Mooloolaba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mooloolaba

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.

Where to Eat in Mooloolaba

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Dock Mooloolaba (123 Parkyn Pde) and Pavilion Mooloolaba (Mooloolaba) are great picks.

When to visit Mooloolaba

Mooloolaba in February
Estimated hotel price
$257
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in February
Estimated hotel price
$257
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mooloolaba

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Airports near Mooloolaba

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (7,195 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,871 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,909 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,024 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,412 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (877 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (782 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,539 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mooloolaba

Hiring a car in Mooloolaba

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.

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.