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.
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 01, 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 01 March, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Caloundra. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
43%
Kia SportageStandard SUV
5
4
3 small
Europcar
2
21%
Mg Zs ExciteIntermediate SUV
5
4
2 small
Europcar
3
14%
Skoda ScalaIntermediate Car
5
4
2 small
Europcar
4
7%
Mg 3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Europcar
5
7%
6 Cubic Metre VanCompact Commercial Van/Truck
2
2
Hertz
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
Hertz, Thrifty
Hyundai Ioniq 6Electric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
Avis, Hertz, Sixt, Thrifty
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, Hertz, Thrifty
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Mazda CX5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
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
Hertz, Thrifty
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
Hertz, Thrifty
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
Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
7
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Thrifty
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
2
Hertz, Thrifty
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Hertz, Thrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
Hertz, Thrifty
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
VW Tiguan
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
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 01 March, 2025
Per day price range
01 Mar
$53
$53
$64
$64
02 Mar
$40
$40
$40
$40
03 Mar
$40
$40
$64
$64
04 Mar
$35
$35
$64
$64
05 Mar
$40
$40
$64
$64
06 Mar
$35
$35
$64
$64
07 Mar
$53
$53
$64
$64
Per day price range
01 Mar
$46
$46
$63
$63
02 Mar
$46
$46
$63
$63
03 Mar
$46
$46
$77
$77
04 Mar
$40
$40
$77
$77
05 Mar
$46
$46
$77
$77
06 Mar
$40
$40
$184
$184
07 Mar
$45
$45
$124
$124
Per day price range
01 Mar
$77
$77
$100
$100
02 Mar
$87
$87
$100
$100
03 Mar
$77
$77
$100
$100
04 Mar
$56
$56
$100
$100
05 Mar
$77
$77
$100
$100
06 Mar
$56
$56
$100
$100
07 Mar
$77
$77
$100
$100
Per day price range
01 Mar
$62
$62
$96
$96
02 Mar
$95
$95
$96
$96
03 Mar
$62
$62
$96
$96
04 Mar
$46
$46
$96
$96
05 Mar
$62
$62
$96
$96
06 Mar
$46
$46
$96
$96
07 Mar
$62
$62
$96
$96
Per day price range
01 Mar
$65
$65
$101
$101
02 Mar
$94
$94
$101
$101
03 Mar
$58
$58
$101
$101
04 Mar
$48
$48
$101
$101
05 Mar
$61
$61
$101
$101
06 Mar
$61
$61
$101
$101
07 Mar
$59
$59
$101
$101
Per day price range
01 Mar
$66
$66
$137
$137
02 Mar
$120
$120
$147
$147
03 Mar
$62
$62
$135
$135
04 Mar
$50
$50
$135
$135
05 Mar
$62
$62
$121
$121
06 Mar
$64
$64
$122
$122
07 Mar
$117
$117
$147
$147
Per day price range
01 Mar
$135
$135
$170
$170
02 Mar
$135
$135
$136
$136
03 Mar
$135
$135
$170
$170
04 Mar
$128
$128
$170
$170
05 Mar
$135
$135
$170
$170
06 Mar
$128
$128
$170
$170
07 Mar
$135
$135
$170
$170
Per day price range
01 Mar
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
02 Mar
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
03 Mar
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
04 Mar
$61
$61
$61
$61
05 Mar
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
06 Mar
$61
$61
$61
$61
07 Mar
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
01 Mar
$64
$64
$238
$238
02 Mar
$122
$122
$122
$122
03 Mar
$60
$60
$238
$238
04 Mar
$58
$58
$238
$238
05 Mar
$60
$60
$238
$238
06 Mar
$62
$62
$238
$238
07 Mar
$122
$122
$238
$238
Per day price range
01 Mar
$143
$143
$165
$165
02 Mar
$146
$146
$149
$149
03 Mar
$143
$143
$166
$166
04 Mar
$83
$83
$165
$165
05 Mar
$146
$146
$151
$151
06 Mar
$111
$111
$174
$174
07 Mar
$128
$128
$149
$149
Per day price range
01 Mar
$175
$175
$195
$195
02 Mar
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
03 Mar
$175
$175
$195
$195
04 Mar
$164
$164
$195
$195
05 Mar
$175
$175
$195
$195
06 Mar
$164
$164
$195
$195
07 Mar
$175
$175
$195
$195
Per day price range
01 Mar
$61
$61
$64
$64
02 Mar
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
03 Mar
$61
$61
$64
$64
04 Mar
$61
$61
$64
$64
05 Mar
$61
$61
$64
$64
06 Mar
$61
$61
$64
$64
07 Mar
$61
$61
$64
$64
Per day price range
01 Mar
$81
$81
$95
$95
02 Mar
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
03 Mar
$81
$81
$95
$95
04 Mar
$75
$75
$95
$95
05 Mar
$81
$81
$95
$95
06 Mar
$75
$75
$95
$95
07 Mar
$81
$81
$95
$95
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 01 March, 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 a Compact Car, up to AUD $130 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 $58 and AUD $215 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 $83 and AUD $195 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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