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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.

  • EuropcarIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From $35/day

    for 27 Apr - 02 May 2025
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  • EuropcarCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $36/day

    for 27 Apr - 02 May 2025
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  • EuropcarStandard SUV
    Standard SUV

    From $37/day

    for 27 Apr - 02 May 2025
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  • EuropcarIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $41/day

    for 27 Apr - 02 May 2025
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  • EuropcarStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $43/day

    for 25 Apr - 28 Apr 2025
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  • ThriftyEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $49/day

    for 29 Apr - 04 May 2025
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Showing 6 of 19 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 24, 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 24 April, 2025

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Caloundra car rental booking experience 4.3/5
(28 reviews)
  • 19 Feb 2025

    Very easy to use

    stephen g.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    Sunshine Coast Airport
    Mazda CX-3 or similar
  • 28 Dec 2024

    Super easy

    jennifer p.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 08 Feb 2025

    Easy to book on line.

    desmond w.
    Booked: Mg 3 Core or similar
    Gold Coast Southport
    Mg 3 Core or similar
  • 24 Feb 2025

    Amazing

    boraa d.
    Booked: Toyota Camry or similar
    Revesby (western Sydney)
    Toyota Camry or similar
  • 23 Feb 2025

    Easy to follow

    lesley l.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 14 Feb 2025

    Smooth, easy to follow process

    clare u.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 26 Feb 2025

    Easy

    tim g.
    Booked: Mercedes Eqa 350 or similar
    Melbourne City
    Mercedes Eqa 350 or similar
  • 12 Feb 2025

    Chap we spoke to was very helpful and very pleasant 👏

    douglas t.
    Booked: Hyundai i30 or similar
    Launceston Downtown
    Hyundai i30 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Caloundra

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, 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.

Car models commonly available in Caloundra

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 Ioniq 6

    Hyundai Ioniq 6Electric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

    Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access

    Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access

    5

    2

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Europcar, 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 CX3

    Mazda CX3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • 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 Eclipse Cross

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Polestar vehicles for hire in Caloundra

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

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

    Mine Equipped Toyota Prado

    Mine Equipped Toyota Prado

    5

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    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, 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 Hatch Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab

    Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • 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

    5

    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

    Thrifty, 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

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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 24 April, 2025

Caloundra daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$84

$107

Fri

25 Apr

$105

$107

Sat

26 Apr

$84

$107

Sun

27 Apr

$92

$107

Mon

28 Apr

$84

$107

Tue

29 Apr

$56

$107

Wed

30 Apr

$84

$107

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$105

$116

Fri

25 Apr

$43

$111

Sat

26 Apr

$42

$116

Sun

27 Apr

$35

$111

Mon

28 Apr

$42

$116

Tue

29 Apr

$36

$116

Wed

30 Apr

$42

$116

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$133

$165

Fri

25 Apr

$45

$165

Sat

26 Apr

$44

$163

Sun

27 Apr

$37

$168

Mon

28 Apr

$43

$168

Tue

29 Apr

$37

$168

Wed

30 Apr

$43

$168

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$149

$180

Fri

25 Apr

$180

$180

Sat

26 Apr

$149

$197

Sun

27 Apr

$161

$183

Mon

28 Apr

$149

$197

Tue

29 Apr

$137

$197

Wed

30 Apr

$149

$197

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$69

$86

Fri

25 Apr

$42

$42

Sat

26 Apr

$42

$86

Sun

27 Apr

$36

$42

Mon

28 Apr

$42

$86

Tue

29 Apr

$38

$86

Wed

30 Apr

$43

$86

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$80

$94

Fri

25 Apr

$51

$94

Sat

26 Apr

$51

$93

Sun

27 Apr

$41

$119

Mon

28 Apr

$81

$119

Tue

29 Apr

$45

$102

Wed

30 Apr

$81

$102

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$93

$133

Fri

25 Apr

$113

$133

Sat

26 Apr

$93

$133

Sun

27 Apr

$91

$133

Mon

28 Apr

$93

$133

Tue

29 Apr

$62

$133

Wed

30 Apr

$93

$133

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$238

$238

Fri

25 Apr

$43

$43

Sat

26 Apr

$43

$238

Sun

27 Apr

$43

$43

Mon

28 Apr

$43

$238

Tue

29 Apr

$43

$238

Wed

30 Apr

$43

$238

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 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

Fri

25 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

Sat

26 Apr

$165

$175

Sun

27 Apr

$151

$174

Mon

28 Apr

$165

$175

Tue

29 Apr

$134

$175

Wed

30 Apr

$165

$175

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$190

$200

Fri

25 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

Sat

26 Apr

$190

$200

Sun

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

Mon

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

Tue

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

Wed

30 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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$85

$92

Fri

25 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

Sat

26 Apr

$85

$85

Sun

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

Mon

28 Apr

$85

$92

Tue

29 Apr

$65

$92

Wed

30 Apr

$85

$92

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 Apr

$98

$104

Fri

25 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

Sat

26 Apr

$98

$98

Sun

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

Mon

28 Apr

$98

$98

Tue

29 Apr

$90

$98

Wed

30 Apr

$98

$98

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

24 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

Fri

25 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

Sat

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

Sun

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

Mon

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

Tue

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

Wed

30 Apr

$105

$105

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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 24 April, 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 Currimundi (sunshine Coast)

    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 Currimundi (sunshine Coast)

    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 - 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 $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.

  • 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 $43 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 $134 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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