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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Caloundra has to offer.

Where to Eat in Caloundra

If you’re looking for affordable options, Amici Restaurant - Caloundra (16 Bulcock Street) and Acqua Restaurant & Bar (Corner of The Esplanade & Otranto Avenue Bulcock Beach) are great picks.

When to visit Caloundra

Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
$200
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 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Caloundra include Qantas Airways, Jetstar 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 46 miles from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Turo and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Caloundra, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Caloundra include Qantas Airways, Jetstar 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 46 miles from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Turo and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Caloundra

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (8,157 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,545 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,034 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,383 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,580 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,299 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,025 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,709 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around $207 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $262 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Most booked hotels in Caloundra

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Ultiqa Shearwater Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Alex Beach Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$163+
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Oaks Sunshine Coast Seaforth Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$209+
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Top Spot Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Ocean Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$199+
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Ramada Resort by Wyndham Golden Beach
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Hiring a car in Caloundra

Hiring a car in Caloundra costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Caloundra.

Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.63 and $27.50. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Caloundra, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Caloundra costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Caloundra.

Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.63 and $27.50. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Caloundra, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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