Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Caloundra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Caloundra

With a population of 38,706, Caloundra is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Caloundra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Caloundra

Caloundra Regional Gallery
Art & Performing Arts•Art Gallery

Where to Eat in Caloundra

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amici Restaurant - Caloundra (16 Bulcock Street) and Tides Waterfront Dining (1/26 Esplande) are great picks.

When to visit Caloundra

Caloundra in May
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in May
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Caloundra in January, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 200 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Caloundra, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Caloundra

Plane

When flying to Caloundra, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Caloundra include Jetstar, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Caloundra departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Caloundra, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Caloundra include Jetstar, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Caloundra departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Caloundra

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $320 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Most booked hotels in Caloundra

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Oaks Sunshine Coast Seaforth Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Ocean Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$179+
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Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$110+
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Breakfree Alexandra Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Motel Sunshine Coast
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$105+
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Hiring a car in Caloundra

Hiring a car in Caloundra costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Caloundra.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Caloundra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Caloundra costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Caloundra.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Caloundra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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