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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 8 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
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in June
Estimated hotel price
$272
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 4 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Maroochydore include Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. 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 56 miles from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Maroochydore, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 4 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to Maroochydore include Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. 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 56 miles from Maroochydore. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,285 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,269 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,244 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,660 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,396 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,791 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,523 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,399 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,627 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,044 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $241 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 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 $56 per day, on average, or $452 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.38 and $45.84. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs $56 per day, on average, or $452 if you want to hire it for 8 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $2.87 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 $34.38 and $45.84. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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