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Car rental rates in Caloundra, Queensland
Caloundra is located on the Queensland coast with the Sunshine Coast to the north and Brisbane to the south. The latter is about an hour’s drive away, giving you easy access to the domestic and international air terminals of Brisbane Airport. To the north, the Sunshine Coast Airport is also within easy driving distance.
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Standard SUV
View offerTravel 01 Nov - 06 Nov 2025
from AUD $46/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 04 Nov 2025
from AUD $46/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 04 Nov 2025
from AUD $49/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 04 Nov 2025
from AUD $51/day
Special
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 04 Nov 2025
from AUD $53/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 04 Nov 2025
from AUD $54/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 04 Nov 2025
from AUD $56/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 04 Nov 2025
from AUD $61/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 30 Oct - 04 Nov 2025
from AUD $62/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 27, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 27 October, 2025
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- 21 Jul 2025richard s.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarLaunceston Downtown
- 30 Jul 2025john b.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 09 Aug 2025karl k.Booked: Compact SUVGold Coast Airport
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- 12 Aug 2025hung b.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarCranbourne
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Caloundra
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Caloundra. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Caloundra
Popular rental car models in Caloundra last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
25%
$77$87
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
$77$87Rent withHertz
2
25%
$76$108
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
$76$108Rent withThrifty, Budget
3
13%
$178$178
Mazda CX-9Fullsize SUV
7
4
2 large, 2 small
$178$178Rent withThrifty
4
13%
$146$146Mg 3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
$146$146Rent withEuropcar
5
13%
$77$77Nissan XtrailStandard SUV
5
4
3 small
$77$77Rent withEuropcar
BYD vehicles for hire in Caloundra
BYD Atto 3Electric
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Venue
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
2
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Europcar, Sixt
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Subaru vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Caloundra
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab
5
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Showing 10 of 15 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in Caloundra
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 27 October, 2025
Caloundra daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Oct
$54
$73
28 Oct
$54
$94
29 Oct
$54
$94
30 Oct
$51
$94
31 Oct
$63
$94
01 Nov
$54
$97
02 Nov
$70
$97
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Oct
$55
$128
28 Oct
$55
$128
29 Oct
$55
$128
30 Oct
$54
$128
31 Oct
$64
$128
01 Nov
$55
$128
02 Nov
$72
$94
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Oct
$94
$149
28 Oct
$95
$149
29 Oct
$95
$149
30 Oct
$94
$149
31 Oct
$94
$149
01 Nov
$46
$149
02 Nov
$91
$145
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Oct
$149
$165
28 Oct
$149
$165
29 Oct
$149
$165
30 Oct
$122
$165
31 Oct
$149
$165
01 Nov
$122
$165
02 Nov
$153
$156
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Oct
$53
$53
28 Oct
$53
$89
29 Oct
$53
$89
30 Oct
$46
$89
31 Oct
$57
$89
01 Nov
$49
$89
02 Nov
$61
$61
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Oct
$55
$68
28 Oct
$55
$68
29 Oct
$55
$68
30 Oct
$49
$68
31 Oct
$64
$68
01 Nov
$49
$91
02 Nov
$66
$71
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Oct
$62
$97
28 Oct
$62
$107
29 Oct
$62
$107
30 Oct
$56
$118
31 Oct
$71
$108
01 Nov
$60
$117
02 Nov
$78
$107
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Oct
$190
$200
28 Oct
$190
$200
29 Oct
$190
$200
30 Oct
$183
$200
31 Oct
$190
$200
01 Nov
$190
$200
02 Nov
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Oct
$85
$90
28 Oct
$85
$90
29 Oct
$85
$90
30 Oct
$77
$90
31 Oct
$85
$90
01 Nov
$77
$90
02 Nov
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Oct
$115
$120
28 Oct
$115
$120
29 Oct
$115
$120
30 Oct
$103
$120
31 Oct
$115
$120
01 Nov
$103
$120
02 Nov
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 27 October, 2025
Sunshine Coast Airport car hire
Are you flying into the Sunshine Coast?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY).
Regional airports near Caloundra
Car rental depots in Caloundra
Car hire depots in Caloundra are marked on the map below.
Avis Currumundi Downtown
704 Nicklin Way (Metro), Currimundi QLD, 4551
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Budget Currumundi
704 Nicklin Way, Currimundi QLD, 4551
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dollar Caloundra Downtown
1D Baldwin Street, Caloundra QLD, 4551
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Europcar Maroochydore Kawana
294 Nicklin Way, Warana QLD, 4575
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Hertz Caloundra Downtown
51 Bowman Road, Caloundra, Qld QLD, 4551
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3.20 • 1 rating
Sixt Currimundi
678 Nicklin Way, Currimundi QLD, 4551
Today •8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thrifty Caloundra
51 Bowman Road, Caloundra QLD, 4551
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Caloundra, Queensland
How much does it cost to hire a car in Caloundra?
Prices start at AUD $46 per day for a Standard SUV, up to AUD $137 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Caloundra.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Caloundra?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $183 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Caloundra.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Caloundra?
The highest-rated rental car in Caloundra is Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Caloundra?
Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider in Caloundra, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Caloundra?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Caloundra may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
Can I pick up a car hire in Caloundra and drop off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Caloundra and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier.
Where can I park my rental cark in Caloundra?
Free on-street and off-street parking is available in several locations throughout downtown Caloundra. Cooma Terrace Car Park located in Sunshine Coast Regional of Queensland state has 190 free public parking spaces, 3P undercover and unrestricted parking on the rooftop.
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