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. Caloundra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
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. Airlines that fly from Australia to Caloundra include Etihad Airways, Jetstar and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Caloundra departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 35m.
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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $230 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Caloundra costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Maroochydore Sunshine Coast.
Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23. The most frequently booked car type in Caloundra is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.