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 $35/day
for 29 Apr - 04 May 2025
From $35/day
for 29 Apr - 04 May 2025
From $38/day
for 29 Apr - 04 May 2025
From $43/day
for 27 Apr - 30 Apr 2025
From $44/day
for 01 May - 06 May 2025
From $45/day
for 29 Apr - 04 May 2025Showing 6 of 19 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 26, 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 26 April, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Caloundra. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
BYD Atto 3Electric
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Ford Everest Trend
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Ioniq 6Electric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
2
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget, Europcar, Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
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
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Sixt
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
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, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
Avis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, 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
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
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 26 April, 2025
Per day price range
26 Apr
$84
$84
$107
$107
27 Apr
$105
$105
$107
$107
28 Apr
$84
$84
$107
$107
29 Apr
$56
$56
$107
$107
30 Apr
$84
$84
$107
$107
01 May
$46
$46
$81
$81
02 May
$59
$59
$81
$81
Per day price range
26 Apr
$50
$50
$116
$116
27 Apr
$42
$42
$111
$111
28 Apr
$42
$42
$116
$116
29 Apr
$35
$35
$116
$116
30 Apr
$42
$42
$116
$116
01 May
$35
$35
$111
$111
02 May
$42
$42
$111
$111
Per day price range
26 Apr
$62
$62
$163
$163
27 Apr
$43
$43
$168
$168
28 Apr
$43
$43
$168
$168
29 Apr
$35
$35
$168
$168
30 Apr
$43
$43
$168
$168
01 May
$35
$35
$193
$193
02 May
$43
$43
$193
$193
Per day price range
26 Apr
$149
$149
$183
$183
27 Apr
$180
$180
$183
$183
28 Apr
$149
$149
$183
$183
29 Apr
$149
$149
$197
$197
30 Apr
$149
$149
$197
$197
01 May
$124
$124
$208
$208
02 May
$141
$141
$208
$208
Per day price range
26 Apr
$58
$58
$86
$86
27 Apr
$42
$42
$42
$42
28 Apr
$42
$42
$86
$86
29 Apr
$38
$38
$86
$86
30 Apr
$43
$43
$86
$86
01 May
$38
$38
$64
$64
02 May
$45
$45
$64
$64
Per day price range
26 Apr
$59
$59
$93
$93
27 Apr
$78
$78
$93
$93
28 Apr
$80
$80
$102
$102
29 Apr
$45
$45
$102
$102
30 Apr
$80
$80
$102
$102
01 May
$51
$51
$78
$78
02 May
$51
$51
$78
$78
Per day price range
26 Apr
$93
$93
$133
$133
27 Apr
$107
$107
$133
$133
28 Apr
$93
$93
$133
$133
29 Apr
$62
$62
$133
$133
30 Apr
$93
$93
$133
$133
01 May
$51
$51
$120
$120
02 May
$69
$69
$100
$100
Per day price range
26 Apr
$46
$46
$238
$238
27 Apr
$43
$43
$43
$43
28 Apr
$43
$43
$238
$238
29 Apr
$43
$43
$238
$238
30 Apr
$43
$43
$238
$238
01 May
$43
$43
$238
$238
02 May
$43
$43
$238
$238
Per day price range
26 Apr
$165
$165
$175
$175
27 Apr
$170
$170
$174
$174
28 Apr
$165
$165
$175
$175
29 Apr
$149
$149
$175
$175
30 Apr
$171
$171
$174
$174
01 May
$112
$112
$149
$149
02 May
$146
$146
$149
$149
Per day price range
26 Apr
$190
$190
$200
$200
27 Apr
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 Apr
$190
$190
$200
$200
29 Apr
$183
$183
$200
$200
30 Apr
$190
$190
$200
$200
01 May
$164
$164
$195
$195
02 May
$175
$175
$195
$195
Per day price range
26 Apr
$92
$92
$92
$92
27 Apr
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 Apr
$85
$85
$92
$92
29 Apr
$65
$65
$85
$85
30 Apr
$85
$85
$92
$92
01 May
$61
$61
$64
$64
02 May
$61
$61
$64
$64
Per day price range
26 Apr
$98
$98
$98
$98
27 Apr
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 Apr
$98
$98
$98
$98
29 Apr
$90
$90
$98
$98
30 Apr
$98
$98
$98
$98
01 May
$75
$75
$81
$81
02 May
$81
$81
$81
$81
Per day price range
26 Apr
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
27 Apr
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 Apr
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 Apr
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 Apr
$105
$105
$105
$105
01 May
$106
$106
$106
$106
02 May
$115
$115
$115
$115
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 26 April, 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, Currimundi QLD, 4551
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
704 Nicklin Way, Currimundi QLD, 4551
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1D Baldwin Street, Caloundra QLD, 4551
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
294 Nicklin Way, Warana QLD, 4575
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
51 Bowman Road, Caloundra QLD, 4551
Today • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
678 Nicklin Way, Currimundi QLD, 4551
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
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 $35 per day for an Intermediate SUV, up to AUD $165 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 AUD $43 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 between AUD $112 and AUD $175 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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