Mooloolaba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mooloolaba

With a population of 9,502, Mooloolaba 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 Mooloolaba has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mooloolaba

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dock Mooloolaba (123 Parkyn Pde) and Pavilion Mooloolaba (Mooloolaba) are great picks.

When to visit Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba in July
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in July
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mooloolaba

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Mooloolaba include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Mooloolaba departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 88 km from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Mooloolaba include Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Mooloolaba departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 88 km from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Mooloolaba

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $594 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mooloolaba

Most booked hotels in Mooloolaba

Mantra Sirocco
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$337+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$208+
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$187+
Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$113+

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Mooloolaba (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. The most frequently booked car type in Mooloolaba is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Mooloolaba (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. The most frequently booked car type in Mooloolaba is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.