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 Tides Waterfront Dining (1/26 Esplande) are great picks.
When to visit Caloundra
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.
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 Bonza, Etihad Airways and Jetstar. 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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Caloundra
Where to stay in Caloundra
Average rates range from around $161 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $303 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra
Most booked hotels in Caloundra
Hiring a car in Caloundra
Hiring a car in Caloundra costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.
Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.67. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Caloundra, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.