Maroochydore travel guide
Maroochydore Tourism | Maroochydore Guide
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, The Rickshaw (Restaurant & Bar) (Shop 1/7 Emporio Pl) and Market Bistro (8 Market Lane) are great picks.
When to visit Maroochydore
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 centre. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 4h.
Car
Another option to get to Maroochydore is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 56 miles from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Maroochydore
Where to stay in Maroochydore
Average rates range from around $213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $377 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 $47 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to hire it for 5 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 $1.90 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 $22.80 and $30.40. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Maroochydore
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$91/day
People mover
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$138/day