New South Wales

Cheap Car Hire in New South Wales from R465

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 3/3 and drop-off date of 29/4. 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 10 February 2026.

Most common car type

Full-size

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 10 February 2026.

There are, in total, 3 352 car hire locations in New South Wales that are operated by 117 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R465/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from New South Wales hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Full-size

Full-size

R1 568+

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 062+

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR465/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Hyundai AccentR491/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Toyota Corolla QuestR508/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 R710. Data was last updated on 10 February 2026.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR465/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Hyundai AccentR491/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Toyota Corolla QuestR508/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 R677, which is about 1 322% 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 Alpha Car Hire, offering prices from just R526,40/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at R534,69/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 8.5/10). 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 R683 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R871. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R753

February

R705

March

R724

April

R801

May

R708

June

R683

July

R791

August

R715

September

R737

October

R823

November

R791

December

R871

What car do most people hire in New South Wales?

Full-size cars (Ford Mustang, for example) are the most popular in New South Wales. SUV (Kia Sportage) 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 17 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 10 February 2026.

Thrifty

17 locations

Avis

10 locations

Budget

8 locations

Alamo

3 locations

Sixt

9 locations

Hertz

12 locations

Europcar

8 locations

Sunnycars

13 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 10 February 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New South Wales for a week from EverythingFleet?

    EverythingFleet is one of the most popular car hire companies in New South Wales, offering car hire for around R2 924 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 10 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 (R26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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