Introduction
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 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 Acqua Restaurant & Bar (Corner of The Esplanade & Otranto Avenue Bulcock Beach) are great picks.

When to visit Caloundra

Caloundra in June
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in June
Estimated hotel price
$221
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. The shortest flight to Caloundra from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, 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. The shortest flight to Caloundra from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Caloundra

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Caloundra

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,561 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,801 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,083 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,400 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around $190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Hiring a car in Caloundra

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $22.05 and $29.40. Compact (Suzuki Baleno or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Caloundra, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $22.05 and $29.40. Compact (Suzuki Baleno or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Caloundra, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.