Mooloolaba travel guide

Mooloolaba Tourism | Mooloolaba Guide

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

Mooloolaba in March
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mooloolaba in March
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 55 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Mooloolaba, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mooloolaba from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 20h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Mooloolaba is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 55 miles from Mooloolaba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Mooloolaba

Airlines serving Mooloolaba

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,588 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mooloolaba

Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $394 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mooloolaba

Most booked hotels in Mooloolaba

Direct Hotels - Sea Breeze Mooloolaba
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 780 reviews)
$126+
Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3372 reviews)
$138+
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, 5267 reviews)
$124+
Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3192 reviews)
$75+
First Light Mooloolaba, Ascend Hotel Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8, 720 reviews)
$138+
Ramada By Wyndham Marcoola Beach
4 stars
Good (7.6, 3304 reviews)
$104+

Renting a car in Mooloolaba

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. 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 rental cars (Hyundai i30 or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Mooloolaba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. 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 rental cars (Hyundai i30 or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.