
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Breeze Mooloolaba, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1122 reviews)
$165+
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Loea Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 867 reviews)
$146+
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Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1671 reviews)
$111+
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Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2543 reviews)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1126 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $27 per day, on average, or $80 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $27 per day, on average, or $80 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 60% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Maroochydore

Luxury SUV

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$45/day

Luxury SUV

Passenger van

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$81/day

Passenger van
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