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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Amici Restaurant - Caloundra (16 Bulcock Street) and Tides Waterfront Dining (1/26 Esplande) are great picks.
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.
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 London and takes around 28h 55m.
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.
Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £158 and up for a 5-star experience.
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 £10.86 and £14.47. 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, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.