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

Caloundra travel guide

Caloundra Tourism | Caloundra Guide

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in May
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 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 74 km from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Turo and East Coast Car Rentals, 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 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 74 km from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Turo and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Caloundra

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Caloundra

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,830 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,358 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,286 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,158 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,556 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,510 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,548 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,856 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,375 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,134 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,908 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,174 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (985 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $286 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Most booked hotels in Caloundra

See all
Ultiqa Shearwater Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$185+
View
Oaks Sunshine Coast Seaforth Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$179+
View
Ocean Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$211+
View
Elouera Tower
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$202+
View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$167+
View
Moorings Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$142+
View

Hiring a car in Caloundra

Hiring a car in Caloundra costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Caloundra.

Expect to pay $2.14 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 $25.65 and $34.20. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Caloundra costs $51 per day, on average, or $152 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Caloundra.

Expect to pay $2.14 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 $25.65 and $34.20. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Find car hire in Caloundra