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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mooloolaba has to offer.
Where to Eat in Mooloolaba
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Venezia Restaurant and Bar (95 Mooloolaba Esplanade) and RB Bar & Restaurant (The Wharf Mooloolaba, 123 Parkyn Parade) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Nouc Cham Restaurant (25 Parkyn Parade 3) and Backlane Bar & Street Food (19 First Ave 7) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Mooloolaba.
When to visit Mooloolaba
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. Airlines that fly from Australia to Mooloolaba include Bonza, Etihad Airways and Jetstar. The shortest domestic flight to Mooloolaba departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.
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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Mooloolaba
Where to stay in Mooloolaba
Average rates range from around $223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $597 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mooloolaba
Most booked hotels in Mooloolaba
Hiring a car in Mooloolaba
Hiring a car in Mooloolaba costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Mooloolaba.
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. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Mooloolaba, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.