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 July
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in July
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Maroochydore is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 56 miles from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Maroochydore, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Maroochydore is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 56 miles from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,007 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,425 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,749 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,794 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,092 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,422 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,523 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,227 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,003 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $267 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1726 reviews)
$110+
Mandolin Beachfront Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 950 reviews)
$106+
Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2867 reviews)
$125+
Grand Palais Boolarong Beachside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1194 reviews)
$127+
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2355 reviews)
$118+
Nightcap at Northern Grounds
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 860 reviews)
$80+

Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $36 per day, on average, or $108 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $36 per day, on average, or $108 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.96 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 $59.51 and $79.34. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.