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 3 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
$213
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in February
Estimated hotel price
$213
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. Airlines that fly from Australia to Maroochydore include Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Maroochydore departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Maroochydore is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 90 km from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's 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. Airlines that fly from Australia to Maroochydore include Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Maroochydore departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Maroochydore is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 90 km from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $350 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)
$158+
Catalina Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$155+
Breakfree Alexandra Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$132+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$208+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$190+

Hiring a car in Maroochydore

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Maroochydore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23. Compact (MG 5 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Maroochydore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23. Compact (MG 5 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.