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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Caloundra to see all of its attractions.

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.

When to visit Caloundra

Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 621
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 621
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 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Caloundra from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 25h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 98 miles from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Coolangatta.

Plane

When flying to Caloundra, you’ll arrive at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast (MCY), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Caloundra from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 25h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car hire from Coolangatta, which is about 98 miles from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Apex, among others, in Coolangatta.

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,492 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,582 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around RM 502 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 954 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Caloundra

Hiring a car in Caloundra

Expect to pay RM 5.55 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 66.52 and RM 88.69. 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 5.55 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 66.52 and RM 88.69. 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, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.