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 Uptown Gastropub - Maroochydore (Kon-Tiki Business Centre T2, G01 55 Plaza Parade) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Rickshaw (Restaurant & Bar) (Shop 1/7 Emporio Pl) and Corbins Kitchen & Wine Bar (34 Duporth Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Maroochydore.

When to visit Maroochydore

Maroochydore in May
Estimated hotel price
$216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in May
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. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 30m.

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 EverythingFleet, 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. The shortest flight to Maroochydore from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 30m.

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 EverythingFleet, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (7,028 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,580 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,388 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,782 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,641 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,878 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,689 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,680 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,284 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,695 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,323 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,186 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,314 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (827 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (778 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (926 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $226 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $392 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 $38 per day, on average, or $189 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 68% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.44 and $29.92. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs $38 per day, on average, or $189 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 68% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.44 and $29.92. The most frequently booked car type in Maroochydore is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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