New South Wales

Cheap Car Hire in New South Wales from R257

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 New South Wales with a pick-up date of 30/3 and drop-off date of 6/4. 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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New South Wales car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in New South Wales. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 January 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R581

Cheapest price per day

R257

Popular car types in New South Wales

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New South Wales and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 January 2026.

There are, in total, 3 344 car hire locations in New South Wales that are operated by 116 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R257/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from New South Wales hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare car hire deals in New South Wales by type

Here are the best New South Wales small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best New South Wales medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best New South Wales SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR257/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai AccentR318/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Volkswagen VentoR361/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Vento

Best car hire deals found in New South Wales

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in New South Wales. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New South Wales with an average daily rate of R455. Data was last updated on 21 January 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR257/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai AccentR318/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai VenueR347/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Venue

Cheapflights insights for New South Wales car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New South Wales, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in New South Wales?

To get the best deal on car hire in New South Wales, book about 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R696, which is about 1 365% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in New South Wales?

In New South Wales, the most affordable car hire company right now is Simba Car Hire, offering prices from just R252,40/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is YesDrive Car Rental, with rates starting at R382,38/day.

What is the best car rental company in New South Wales?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in New South Wales is Thrifty (rated 8.6/10). Avis (rated 8.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New South Wales?

Planning to hire a car in New South Wales? June is the cheapest month, costing about R706 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R896. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R758

February

R716

March

R735

April

R827

May

R732

June

R706

July

R817

August

R735

September

R761

October

R844

November

R814

December

R896

What car do most people hire in New South Wales?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in New South Wales. Full-size (BMW X5) and Intermediate (Hyundai Accent) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting New South Wales.

Which car hire company has the most locations in New South Wales?

Both keddy by Europcar and Thrifty have 8 locations in New South Wales, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in New South Wales

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New South Wales known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New South Wales. Reviews were last updated on 21 January 2026.

Thrifty

8 locations

Avis

5 locations

Budget

3 locations

Hertz

6 locations

Europcar

5 locations

JUCY

3 locations

Sunnycars

4 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New South Wales, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 January 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New South Wales?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R581/day when booking a car hire in New South Wales. The absolute best deal a user found was for R522/day from Europcar, booked on Jan. 17.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New South Wales for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the most popular car hire companies in New South Wales, offering car hire for around R4 065 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New South Wales?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For New South Wales however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in New South Wales for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 9% on a month-long rental by booking with Europcar. Europcar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in New South Wales can cost you on average R17 423 a month or R581 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car hires by fuel type in New South Wales

Browse car hires by fuel type in New South Wales. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New South Wales. Deals were last updated on 21 January 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New South Wales. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R24+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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