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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

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 July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Caloundra in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 173
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 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 Sixt, 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 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 Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Airlines serving Caloundra

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (856 reviews)
SWISS
Good (931 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,515 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,308 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,575 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,473 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,829 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,622 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (501 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
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Where to stay in Caloundra

Average rates range from around S$ 146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 274 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)
S$ 141+
Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 188+
Pelican Waters Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 100+
Breakfree Grand Pacific
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 135+
River Sands Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 164+
Caloundra Central Apartment Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 116+

Hiring a car in Caloundra

Expect to pay S$ 1.60 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 S$ 19.18 and S$ 25.58. 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.60 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 S$ 19.18 and S$ 25.58. 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.