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 5 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 - Stage Door 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
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in November
Estimated hotel price
£98
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 the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 28h 55m.

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 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 the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 28h 55m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Brisbane.

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (4,674 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,628 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,255 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,993 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,759 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,581 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Most booked hotels in Caloundra

Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Breakfree Grand Pacific Caloundra
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£77+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£98+
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£111+
Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£69+

Hiring a car in Caloundra

Expect to pay £0.91 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 £10.90 and £14.53. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.91 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 £10.90 and £14.53. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.