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 9 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 August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 174
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 30h 05m.

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 East Coast 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 30h 05m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,014 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,516 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,988 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,379 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,574 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,065 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,384 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,519 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around C$ 181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 369 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

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Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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The Sebel Maroochydore
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 297+
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Wunpalm Motel & Cabins - Late check-in available
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 149+
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Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs C$ 35 per day, on average, or C$ 315 if you want to rent it for 9 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.83 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$ 21.95 and C$ 29.27. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mazda CX-3 or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs C$ 35 per day, on average, or C$ 315 if you want to rent it for 9 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.83 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$ 21.95 and C$ 29.27. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mazda CX-3 or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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