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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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View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $38/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $38/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $42/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $49/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $50/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $54/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $61/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
View offerTravel 08 Dec - 13 Dec 2025
from AUD $77/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 11 Dec - 14 Dec 2025
from AUD $87/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 05, 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 05 December, 2025
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- 24 Nov 2025louise k.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarMelbourne Airport
- 12 Aug 2025lindsay s.Booked: Mitsubishi ASX 2w.d. or similarMascot / Sydney Airport
- 12 Sep 2025matthew k.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarHobart Airport
- 28 Nov 2025matt c.Booked: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or similarBrisbane Airport
- 30 Nov 2025jan willem v.Booked: Luxury Compact SUVMelbourne Airport
- 27 Nov 2025rodney b.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarDarwin Airport
- 28 Nov 2025eden g.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarMaroochydore Airport
- 09 Sep 2025mark w.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarBrisbane Airport
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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
22%
$135$135
Toyota Kluger HybridFullsize SUV
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
2
11%
$43$43Hyundai VenueCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar
3
11%
$75$75
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
4
11%
$41$41Mg 3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar
5
11%
$48$48Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
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
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget, Europcar
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 Cx3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Nissan vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Subaru vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Subaru Crosstrek
5
2
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Hertz, Avis
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Ascent
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, 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 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Showing 10 of 14 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in Caloundra
12 seater bus with luggage trailer
12
3
ProvidersHertz
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
ProvidersThrifty
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 05 December, 2025
Caloundra daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$68
$72
06 Dec
$68
$76
07 Dec
$68
$93
08 Dec
$50
$93
09 Dec
$68
$102
10 Dec
$50
$102
11 Dec
$63
$102
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$86
$128
06 Dec
$80
$128
07 Dec
$84
$94
08 Dec
$54
$128
09 Dec
$73
$128
10 Dec
$54
$128
11 Dec
$67
$128
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$58
$159
06 Dec
$97
$159
07 Dec
$92
$159
08 Dec
$92
$159
09 Dec
$92
$159
10 Dec
$92
$159
11 Dec
$89
$159
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$149
$165
06 Dec
$149
$165
07 Dec
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
08 Dec
$122
$165
09 Dec
$149
$165
10 Dec
$122
$165
11 Dec
$149
$165
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$41
$81
06 Dec
$41
$81
07 Dec
$41
$41
08 Dec
$38
$81
09 Dec
$41
$81
10 Dec
$38
$81
11 Dec
$58
$89
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$45
$67
06 Dec
$45
$67
07 Dec
$45
$67
08 Dec
$42
$67
09 Dec
$45
$67
10 Dec
$42
$45
11 Dec
$62
$62
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$54
$154
06 Dec
$54
$154
07 Dec
$54
$154
08 Dec
$49
$156
09 Dec
$52
$156
10 Dec
$49
$156
11 Dec
$68
$156
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$169
$179
06 Dec
$169
$179
07 Dec
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
08 Dec
$134
$179
09 Dec
$169
$179
10 Dec
$134
$179
11 Dec
$169
$179
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
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
06 Dec
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
07 Dec
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
08 Dec
$183
$200
09 Dec
$190
$200
10 Dec
$183
$200
11 Dec
$190
$200
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
$85
$90
06 Dec
$85
$90
07 Dec
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
08 Dec
$77
$90
09 Dec
$85
$90
10 Dec
$77
$90
11 Dec
$85
$90
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Dec
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
06 Dec
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
07 Dec
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
08 Dec
$111
$120
09 Dec
$120
$120
10 Dec
$111
$120
11 Dec
$115
$120
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 05 December, 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
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Currumundi Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00704 Nicklin Way (Metro), Queensland
Budget Currumundi
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00704 Nicklin Way, Queensland
Dollar Caloundra Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00–17:00, Sat 8:00–12:00, Sun Closed1D Baldwin Street, Queensland
Europcar Maroochydore Kawana
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00294 Nicklin Way, Queensland
Hertz Caloundra Downtown
View details3.2 (1)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed51 Bowman Road, Queensland
Sixt Currimundi
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 08:00–15:00, Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 07:00–10:00, Sun Closed678 Nicklin Way, Queensland
Thrifty Caloundra
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed51 Bowman Road, Queensland
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 $38 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $157 per day for a Fullsize 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 between AUD $134 and AUD $192 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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