New South Wales

Cheap Car Hire in New South Wales from R363

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in New South Wales with a pick-up date of 1/5 and drop-off date of 24/5. 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.
Sydney, NSW, Australia
May 2 — May 9
Driver's age: 26-65
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Thu 2/5
Noon
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Noon

New South Wales car hires in 2024

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 25 April 2024.

Most popular company

No Birds

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R657

Cheapest price per day

R363

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in New South Wales?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in New South Wales and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

R709

February

R766

March

R804

April

R785

May

R843

June

R804

July

R919

August

R823

September

R766

October

R709

November

R747

December

R919

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New South Wales is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 25 April 2024.

There are, in total, 3 156 car hire locations in New South Wales that are operated by 84 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R363/day). Explore 2 car types currently offered from New South Wales hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compare available car types for rental in New South Wales

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in New South Wales to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

R447 - R1 348

All Car Types

R584 - R2 316

To hire a small car in New South Wales, you would pay an average price of R867/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New South Wales (~R447/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 348/day). In fact, October is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for New South Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New South Wales, renting a small car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New South Wales small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in New South Wales, you would pay an average price of R736/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New South Wales (~R508/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 413/day). In fact, July is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for New South Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New South Wales, renting a medium car saves you 34% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a large car in New South Wales, you would pay an average price of R1 260/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New South Wales (~R787/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~R5 730/day). In fact, November is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for New South Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New South Wales, renting a large car is 13% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in New South Wales, you would pay an average price of R1 044/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New South Wales (~R571/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R3 187/day). In fact, February is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for New South Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New South Wales, renting a SUV saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New South Wales SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR363/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR366/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki CiazR385/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 25 April 2024.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in New South Wales, including pickup locations serving Sydney, Ballina and Newcastle. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Firefly

10,0
Wonderful
4 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

10,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

9,2
Wonderful
9 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

7,8

Budget

8,8
Very Good
27 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,1

Alamo

8,4
Very Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,8

Value

7,6

Thrifty

7,8
Good
22 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,5

Hertz

7,6
Good
18 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,4

Sixt

7,6
Good
25 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,1

Best New South Wales car hire deals found

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 R509. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the New South Wales region, including options close to Sydney, Ballina and Newcastle. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR363/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR366/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Suzuki CiazR385/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

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 25 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New South Wales?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R657/day when booking a car hire in New South Wales. The absolute best deal a user found was for R489/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in New South Wales?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in New South Wales from the following companies over the past two weeks: JUCY (R363/day), Simba Car Hire (R392/day), and Apex (R576/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New South Wales?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10,0 rating), Fox (10,0 rating) and Sunset Rent a Car (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New South Wales.

  • What are petrol prices like in New South Wales?

    The average price of petrol in New South Wales is R21,66/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R974 and R1 407 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New South Wales for a week from No Birds?

    No Birds is one of the most popular car hire companies in New South Wales, offering car hire for around R4 039 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in New South Wales for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 31% in New South Wales - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • 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 34% on a month-long rental by booking with Bargain Car Rentals. Bargain Car Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in New South Wales can cost you on average R17 309 a month or R577 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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Small car hires in New South Wales

Find small car hire deals in New South Wales from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in New South Wales cost an average of R1 076 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Suzuki CelerioR610/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio
Renault KwidR696/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Chevrolet SparkR700/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark

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 25 April 2024.

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 (R16+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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