New South Wales

Cheap Car Hire in New South Wales from R474

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 14/4 and drop-off date of 17/4. 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 1 April 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R605

Cheapest price per day

R474

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 1 April 2026.

There are, in total, 3 330 car hire locations in New South Wales that are operated by 121 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R474/day). Explore 6 car types currently offered from New South Wales hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

R2 466+

SUV

SUV

R1 115+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 362+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 740+

Luxury

Luxury

R3 554+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 079+

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 large 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 Polo VivoR474/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Hyundai AccentR652/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Toyota Corolla QuestR1 660/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 R1 414. Data was last updated on 1 April 2026.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR474/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Hyundai AccentR652/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Toyota Urban CruiserR785/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Urban Cruiser

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 77 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R750, which is about 1 455% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 8.5/10). 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 R740 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R931. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R805

February

R808

March

R815

April

R870

May

R760

June

R740

July

R853

August

R774

September

R784

October

R876

November

R849

December

R931

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 (Ford Mustang) 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 Sunnycars and Thrifty have 20 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 1 April 2026.

Thrifty

20 locations

Avis

14 locations

Budget

11 locations

Alamo

3 locations

Sixt

8 locations

Hertz

15 locations

Europcar

12 locations

Sunnycars

20 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 1 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New South Wales?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R605/day when booking a car hire in New South Wales. The absolute best deal a user found was for R321/day from YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, booked on Mar. 28.

  • 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 R5 228 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 71% on a month-long rental by booking with YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL. YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in New South Wales can cost you on average R22 406 a month or R747 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New South Wales. Deals were last updated on 1 April 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New South Wales. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R28+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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