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, Tides Waterfront Dining (1/26 Esplande) and The Events Centre - Stage Door Cafe (20 Minchinton St) are great picks.

When to visit Caloundra

Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
£105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in February
Estimated hotel price
£105
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 the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 41h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 46 miles from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals 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 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Caloundra from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 41h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Caloundra is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 46 miles from Caloundra. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (495 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £159 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£113+
Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Breakfree Grand Pacific
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£97+
Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£112+

Hiring a car in Caloundra

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.21 and £14.95. 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 £0.94 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 £11.21 and £14.95. 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.