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 17 days in order to fully appreciate everything Caloundra has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Amici Restaurant - Caloundra (16 Bulcock Street) and Tides Waterfront Dining (1/26 Esplande) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Events Centre Cafe (20 Minchinton St) and Oak & Vine Sunshine Coast (2 Landsborough Parade) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in 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.
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 44h 35m.
Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 74 km from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around C$ 169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 215 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 1.49 per litre in Caloundra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.85 and C$ 23.80. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.