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 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maroochydore has to offer.

Where to Eat in Maroochydore

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rickshaw (Restaurant & Bar) (Shop 1/7 Emporio Pl) and Market Bistro (8 Market Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Maroochydore

Maroochydore in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 184
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 centre The shortest flight to Maroochydore from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 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 East Coast Car Rentals and Bargain Car Rentals, 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 centre The shortest flight to Maroochydore from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 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 East Coast Car Rentals and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (4,588 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (921 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,426 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,548 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,926 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,485 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,692 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,486 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (390 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (484 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,616 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around C$ 174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 380 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

Top Spot Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 189+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 167+

Renting a car in Maroochydore

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.10 and C$ 25.46. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 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$ 19.10 and C$ 25.46. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.