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
$260
1 night at 3-star hotel
Maroochydore in August
Estimated hotel price
$260
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 Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. 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 Alpha and Sixt, 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 Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. 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 Alpha and Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Maroochydore

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
HVBHervey Bay
BNEBrisbane

Airlines serving Maroochydore

Lufthansa
Good (8,057 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,047 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,967 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,234 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,605 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,820 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,585 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,824 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,376 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,508 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,545 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
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Where to stay in Maroochydore

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $453 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 $59 per day, on average, or $354 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $2.22 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 $26.57 and $35.42. 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 $59 per day, on average, or $354 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Maroochydore.

Expect to pay $2.22 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 $26.57 and $35.42. 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

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$168/day

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