With a population of 9,502, Mooloolaba 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 Mooloolaba has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar (95 Mooloolaba Esplanade) and RB Bar & Restaurant (The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nouc Cham Restaurant (25 Parkyn Parade 3) and Backlane Bar & Street Food (19 First Ave 7) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mooloolaba.
When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 35h 05m.
Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 55 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around $142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $394 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Mooloolaba is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai i30 or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.