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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
View offerTravel 01 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $61/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 01 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $63/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 01 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $65/day
Special
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 04 Sep 2026
from AUD $66/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 04 Sep 2026
from AUD $74/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 01 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $75/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
View offerTravel 01 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $77/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 01 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $78/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 30 Aug - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $82/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 27, 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 27 August, 2026
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- 08 May 2026cornelis v.Booked: Large SUVHobart City
- 13 Aug 2026dan d.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarHobart Airport
- 14 Aug 2026douglas m.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarGold Coast Airport
- 25 Aug 2026guixin l.Booked: Hyundai Staria or similarAdelaide Airport
- 01 Aug 2026jose leo v.Booked: Mystery Car or similarBrisbane Airport
- 14 Aug 2026megan p.Booked: Mystery Car or similarAdelaide Airport
- 06 Aug 2026mark m.Booked: Compact AutomaticAdelaide Airport
- 02 Aug 2026alan v.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarAlice Springs 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
27%
$74$74Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty, Avis
2
18%
$38$124Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget, Europcar
3
18%
$65$65Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
4
9%
$84$84Hyundai KonaIntermediate SUV
5
4
3 small
Rent withEuropcar
5
9%
$115$115
Kia StonicCompact SUV
5
5
3 small
Rent withBudget
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 K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Sportage
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 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
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
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Budget, Avis
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
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Showing 10 of 13 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in Caloundra
12 seater bus with luggage trailer
12
2
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
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 27 August, 2026
Caloundra daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$61
$134
28 Aug
$73
$85
29 Aug
$73
$134
30 Aug
$64
$85
31 Aug
$73
$85
01 Sep
$61
$85
02 Sep
$73
$85
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$65
$135
28 Aug
$85
$113
29 Aug
$110
$138
30 Aug
$74
$110
31 Aug
$79
$100
01 Sep
$78
$103
02 Sep
$85
$103
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$78
$216
28 Aug
$96
$153
29 Aug
$96
$153
30 Aug
$81
$216
31 Aug
$96
$153
01 Sep
$78
$141
02 Sep
$96
$141
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$65
$137
28 Aug
$78
$112
29 Aug
$78
$144
30 Aug
$79
$102
31 Aug
$78
$102
01 Sep
$65
$102
02 Sep
$78
$102
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$76
$194
28 Aug
$99
$130
29 Aug
$100
$152
30 Aug
$82
$194
31 Aug
$93
$130
01 Sep
$86
$119
02 Sep
$93
$119
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$97
$244
28 Aug
$115
$180
29 Aug
$129
$180
30 Aug
$97
$168
31 Aug
$125
$180
01 Sep
$104
$179
02 Sep
$115
$148
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$225
$229
28 Aug
$149
$167
29 Aug
$149
$167
30 Aug
$149
$229
31 Aug
$142
$197
01 Sep
$122
$197
02 Sep
$149
$197
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$134
$179
28 Aug
$169
$179
29 Aug
$169
$179
30 Aug
$155
$158
31 Aug
$169
$179
01 Sep
$134
$215
02 Sep
$169
$215
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
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
28 Aug
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
29 Aug
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
30 Aug
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
31 Aug
$85
$90
01 Sep
$77
$90
02 Sep
$85
$90
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
$100
$120
28 Aug
$115
$120
29 Aug
$115
$120
30 Aug
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
31 Aug
$115
$120
01 Sep
$103
$120
02 Sep
$115
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
27 Aug
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
28 Aug
$120
$125
29 Aug
$120
$125
30 Aug
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
31 Aug
$120
$125
01 Sep
$105
$125
02 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 27 August, 2026
Sunshine Coast Airport car hire
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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 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM704 Nicklin Way (Metro), Queensland
Budget Currimundi (sunshine Coast)
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM704 Nicklin Way, Queensland
Dollar Caloundra Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun Closed1D Baldwin Street, Queensland
Europcar Maroochydore Kawana
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM294 Nicklin Way, Queensland
Hertz Caloundra Downtown
View details3.2 (1)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun Closed51 Bowman Road, Queensland
Sixt Currimundi
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, Sun Closed678 Nicklin Way, Queensland
Thrifty Caloundra
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 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?
For a rental period from 27 August to 1 September 2026, prices range from AUD $61 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $229 per day for a Premium SUV. 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 27 August to 1 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 25,400 rental car bookings in Caloundra over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 10 days beforehand can save you over 17 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Caloundra?
A minivan hired in Caloundra from 27 August to 1 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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