With a population of 9.502, Mooloolaba 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 Mooloolaba has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dock Mooloolaba (123 Parkyn Pde) and Pavilion Mooloolaba (Mooloolaba) are great picks.
When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 30m.
Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 88 km from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around $257 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $792 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Mooloolaba costs $94 per day, on average, or $471 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, 33% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.
Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72. The most frequently booked car type in Mooloolaba is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.