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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.


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.

  • ThriftyEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $44/day

    for 05 Apr - 10 Apr 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $45/day

    for 05 Apr - 10 Apr 2025
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  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From $45/day

    for 05 Apr - 10 Apr 2025
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  • HertzEconomy SUV
    Economy SUV

    From $46/day

    for 05 Apr - 10 Apr 2025
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  • HertzFullsize Car
    Fullsize Car

    From $56/day

    for 05 Apr - 10 Apr 2025
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  • SixtIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $58/day

    for 03 Apr - 06 Apr 2025
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Showing 6 of 18 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 02, 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 02 April, 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
  • 07 Dec 2024

    Quick and easy process

    hemavani s.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Geelong
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 29 Dec 2024

    Fast and easy and happy that I have the option to cancel without penalty

    davina s.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Bunbury
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 20 Jan 2025

    Fast, efficient, easy.

    stephen t.
    Booked: Mg 3 Core or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Mg 3 Core or similar
  • 15 Jan 2025

    Easy and helpful

    rosemary m.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 20 Jan 2025

    Worked easily and interface was logical

    philip d.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Sydney Domestic Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Caloundra

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots in Caloundra.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Caloundra daily rate data

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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 02 April, 2025

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

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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

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    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

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    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 - 3:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 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 $44 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $126 per day for a Fullsize Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Caloundra.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Caloundra?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $84 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car 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 $143 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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