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Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Cheap Car Hire in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport from R497

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport with a pick-up date of 10/2 and drop-off date of 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 1 February 2026.
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There are currently 117 hire locations operating at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport spread across 47 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is small car at R497 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

R497+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R520+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 227+

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SUV

SUV

R676+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 664+

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Mini

Mini

R503+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R523+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R743+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 008+

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Supplier choice van

Supplier choice van

R2 505+

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Best car hire deals found at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport with an average daily rate of R907. Data was last updated on 1 February 2026.
Mini CountrymanR523/day
4
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A/C
Mini Countryman
Found 01/30/26
Ford EcoSportR676/day
2
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Found 01/30/26
Nissan MicraR497/day
4
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A/C
Nissan Micra
Found 01/30/26

Cheapflights insights for Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

To get the best deal on car hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, book about 23 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R386, which is about 1 066% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car hire company at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10). Apex (rated 9.8/10 with 8 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Apex
Apex
9.8
Alamo
Alamo
8.0
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
7.7

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is June, when you can expect to pay R434/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is December (R788/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R466

February

R530

March

R514

April

R659

May

R450

June

R434

July

R546

August

R482

September

R466

October

R530

November

R514

December

R788

What car do most people hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Sunnycars has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Red Spot has the second-highest number of locations at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Reviews were last updated on 1 February 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Apex

9,8
Wonderful
8 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,5

Overall

9,8

Pick-up/drop-off

9,6

Value

9,3

Alamo

8,0
Very Good
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Ace Rental Cars

7,7
Good
6 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,5

Thrifty

7,6
Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,3

Europcar

6,7
Okay
5 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,5

Dollar

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,0

Alpha

3,6
Poor
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

5,2

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

3,2

Value

4,8

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 February 2026.

  • Which car hire providers are at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. The following companies can be found near the Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport car hire counter:Fox (10,0)YesDrive Car Rental (10,0)Firefly (10,0)Apex (9,8)No Birds (9,7)Sixt (8,8)Avis (8,6)CalAuto (8,0)Goldcar Rental SP (8,0)Alamo (8,0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport for a week from Simba Car Hire?

    Simba Car Hire offers hire cars at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport for about R19 132 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Car hires by fuel type in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Deals were last updated on 1 February 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R27+).

Electric

Electric

R29+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R31+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R27+

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