Maroochydore car hires from $46

Choosing a compact model will boost your options when finding a parking spot at the beach in Maroochydore. A 4x4 is necessary if you’re considering going off road and doing some beach driving, but just make sure that your rental contract allows it.

The default limit in urban areas of Maroochydore is 50 km/h; however, strips with regular pedestrian activity, such as near the Sunshine Plaza, are reduced to 40 km/h. A 40 km/h speed limit is also enforced in school zones between 07:00–09:00 and 14:00–16:00 on weekdays. Highways are usually capped at 100 km/h, though some sections rise to a maximum of 110 km/h.

Free on-street parking restricted to between 1–2h is available along key strips such as The Esplanade and Plaza Pde. Restrictions are in place from 08:30–17:00 from Monday to Saturday. Unrestricted sections offering spots for the entire day are found on Alexandra Pde and Memorial Ave.

On average a rental car in Maroochydore costs $54 per day.

The average price of fuel in Maroochydore is $6.74 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $81 and $108, depending on the car size.

Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Maroochydore.

Car hire companies onsite at Sunshine Coast airport include Budget and Europcar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sunshine Coast airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Budget and Europcar.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in Maroochydore costs $74 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Maroochydore costs $100 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Maroochydore costs $40 per day, on average.

Be cautious if you're planning on taking a power nap whilst on a road trip in Maroochydore. Sleeping in your car is illegal in most of Queensland. However, there are a number of rest stops where you can stay for up to 22 hours. These are handy if you're planning a long road trip along the coast.

Roundabout road rules differ between states, but in Queensland, you need to indicate whenever you're exiting a roundabout, even if you're only driving straight through. Additionally, make sure you leave a three-second gap between yourself and the car in front of you.