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 10 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
£107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in February
Estimated hotel price
£107
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 29h 10m.

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 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 29h 10m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,533 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (493 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £179 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)
£81+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£110+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£97+
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£112+

Hiring a car in Maroochydore

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs £30 per day, on average, or £302 if you want to hire it for 10 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.21 and £14.95. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs £30 per day, on average, or £302 if you want to hire it for 10 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.21 and £14.95. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.