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
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in February
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 center. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 27h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Maroochydore is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 56 miles from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Bargain Car Rentals, 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 center. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 27h 25m.

Car

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

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 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 $227 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)
$89+
Top Spot Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1623 reviews)
$105+
Breakfree Alexandra Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1186 reviews)
$89+
Nightcap at Waterfront Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 486 reviews)
$112+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3382 reviews)
$136+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.9, 555 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Maroochydore

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $35 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Maroochydore costs $35 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Maroochydore, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.