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 11 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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 198
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 centre The shortest flight to Maroochydore from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 24h.

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 Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, 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 centre The shortest flight to Maroochydore from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 24h.

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 Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,137 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,116 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,006 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,473 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,989 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,626 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,341 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,291 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,656 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,007 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around C$ 173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 365 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

Peninsular Beachfront Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 255+
Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 264+
Maroochy River Bungalows
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 127+

Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs C$ 34 per day, on average, or C$ 378 if you want to rent it for 11 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.70 per litre in Maroochydore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.30 and C$ 27.06. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs C$ 34 per day, on average, or C$ 378 if you want to rent it for 11 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.70 per litre in Maroochydore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.30 and C$ 27.06. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.