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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 13 February 2026.
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Full-size

Full-size

R1 842+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 302+

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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 8 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R572, which is about 1 339% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Sydney?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Sydney is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Thrifty (rated 8.8/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.5
Budget
Budget
8.3

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Sydney?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Sydney is May, when you can expect to pay R461/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sydney is December (R827/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

R636

February

R572

March

R588

April

R699

May

R461

June

R477

July

R684

August

R620

September

R620

October

R731

November

R668

December

R827

What car do most people hire in Sydney?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sydney. Full-size cars (Ford Mustang or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Sydney?

Thrifty has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Sydney at 7.

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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 13 February 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Thrifty

8,8
Very Good
6 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,4

Value

8,2

Avis

8,5
Very Good
4 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

9,1

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,0

Budget

8,3
Very Good
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,8

JUCY

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,6

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

9,3

Hertz

8,0
Very Good
6 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,6

Europcar

5,0
Fair
7 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,1

Dollar

4,0
Mediocre
2 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 February 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from EverythingFleet?

    From EverythingFleet you can hire a car in Sydney from about R2 913 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 is a car hire in Sydney for a weekend?

    R524 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 People carrier hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of March, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R535/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Sydney

Browse car hires by fuel type in Sydney. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sydney. Deals were last updated on 13 February 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Sydney. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R61+).

Electric

Electric

R109+

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Hybrid

R102+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R61+

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