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Cheap Car Hire in New South Wales from R354

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 24/7 and drop-off date of 31/7. 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 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 29 June 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

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 29 June 2025.

There are, in total, 3 288 car hire locations in New South Wales that are operated by 104 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R354/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from New South Wales hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

R1 050+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard 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 medium 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:

Suzuki Swift DzireR375/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Chevrolet SparkR444/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Renault ClioR458/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio

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 R664. Data was last updated on 29 June 2025.
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, Newcastle and Ballina. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Ford EcoSportR354/day
4
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Volkswagen PoloR375/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Hyundai i10R444/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 50 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R705, which is about 1 412% 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 Sixt, offering prices from just R476,85/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is National, with rates starting at R963,86/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 Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) 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 R773 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R905. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R844

February

R773

March

R791

April

R887

May

R798

June

R794

July

R905

August

R798

September

R855

October

R851

November

R816

December

R851

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 (Mitsubishi Outlander) and Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail) 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 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in New South Wales at 8.

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 29 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in New South Wales, including pickup locations serving Sydney, Newcastle and Ballina. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Firefly

6 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 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

9,3
Wonderful
4 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,0

Thrifty

8,9
Very Good
5 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,7

Value

8,3

Budget

8,4
Very Good
11 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,8

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

7,9

Hertz

7,1
Good
6 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,8

Europcar

6,2
Okay
8 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,0

keddy by Europcar

8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

4,0

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 29 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New South Wales for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

    Bargain Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in New South Wales, offering car hire for around R7 409 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 29 June 2025.

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 (R18+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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