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 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 21h 20m.

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 Europcar and Turo, 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 21h 20m.

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 Europcar and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,069 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,410 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,608 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,858 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,832 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,210 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,545 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,534 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,983 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,261 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $264 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+
Excellsior
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1188 reviews)
$115+
Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2867 reviews)
$133+
Nightcap at Northern Grounds
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 860 reviews)
$84+
Holiday Inn & Suites Sunshine Coast by IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2356 reviews)
$118+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3082 reviews)
$176+

Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $30 per day, on average, or $89 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $30 per day, on average, or $89 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (MG 3 or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.