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 Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Qatar Airways. 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Mooloolaba
Where to stay in Mooloolaba
Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $585 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 $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, 2% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.
Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.13 and $28.17. The most frequently booked car type in Mooloolaba is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai i30 or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.