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 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 20h.

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 Simba Car Hire and East Coast Car Rentals, 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.

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 Simba Car Hire and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Maroochydore

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,832 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,446 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,109 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,559 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (921 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

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Loea Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 861 reviews)
$145+
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Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1647 reviews)
$109+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1089 reviews)
$102+
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Abode Mooloolaba, Backpackers & Motel rooms
1 star
Excellent (8.5, 966 reviews)
$106+
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Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2525 reviews)
$99+
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Nautilus Resort Mooloolaba
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2061 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $23 per day, on average, or $92 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $23 per day, on average, or $92 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 74% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Maroochydore

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$33/day

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Luxury SUV

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$53/day

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