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Cheap Car Hire in Sydney from R434
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 Sydney with a pick-up date of 11/10 and drop-off date of 16/10. 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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Sydney car hires in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Sydney. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 October 2026.
Most popular company | SIMBACARHIRE |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R25,83 |
Average price per day | R483 |
Cheapest price per day | R434 |
Popular car types in Sydney
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sydney and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 October 2026.
There are 45 hire agencies servicing Sydney. These agencies, altogether, have 112 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Sydney with prices from R434 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Sydney:
Economy
R598+
Compact
R599+
Intermediate
R434+
SUV
R867+
People carrier
R1 865+
Full-size SUV
R1 984+
Mini
R598+
Compact SUV
R434+
Best car hire deals found in Sydney
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Sydney. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sydney with an average daily rate of R841. Data was last updated on 6 October 2026.
Kia SonetR434/day
Toyota Corolla QuestR434/day
Hyundai i20R598/day
Cheapflights insights for Sydney car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sydney, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Sydney?
To get the best deal on car hire in Sydney, book about 84 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R400, which is about 908% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Sydney?
Alpha is currently the cheapest car hire company in Sydney with deals as low as R25,85/day found in the past two weeks. Simba Car Hire is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R26,08/day.
What is the best car rental company in Sydney?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Sydney is Thrifty (rated 8.8/10 with 6 reviews). Avis (rated 8.5/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Thrifty
8.8
Avis
8.5
East Coast Car Rentals
7.5
CarHood
0.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Sydney?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Sydney is June, when you can expect to pay R516/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sydney is December (R866/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
R666
February
R716
March
R683
April
R700
May
R566
June
R516
July
R633
August
R583
September
R600
October
R700
November
R683
December
R866
Which car hire company has the most locations in Sydney?
Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. East Coast Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Sydney at 2.
Top rental agencies in Sydney
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sydney known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sydney. Reviews were last updated on 6 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Thrifty
6 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9,0
Comfort
8,7
Overall
8,8
Pick-up/drop-off
8,4
Value
8,2
Recent reviews
2,0
|Apr 2022I was given no booking, not told where to pick up the vehicle, or where the office was. no reply to any emails and I had to hire a car from another company. I now have to some how get my money back.
1 out of 2
Thrifty Locations in Sydney
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
4 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,8
Comfort
9,1
Overall
8,5
Pick-up/drop-off
8,5
Value
8,0
Recent reviews
10,0
|Mar 2023No problems
1 out of 2
Avis Locations in Sydney
Overview
Locations
East Coast Car Rentals
6 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,7
Comfort
7,7
Overall
7,5
Pick-up/drop-off
7,5
Value
8,0
East Coast Car Rentals Locations in Sydney
Overview
Locations
CarHood
1 location
CarHood Locations in Sydney
Overview
Locations
Distinqt Car Hire
1 location
Distinqt Car Hire Locations in Sydney
Overview
Locations
Alpha
1 location
Alpha Locations in Sydney
Overview
Locations
Atlas Car & Truck Rental
2 locations
Atlas Car & Truck Rental Locations in Sydney
Overview
Locations
Yesaway
1 location
Yesaway Locations in Sydney
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R483/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for R307/day from YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from Simba Car Hire?
From Simba Car Hire you can hire a car in Sydney from about R2 549 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Sydney?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Sydney.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Sydney for a month?
You can potentially save up to 46% on a month-long rental by booking with YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL. YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Sydney can cost you on average R10 926 a month or R364 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
How much is a car hire in Sydney for a weekend?
R0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Sydney, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Sydney, then opt for a Compact SUV hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of November, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0/day.
Car hires by fuel type in Sydney
Browse car hires by fuel type in Sydney. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Sydney. Deals were last updated on 6 October 2026.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sydney. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R22+).
Electric
R38+
Hybrid
R22+
Petrol/Diesel
R22+
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