Car hire in Caloundra

To book a car on Turo in Caloundra, you must create a Turo account, be 21 years old or older, have a valid driver's licence, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you're booking your first trip, you'll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver's licence and some other information. In most cases, you'll get approved immediately, and you'll be set for every future road trip, business trip, and family holiday!

Whether you need a cheap car hire or luxury vehicle, find your perfect car type on Turo. Here's an overview of just some of the car rentals available:

- Electric cars: Hire electric cars like a Tesla to get around Caloundra with ease while reducing your carbon footprint.

- 7 seaters and people mover hire: Travelling around Caloundra in a big group? People movers like the Kia Carnival have ample space and plenty of comfort features.

- Compact cars: Zip around Caloundra in compact cars like the Toyota Corolla.

- Sports cars: Enjoy the superior handling and sleek look of a sports car hire like the Subaru BRZ or BMW M2.

- Vintage cars: Bring yourself back in time and elevate your look for an event with a vintage car hire.

- Exotic and luxury car hire: Hire an exotic car to add a level of glamour and excitement to a special event you're attending in Caloundra.

- Van rental: Carry large items (like surfboards) or many passengers with ease with a van hire.

- Ute rental: Utes like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger are great for road trips or when you simply need to transport gear.

- Convertibles: Experience Caloundra's fresh air and stunning scenery from the car as you travel in a stylish convertible.

- SUVs: For the best balance of comfort, ease of driving, and space, you can't go wrong with SUVs like the Toyota Highlander.

- 4WDs: 4WDs like the Ford Everest and Jeep Grand Cherokee offer extra space and confident, comfortable driving for longer trips across Queensland.

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Whether you're in the mood for beachside relaxation, island adventures, or inland escapes, there's a day trip for everyone. Here are three top recommendations for unforgettable day trips from Caloundra.

Noosa

Stop by Noosa National Park to enjoy Noosa Heads, Lake Weyba, and the varied wildlife living in the area like koalas and cockatoos. Afterwards, hop over to the iconic Noosa Main Beach or visit the nearby Noosa Everglades. Watching the sunset as you glide along the Noosa River on a cruise is one of the best ways to end the day.

Moreton Island

From snorkelling and diving around the Tangalooma Wrecks to relaxing on the massive dunes, there's plenty to do around the third-largest sand island in the world. Don't miss the chance to hand-feed wild dolphins and explore the Blue Lagoon.

Toowoomba

Head inland to Toowoomba (Queensland's Garden City) and enjoy its beautifully maintained parks and gardens. Botanical enthusiasts will love the Carnival of Flowers, while the historic Cobb+Co Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the region's history.

Unlike traditional car hire companies, Turo hosts set their own pick up locations.

This means you have the choice to get your vehicle from multiple places in Caloundra and beyond. You can even request delivery to a custom pick up location like your hotel.

Here are some of the top car hire locations around downtown Caloundra:

- Caloundra city centre

- Moffat Beach

- Shelly Beach

- Kings Beach

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Skip the airport car rental counter and complete your entire car hire process on the Turo app.

Once you've arrived at Sunshine Coast Airport, exit the airport building and it's just a short walk across Friendship Avenue before you reach the short-term parking. Simply pick up your car hire and start your journey.

The airport is a 45-minute drive from Caloundra.

Make different occasions extra special with the perfect car hire on Turo:

Vacation car hire: From SUVs to people movers, you can find a variety of cars on Turo to take you on your Sunshine Coast adventure safely and comfortably.

Event car hire: Need to make an impression at a big formal event or wedding? Hire a luxury, sports, or vintage car to match the occasion.

Long-term car hire: Need a vehicle for a longer stint? Turo hosts offer hire options that stretch from a few weeks to several months.

No, you don't need personal insurance coverage to book a car on Turo.

When booking a car in Australia, you'll also choose between the Premier (if available), Standard, and Minimum protection plans. Each plan includes varying limits on financial responsibility for damage to a host's vehicle. All trips include up to $20,000,000 (per event) in legal liability protection. Legal liability protection protects against damage to other people's property and death or bodily injury (where the legal liability is not covered or capable of being covered by any statutory or compulsory scheme) as a result of an accident involving the vehicle. All protection is provided by Turo Travels Mutual.*

On your Account page, make sure you've checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we'll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals on car hire in Caloundra!

Additionally, frequent travellers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totalling 10 days in a 90-day period!**

Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.

Some hosts offer car hire with unlimited KMs; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you'll see the total kilometres you're allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.

You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours' notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a cancellation fee.

In the rare event a host cancels, you'll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we'll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.

Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced safety measures and cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses.

No. Unlike traditional rental car companies, Turo is a car rental marketplace where trusted local hosts share their cars with guests in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — hosts on Turo share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.

There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add any additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in Australia can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.

To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver's licence and meet the age requirements for the car you've booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.

Yes, long term car rental is available in Caloundra on Turo. You can find booking periods from a few weeks to even a couple of months.

The cost of hiring a car in Caloundra (or Sunshine Coast Airport) depends on several factors. This includes car type, booking length, extras, and any delivery options selected (for example, some hosts charge a fee if you want to pick up your car from a custom location like your home). Look out for lower car hire prices on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.

No, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Caloundra. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full licence - no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.

The minimum age to rent a car in Caloundra on Turo is 21 years of age, with all drivers under 25 years old being subjected to an extra cost of $15/day (a.k.a the Young Driver Surcharge). Plus, if you're looking to hire certain vehicle classes, you must be 25 or older to book a Deluxe Class vehicle, and 30 or older to book a Super Deluxe Class vehicle.

If you're visiting from overseas, you can drive using your overseas licence in Caloundra (and the rest of Queensland) as long as it is current. However, if your driver's licence is not written in English, you will either need to produce an English translation of it or have an international driving permit.