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 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha, 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,366 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (899 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $228 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, 428 reviews)
$160+
Excellsior Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1149 reviews)
$90+
Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1629 reviews)
$94+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1041 reviews)
$114+
Landmark Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2494 reviews)
$109+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2777 reviews)
$150+

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 58% 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 $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 58% 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.