The average price of a 7-day trip to Maroochydore is $2,717 for a solo traveler, $4,880 for a couple, and $9,148 for a family of 4. Maroochydore hotels range from $57 to $258 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $380 to $400 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) are between $1,351 and $2,961 per person for economy flights and $4,239 to $9,292 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $39 to $81 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Maroochydore, QL, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to MCY and stay in a Maroochydore hotel:
- January 29th to May 6th (except the weeks of March 12th and April 2nd)
- July 30th to October 7th
- October 22nd to December 2nd (except the weeks of October 29th and November 19th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Maroochydore is usually late August to early September.
Average Maroochydore Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Maroochydore for a week is $1,451-$4,247($207-$607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $39 to $81 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,606 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $147 to $179 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Maroochydore for a week is $3,680-$8,130($526-$1,161 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $162 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $5,212 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $80 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $147 to $179 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Maroochydore for a week is $4,940-$14,408($706-$2,058 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $324 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $10,424 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $160 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $221 to $286 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Maroochydore
How cheap can you make a vacation to Maroochydore? The cheapest trip to Maroochydore is about $170 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $400 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $49.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Maroochydore for a week is $1,187-$5,487($170-$784 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $746 to $2,606 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $400 to $430 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Maroochydore for a week is $2,080-$8,394($297-$1,199 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,492 to $5,212 for economy
Lodging: $49 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $400 to $430 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Maroochydore for a week is $4,160-$15,240($594-$2,177 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,984 to $10,424 for economy
Lodging: $98 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $640 to $602 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Maroochydore cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Maroochydore Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Maroochydore.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Maroochydore for a week is $2,878-$11,576($411-$1,654 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $78 to $178 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,828 to $5,290 for first class
Lodging: $84 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Maroochydore for a week is $5,252-$18,112($750-$2,587 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $156 to $356 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,656 to $10,580 for first class
Lodging: $84 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $400 to $840 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Maroochydore for a week is $10,504-$33,200($1,501-$4,743 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $312 to $712 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,312 to $21,160 for first class
Lodging: $168 to $516 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $560 to $1,176 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Maroochydore Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Maroochydore is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Maroochydore due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Maroochydore Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Maroochydore hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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It appears there are only a few vacations rentals with very few price options in Maroochydore.
Flight Costs to Maroochydore
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,961 average in late December to a low of $1,351 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,715. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Maroochydore our data includes 67 originating airports, and 45 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Maroochydore from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $5,068 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $140.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Maroochydore, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,610, so you can easily save about 119% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Maroochydore can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $642 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.