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 11 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
£105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in February
Estimated hotel price
£105
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 the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 28h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Maroochydore is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 56 miles from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, 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 the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 28h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Maroochydore is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 56 miles from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (4,674 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,628 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,993 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,759 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,581 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around £99 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £182 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)
£82+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£107+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£98+
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£111+

Hiring a car in Maroochydore

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs £25 per day, on average, or £278 if you want to hire it for 11 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.

Expect to pay £0.91 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 £10.90 and £14.53. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs £25 per day, on average, or £278 if you want to hire it for 11 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.

Expect to pay £0.91 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 £10.90 and £14.53. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.