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.

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 June
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in June
Estimated hotel price
$189
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 Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. 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 Alpha, 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 Virgin Australia. 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 Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Caloundra

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Caloundra

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,657 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,123 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,828 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,116 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,549 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (919 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around $173 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $231 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Ocean Views Resort Caloundra
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$177+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Moorings Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Lowanna Beach Resort Kawana
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$157+
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Hiring a car in Caloundra

Hiring a car in Caloundra costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Caloundra.

Expect to pay $1.63 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 $19.47 and $25.96. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Suzuki Baleno or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Caloundra costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Caloundra.

Expect to pay $1.63 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 $19.47 and $25.96. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Suzuki Baleno or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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