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 June
Estimated hotel price
$240
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in June
Estimated hotel price
$240
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 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, 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 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Maroochydore

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $401 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 $49 per day, on average, or $244 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, 5% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.45 and $29.93. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs $49 per day, on average, or $244 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, 5% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.45 and $29.93. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Maroochydore

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$57/day

Intermediate

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$73/day

Compact SUV
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