Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maroochydore has to offer.

Where to Eat in Maroochydore

If you’re looking for affordable options, Market Bistro (8 Market Lane) and Bottarga Restaurant (1/1 Mundoo Bvd) are great picks.

When to visit Maroochydore

Maroochydore in June
Estimated hotel price
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in June
Estimated hotel price
$272
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. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Maroochydore include Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 40m.

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 Alpha and SafeDrive 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. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Maroochydore include Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and Singapore Airlines. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 40m.

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 Alpha and SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,255 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,626 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,283 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,716 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,507 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,621 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,041 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,012 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $254 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $378 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Maroochydore

Hiring a car in Maroochydore

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs $69 per day, on average, or $484 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $33.97 and $45.29. Economy (MG 3 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 $69 per day, on average, or $484 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $2.84 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 $33.97 and $45.29. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.