New South Wales

Cheap Car Hire in New South Wales

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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 14 January 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R597

Cheapest price per day

R581

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 R692, which is about 1 361% 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 R252,39/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is YesDrive Car Rental, with rates starting at R382,36/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

R752

February

R712

March

R735

April

R827

May

R732

June

R706

July

R817

August

R732

September

R758

October

R840

November

R817

December

R896

What car do most people hire in New South Wales?

SUV cars (BMW X5, for example) are the most popular in New South Wales. Intermediate (Audi A3) and Full-size (BMW X5) 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?

Thrifty has 26 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in New South Wales at 21.

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 14 January 2026.

Thrifty

26 locations

Avis

15 locations

Budget

10 locations

Alamo

3 locations

Sixt

11 locations

Hertz

18 locations

Europcar

12 locations

Sunnycars

19 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 14 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 R597/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. 10.

  • 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 180 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 12% 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 915 a month or R597 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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