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.

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 August
Estimated hotel price
RM 520
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 520
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 15m.

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 Simba Car Hire 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 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Caloundra from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 13h 15m.

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 Simba Car Hire and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Caloundra

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (8,131 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,000 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,612 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,875 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,406 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,654 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,010 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around RM 606 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 744 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Hiring a car in Caloundra

Expect to pay RM 4.60 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 RM 55.16 and RM 73.55. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Caloundra, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 4.60 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 RM 55.16 and RM 73.55. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Caloundra, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.