Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 5 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 August
Estimated hotel price
$216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in August
Estimated hotel price
$216
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 Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. 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 East Coast Car Rentals and Big Boy 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 Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. 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 East Coast Car Rentals and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,447 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,390 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,954 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,396 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,522 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $457 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 $99 per day, on average, or $494 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.

Expect to pay $2.27 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 $27.21 and $36.28. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs $99 per day, on average, or $494 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.

Expect to pay $2.27 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 $27.21 and $36.28. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Maroochydore

Passenger van

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$156/day

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