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 3 February 2026.

Most common car type

Full-size

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 R690, which is about 1 348% 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 R247,88/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at R480,43/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 Avis (rated 8.5/10). Thrifty (rated 8.5/10) 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 R690 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R880. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R764

February

R709

March

R732

April

R812

May

R719

June

R690

July

R799

August

R722

September

R745

October

R832

November

R799

December

R880

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?

Thrifty has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in New South Wales at 14.

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 3 February 2026.

Avis

9 locations

Thrifty

15 locations

Budget

8 locations

Alamo

3 locations

Sixt

6 locations

Hertz

10 locations

Europcar

10 locations

Sunnycars

14 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 3 February 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New South Wales for a week from Simba Car Hire?

    Simba Car Hire is one of the most popular car hire companies in New South Wales, offering car hire for around R19 184 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.

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 3 February 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 (R36+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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