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

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 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 4 miles 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 56 miles from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Turo, 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 19h 05m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,565 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,009 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,406 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,443 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,571 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,057 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,275 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,398 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $227 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

m1 Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 425 reviews)
$159+
Excellsior Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1140 reviews)
$118+
Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1620 reviews)
$101+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1025 reviews)
$119+
Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2486 reviews)
$126+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2765 reviews)
$150+

Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $27 per day, on average, or $108 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 126% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $27 per day, on average, or $108 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 126% 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. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.