Car hire in Caloundra, Australia

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Caloundra?

Our data shows that January is the cheapest month to rent a car in Caloundra. It’s around 31 € per day in January, compared to the yearly average of 34 € per day.
Cheapest month avgJanuary • 31 €
Yearly avg price34 €

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There are 15 car hire providers in Caloundra. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Caloundra

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Caloundra. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Caloundra

What's the most popular car to hire in Caloundra?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Suzuki Swift is the most popular car to hire in Caloundra, with prices starting from 27 € per day. The Kia Carnival and similar models are also popular drives in Caloundra.
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift18% chose this
Kia Carnival
Kia Carnival14% chose this
Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Tahoe9% chose this
Kia Ceed
Kia Ceed9% chose this
Most popular carSuzuki Swift
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Caloundra's cheapest car hire providers

Turo has the cheapest car hire in Caloundra right now, with prices from 27 € per day. You'll save an average of 23 € per day when you book with them.
Turofrom 27 € per day
Thriftyfrom 43 € per day
Hertzfrom 51 € per day
Europcarfrom 55 € per day
Cheapest providerTuro
Book with them to save around23 € per day

Hiring a car in Caloundra: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyBudget
Most popular carCompact, Estate
Average daily price28 €
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Caloundra

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Caloundra car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Caloundra that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Caloundra for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Caloundra avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Caloundra, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Caloundra car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Caloundra will set you back around 28 € per day or 195 € per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Caloundra is an economy estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Compact, Estate.

The cheapest car hire companies in Caloundra are currently Thrifty and Hertz.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Caloundra is currently November.

On average, around 195 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Caloundra is 189 €.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Caloundra for a whole month is 1.181 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Caloundra, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Caloundra that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Caloundra.

Most places – Caloundra included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 27 € per day. The average price per day is around 58 €.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Budget, Europcar and Turo offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Turo as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Caloundra.