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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Maroochydore has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rickshaw (Restaurant & Bar) (Shop 1/7 Emporio Pl) and Market Bistro (8 Market Lane) are great picks.
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 Australia to Maroochydore include Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Maroochydore departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.
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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around $193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $345 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Maroochydore costs $47 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.
Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Maroochydore, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.