Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 4 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 Tides Waterfront Dining (1/26 Esplande) are great picks.

When to visit Caloundra

Caloundra in April
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in April
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Caloundra in January, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 59 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 7.9″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Caloundra, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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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 center. The shortest flight to Caloundra from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 45h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 46 miles from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals 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 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Caloundra from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 45h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 46 miles from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Caloundra

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 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 $104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $198 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Most booked hotels in Caloundra

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Ocean Views Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2201 reviews)
$129+
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Grand Palais Beachside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 939 reviews)
$111+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 891 reviews)
$115+
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Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1272 reviews)
$70+
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Breakfree Alexandra Beach
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1697 reviews)
$82+
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Motel Sunshine Coast
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1073 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Caloundra

Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in Caloundra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.15 and $64.20. 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 rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in Caloundra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.15 and $64.20. 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 rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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