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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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Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 16 Sep 2026
from AUD $61/day
Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 16 Sep 2026
from AUD $63/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 16 Sep 2026
from AUD $65/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $67/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $68/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $69/day
Special
Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $69/day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $72/day
Standard Car
Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 16 Sep 2026
from AUD $78/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 08, 2026 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 08 September, 2026
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- 10 Aug 2026joseph w.Booked: Kia Picanto or similarMelbourne Airport
- 02 Sep 2026grant w.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarPerth T1 or T2 Airport
- 10 Aug 2026bev b.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarMelbourne 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
Ford vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Caloundra
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Subaru vehicles for hire in Caloundra
Subaru Crosstrek
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
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
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
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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Other vehicles for hire in Caloundra
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
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 08 September, 2026
Caloundra daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
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
09 Sep
$73
$81
10 Sep
$73
$96
11 Sep
$61
$89
12 Sep
$73
$119
13 Sep
$77
$93
14 Sep
$73
$89
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$78
$103
09 Sep
$101
$103
10 Sep
$96
$103
11 Sep
$68
$103
12 Sep
$101
$122
13 Sep
$78
$101
14 Sep
$75
$92
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$80
$141
09 Sep
$104
$141
10 Sep
$104
$141
11 Sep
$78
$141
12 Sep
$96
$136
13 Sep
$87
$136
14 Sep
$96
$141
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$79
$105
09 Sep
$100
$102
10 Sep
$99
$102
11 Sep
$65
$102
12 Sep
$78
$128
13 Sep
$79
$102
14 Sep
$77
$102
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$86
$125
09 Sep
$100
$119
10 Sep
$80
$128
11 Sep
$72
$128
12 Sep
$80
$135
13 Sep
$78
$122
14 Sep
$80
$128
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
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
09 Sep
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
10 Sep
$101
$132
11 Sep
$89
$142
12 Sep
$129
$157
13 Sep
$98
$157
14 Sep
$100
$142
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$149
$197
09 Sep
$197
$197
10 Sep
$197
$197
11 Sep
$149
$197
12 Sep
$197
$197
13 Sep
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
14 Sep
$197
$197
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$169
$179
09 Sep
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
10 Sep
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
11 Sep
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
12 Sep
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
13 Sep
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
14 Sep
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
08 Sep
$67
$90
09 Sep
$85
$90
10 Sep
$85
$90
11 Sep
$67
$90
12 Sep
$85
$90
13 Sep
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
14 Sep
$85
$90
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
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
09 Sep
$115
$120
10 Sep
$115
$120
11 Sep
$100
$120
12 Sep
$115
$120
13 Sep
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
14 Sep
$115
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$104
$126
09 Sep
$120
$125
10 Sep
$120
$125
11 Sep
$104
$125
12 Sep
$120
$125
13 Sep
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
14 Sep
$120
$125
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 08 September, 2026
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
N/A704 Nicklin Way (Metro)
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Budget Currimundi (sunshine Coast)
N/A704 Nicklin Way
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Dollar Caloundra Downtown
N/A1D Baldwin Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Europcar Maroochydore Kawana
N/A294 Nicklin Way
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Hertz Caloundra Downtown
3.2 (1)51 Bowman Road
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Sixt Currimundi
N/A678 Nicklin Way
Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 (Fri to 16:00), Sat 07:00–10:00, closed Sun
Thrifty Caloundra
N/A51 Bowman Road
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Caloundra, Queensland
How much does it cost to hire a car in Caloundra?
For a rental period from 11 September to 16 September 2026, prices range from AUD $61 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $128 per day for a Fullsize Car. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Caloundra.
What is the cheapest car rental in Caloundra?
The cheapest car rental in Caloundra for the rental period from 11 September to 16 September 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Thrifty costing AUD $61 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Caloundra?
Based on our data from over 25,300 rental car bookings in Caloundra over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 10 days beforehand can save you over 16 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Caloundra?
A minivan hired in Caloundra from 11 September to 16 September 2026 costs AUD $104 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental 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 cheapest car rental company in Caloundra?
Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in Caloundra, with rates from AUD $73 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
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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