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 4 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 April
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in April
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 center. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 10m.

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 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 center. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 10m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

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 (1,599 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 (5,724 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,588 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $231 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Most booked hotels in Maroochydore

Ingenia Holidays Rivershore
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 361 reviews)
$90+
Top Spot Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1618 reviews)
$105+
Breakfree Alexandra Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1190 reviews)
$87+
Nightcap at Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 487 reviews)
$114+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3372 reviews)
$138+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.9, 554 reviews)
$126+

Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $35 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Maroochydore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $35 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Maroochydore (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.