New South Wales

Cheap Car Hire in New South Wales

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New South Wales car hires in 2025

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 30 December 2025.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

R590

Cheapest price per day

R530

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 R704, which is about 1 390% 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 8.6/10). 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? February is the cheapest month, costing about R717 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R864. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R780

February

R717

March

R744

April

R844

May

R744

June

R717

July

R830

August

R744

September

R770

October

R854

November

R834

December

R864

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 Luxury (Audi A6) 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 17 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in New South Wales at 13.

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 30 December 2025.

Thrifty

17 locations

Avis

10 locations

Budget

6 locations

Sixt

7 locations

Hertz

13 locations

Europcar

8 locations

Atlas Car & Truck Rental

3 locations

Sunnycars

9 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 30 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New South Wales?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R590/day when booking a car hire in New South Wales. The absolute best deal a user found was for R482/day from Europcar, booked on Dec. 27.

  • 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 131 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 18% 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 704 a month or R590 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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