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 6 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
$269
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in August
Estimated hotel price
$269
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 East Coast Car Rentals 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 East Coast Car Rentals and SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,094 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,071 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,448 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,420 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,893 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,600 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,854 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,260 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,578 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,555 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,267 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 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 $466 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 $54 per day, on average, or $326 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.92 and $34.56. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs $54 per day, on average, or $326 if you want to hire it for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.92 and $34.56. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Maroochydore

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$64/day

Compact SUV

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$66/day

Intermediate
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