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 17 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. 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.

When to visit Caloundra

Caloundra in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 180
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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 44h 35m.

Car

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.

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 Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 44h 35m.

Car

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.

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,081 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,518 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Most booked hotels in Caloundra

Top Spot Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
Breakfree Grand Pacific Caloundra
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 152+

Renting a car in Caloundra

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.

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.