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 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 23h 10m.

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 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 6 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 23h 10m.

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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (7,992 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,972 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,446 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,360 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,020 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,354 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,511 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,975 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,213 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

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Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1726 reviews)
$113+
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Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2867 reviews)
$117+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2355 reviews)
$120+
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Nautilus Mooloolaba
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2135 reviews)
$107+
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Nightcap at Northern Grounds
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 860 reviews)
$80+
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Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3084 reviews)
$151+
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Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $5.07 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 $60.87 and $81.16. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $5.07 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 $60.87 and $81.16. 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, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Maroochydore

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

Intermediate

SUV

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$56/day

SUV
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