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 5 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$ 220
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 220
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 27h 35m.

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 SafeDrive 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 27h 35m.

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 SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,262 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,359 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,392 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around C$ 193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 299 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

Coco Mooloolaba
0 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 235+
Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 174+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 269+
Maroochy River Bungalows
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 140+

Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs C$ 30 per day, on average, or C$ 150 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.28 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$ 27.35 and C$ 36.47. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs C$ 30 per day, on average, or C$ 150 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.28 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$ 27.35 and C$ 36.47. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.