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Great value rental cars from Caloundra’s most trusted car hire providers
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.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in Caloundra easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
From $50/day
for 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
From $56/day
for 18 Jul - 21 Jul 2025
From $73/day
for 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
From $75/day
for 17 Jul - 22 Jul 2025
From $75/day
for 15 Jul - 20 Jul 2025
From $81/day
for 18 Jul - 21 Jul 2025Showing 6 of 15 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 12, 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 12 July, 2025
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| 🚗 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. |
1
25%
Mg 3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Europcar
2
25%
Kia StonicCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Budget
3
13%
Kia SportageStandard SUV
5
4
3 small
Europcar
4
13%
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Budget
5
13%
Subaru ForesterStandard SUV
5
4
3 small
Europcar
BYD Atto 3Electric
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
Europcar
Ford Everest Trend
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai Ioniq 5Electric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai Ioniq 6Electric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
Avis, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
2
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget, Sixt, Europcar
Kia K4
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
Avis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
Avis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab
5
5
4 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
Thrifty, Hertz
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
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 12 July, 2025
Per day price range
12 Jul
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 Jul
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 Jul
$108
$108
$153
$153
15 Jul
$75
$75
$153
$153
16 Jul
$108
$108
$153
$153
17 Jul
$75
$75
$153
$153
18 Jul
$101
$101
$125
$125
Per day price range
12 Jul
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 Jul
$224
$224
$224
$224
14 Jul
$137
$137
$169
$169
15 Jul
$90
$90
$169
$169
16 Jul
$119
$119
$169
$169
17 Jul
$90
$90
$169
$169
18 Jul
$119
$119
$147
$147
Per day price range
12 Jul
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 Jul
$147
$147
$256
$256
14 Jul
$144
$144
$177
$177
15 Jul
$123
$123
$177
$177
16 Jul
$144
$144
$177
$177
17 Jul
$73
$73
$177
$177
18 Jul
$95
$95
$177
$177
Per day price range
12 Jul
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 Jul
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 Jul
$169
$169
$179
$179
15 Jul
$167
$167
$179
$179
16 Jul
$169
$169
$179
$179
17 Jul
$167
$167
$179
$179
18 Jul
$169
$169
$179
$179
Per day price range
12 Jul
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 Jul
$116
$116
$116
$116
14 Jul
$101
$101
$101
$101
15 Jul
$80
$80
$101
$101
16 Jul
$57
$57
$57
$57
17 Jul
$50
$50
$95
$95
18 Jul
$53
$53
$104
$104
Per day price range
12 Jul
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 Jul
$128
$128
$128
$128
14 Jul
$105
$105
$105
$105
15 Jul
$82
$82
$105
$105
16 Jul
$104
$104
$104
$104
17 Jul
$71
$71
$100
$100
18 Jul
$56
$56
$56
$56
Per day price range
12 Jul
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 Jul
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 Jul
$137
$137
$137
$137
15 Jul
$95
$95
$137
$137
16 Jul
$137
$137
$137
$137
17 Jul
$95
$95
$137
$137
18 Jul
$113
$113
$137
$137
Per day price range
12 Jul
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 Jul
$221
$221
$221
$221
14 Jul
$152
$152
$153
$153
15 Jul
$90
$90
$143
$143
16 Jul
$141
$141
$143
$143
17 Jul
$90
$90
$143
$143
18 Jul
$141
$141
$143
$143
Per day price range
12 Jul
$199
$199
$210
$210
13 Jul
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 Jul
$199
$199
$210
$210
15 Jul
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
16 Jul
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
17 Jul
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
18 Jul
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
Per day price range
12 Jul
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 Jul
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 Jul
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
15 Jul
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
16 Jul
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
17 Jul
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
18 Jul
$81
$81
$99
$99
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 12 July, 2025
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).
Car hire depots in Caloundra are marked on the map below.
704 Nicklin Way (Metro), Currimundi QLD, 4551
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704 Nicklin Way, Currimundi QLD, 4551
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1D Baldwin Street, Caloundra QLD, 4551
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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294 Nicklin Way, Warana QLD, 4575
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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51 Bowman Road, Caloundra, Qld QLD, 4551
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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3.20 • 1 rating
678 Nicklin Way, Currimundi QLD, 4551
Today • 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Today •7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
4.40 • 1 rating
51 Bowman Road, Caloundra QLD, 4551
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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On hiring a car in Caloundra, Queensland
Prices start at AUD $50 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $170 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Caloundra.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $90 and AUD $91 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car 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 $199 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Caloundra.
The highest-rated rental car in Caloundra is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Sixt is the highest-rated car hire provider in Caloundra, based on ratings by our customers.
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.
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.
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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