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Car rental rates in Caloundra

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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  • EuropcarCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $34/day

    for 31 Jan - 05 Feb 2025
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  • HertzEconomy SUV
    Economy SUV

    From $40/day

    for 31 Jan - 05 Feb 2025
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  • EuropcarIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $42/day

    for 02 Feb - 07 Feb 2025
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  • BudgetStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $44/day

    for 02 Feb - 07 Feb 2025
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  • BudgetCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $47/day

    for 30 Jan - 02 Feb 2025
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  • EuropcarIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From $49/day

    for 31 Jan - 05 Feb 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 28, 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 28 January, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Caloundra car rental booking experience 4.4/5
(27 reviews)
  • 11 Dec 2024

    Excellent

    ebi m.
    Booked: Skoda Scala or similar
    Maroochydore Kawana
    Skoda Scala or similar
  • 06 Dec 2024

    Quick and easy to use website and booking process.

    paul g.
    Booked: Mg 3 Core or similar
    Maroochydore Kawana
    Mg 3 Core or similar
  • 04 Dec 2024

    Easy and quick

    maxwell w.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Maroochydore Kawana
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 22 Oct 2024

    Very sumplw

    jane w.
    Booked: Mg Zs Excite or similar
    Maroochydore Kawana
    Mg Zs Excite or similar
  • 27 Dec 2024

    Very easy to use

    carissa m.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 12 Oct 2024

    clear and simple process

    stephen g.
    Booked: Subaru Crosstrek or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Subaru Crosstrek or similar
  • 02 Dec 2024

    Straight forward booking process

    aaron b.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Maroochydore Downtown
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 29 Dec 2024

    Very happy

    paul c.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
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    Kia Carnival or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Caloundra

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots in Caloundra.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Caloundra

Popular rental car models in Caloundra last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    48%

    $37
    $115
    Mg 3 Core

    Mg 3 CoreCompact Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 2

    26%

    $36
    $116
    Skoda Scala

    Skoda ScalaIntermediate Car

    5

    4

    3 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 3

    13%

    $39
    $72
    Mg Zs Excite

    Mg Zs ExciteIntermediate SUV

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 4

    9%

    $50
    $104
    Kia Sportage

    Kia SportageStandard SUV

    5

    4

    3 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 5

    4%

    $29
    $29
    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Avis

BYD vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • BYD Atto 3

    BYD Atto 3Electric

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Ford vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Ford Everest Trend

    Ford Everest Trend

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Sixt

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Sixt

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

MG vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Mg 3 Core

    Mg 3 Core

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Mg Zs Excite

    Mg Zs Excite

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

Skoda vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Skoda Scala

    Skoda Scala

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Subaru vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Subaru Crosstrek

    Subaru Crosstrek

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Subaru Forester

    Subaru Forester

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • 12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    7

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray

    2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    9 Cubic Metre Van

    9 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Budget

    VW Tiguan

    VW Tiguan

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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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 28 January, 2025

Caloundra daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$37

$160

Wed

29 Jan

$37

$160

Thu

30 Jan

$66

$160

Fri

31 Jan

$34

$160

Sat

01 Feb

$58

$208

Sun

02 Feb

$35

$58

Mon

03 Feb

$38

$208

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$94

$113

Wed

29 Jan

$94

$105

Thu

30 Jan

$46

$94

Fri

31 Jan

$46

$94

Sat

01 Feb

$60

$64

Sun

02 Feb

$42

$77

Mon

03 Feb

$53

$73

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$118

$194

Wed

29 Jan

$118

$194

Thu

30 Jan

$118

$194

Fri

31 Jan

$102

$194

Sat

01 Feb

$71

$168

Sun

02 Feb

$44

$121

Mon

03 Feb

$79

$100

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$101

$201

Wed

29 Jan

$101

$201

Thu

30 Jan

$47

$201

Fri

31 Jan

$40

$201

Sat

01 Feb

$47

$201

Sun

02 Feb

$47

$73

Mon

03 Feb

$58

$201

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$49

$222

Wed

29 Jan

$51

$222

Thu

30 Jan

$57

$222

Fri

31 Jan

$49

$222

Sat

01 Feb

$62

$111

Sun

02 Feb

$49

$108

Mon

03 Feb

$62

$111

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$50

$258

Wed

29 Jan

$51

$258

Thu

30 Jan

$58

$258

Fri

31 Jan

$50

$258

Sat

01 Feb

$62

$141

Sun

02 Feb

$50

$189

Mon

03 Feb

$62

$138

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$204

$251

Wed

29 Jan

$204

$251

Thu

30 Jan

$200

$251

Fri

31 Jan

$189

$251

Sat

01 Feb

$131

$251

Sun

02 Feb

$107

$204

Mon

03 Feb

$119

$251

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$251

$251

Wed

29 Jan

$251

$251

Thu

30 Jan

$251

$251

Fri

31 Jan

$188

$251

Sat

01 Feb

$144

$198

Sun

02 Feb

$113

$201

Mon

03 Feb

$146

$198

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$129

$129

Wed

29 Jan

$129

$129

Thu

30 Jan

$129

$129

Fri

31 Jan

$122

$129

Sat

01 Feb

$129

$129

Sun

02 Feb

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

Mon

03 Feb

$129

$129

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$109

$142

Wed

29 Jan

$109

$142

Thu

30 Jan

$109

$142

Fri

31 Jan

$66

$142

Sat

01 Feb

$109

$142

Sun

02 Feb

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

Mon

03 Feb

$109

$142

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$98

$221

Wed

29 Jan

$98

$221

Thu

30 Jan

$98

$221

Fri

31 Jan

$98

$221

Sat

01 Feb

$98

$221

Sun

02 Feb

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

Mon

03 Feb

$98

$221

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Jan

$100

$100

Wed

29 Jan

$100

$100

Thu

30 Jan

$100

$100

Fri

31 Jan

$91

$100

Sat

01 Feb

$100

$100

Sun

02 Feb

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

Mon

03 Feb

$100

$100

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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 28 January, 2025

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Car rental depots in Caloundra

Car hire depots in Caloundra are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Currumundi Downtown

    704 Nicklin Way, Currimundi QLD, 4551

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Budget Currumundi

    704 Nicklin Way, Currimundi QLD, 4551

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Dollar Caloundra Downtown

    1D Baldwin Street, Caloundra QLD, 4551

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

  • Europcar Maroochydore Kawana

    294 Nicklin Way, Warana QLD, 4575

    Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Hertz Caloundra Downtown

    51 Bowman Road, Caloundra QLD, 4551

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

  • Sixt Currimundi

    678 Nicklin Way, Currimundi QLD, 4551

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.40 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Caloundra

    51 Bowman Road, Caloundra QLD, 4551

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

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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 $34 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $234 per day for a Premium 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 AUD $113 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 Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Caloundra?

    Sixt 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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