Mooloolaba travel guide

Mooloolaba Tourism | Mooloolaba Guide

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mooloolaba has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mooloolaba

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pier 33 (33-35 Parkyn Parade) and Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar (95 Mooloolaba Esplanade) are great picks. For delicious green meals, RB Bar & Restaurant (The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade) and Nouc Cham Restaurant (25 Parkyn Parade 3) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mooloolaba.

When to visit Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba in August
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in August
Estimated hotel price
$159
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 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 25h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 55 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 25h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 55 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Mooloolaba

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,514 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $433 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mooloolaba

Most booked hotels in Mooloolaba

Direct Hotels - Sea Breeze Mooloolaba
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 808 reviews)
$155+
Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3650 reviews)
$90+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3252 reviews)
$171+
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, 5492 reviews)
$120+
First Light Mooloolaba, Ascend Hotel Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, 752 reviews)
$151+
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 stars
Good (7.7, 3442 reviews)
$116+

Renting a car in Mooloolaba

Expect to pay $4.05 per gallon in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.60 and $64.81. The most frequently booked car type in Mooloolaba is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.05 per gallon in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.60 and $64.81. The most frequently booked car type in Mooloolaba is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.