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 16 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$ 214
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 214
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 19h 10m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals 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 centre The shortest flight to Maroochydore from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 19h 10m.

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

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,231 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,585 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,224 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,649 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,488 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,035 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,358 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,940 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around C$ 190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 381 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 176+
Excellsior
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+
Maroochy River Bungalows
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 151+

Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs C$ 29 per day, on average, or C$ 471 if you want to rent it for 16 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.05 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$ 24.51 and C$ 32.68. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs C$ 29 per day, on average, or C$ 471 if you want to rent it for 16 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.05 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$ 24.51 and C$ 32.68. Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.