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Cheap Car Hire in Sydney from R329
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 25/8 and drop-off date of 17/9. 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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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 19 August 2025.
There are 46 hire agencies servicing Sydney. These agencies, altogether, have 115 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Sydney with prices from R329 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Sydney:
Economy
R467+
Compact
R548+
Intermediate
R514+
SUV
R848+
People carrier
R958+
Mini
R329+
Passenger van
R843+
Supplier choice
R367+
Compare car hire deals in Sydney by type
Here are the best Sydney small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Sydney medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Sydney SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Suzuki SwiftR329/day
2
M
A/C
Renault ClioR467/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift DzireR548/day
4
M
A/C
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 R617. Data was last updated on 19 August 2025.
Suzuki SwiftR329/day
2
M
A/C
Renault ClioR467/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai VenueR498/day
4
M
A/C
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 R565, which is about 1 428% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Sydney?
Simba Car Hire is currently the cheapest car hire company in Sydney with deals as low as R376,27/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R418,10/day.
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 8.9/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Thrifty
8.9
Avis
8.5
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 R512/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sydney is December (R812/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
R635
February
R565
March
R635
April
R741
May
R512
June
R547
July
R759
August
R671
September
R600
October
R688
November
R653
December
R812
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.
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 19 August 2025.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 review•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Thrifty
5 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,7
Comfort
8,5
Overall
8,9
Pick-up/drop-off
8,7
Value
8,3
Avis
4 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,8
Comfort
9,1
Overall
8,5
Pick-up/drop-off
8,5
Value
8,0
Budget
9 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,2
Comfort
8,7
Overall
8,3
Pick-up/drop-off
8,1
Value
7,7
JUCY
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
6,6
Overall
8,0
Pick-up/drop-off
9,3
Value
9,3
Hertz
5 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
8,3
Overall
7,8
Pick-up/drop-off
7,0
Value
7,5
Europcar
7 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6,6
Comfort
6,3
Overall
4,9
Pick-up/drop-off
5,3
Value
5,1
Dollar
2 reviews•7 locations
Overview
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 19 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from Budget?
From Budget you can hire a car in Sydney from about R5 484 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?
R783 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 Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of September, 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sydney. Deals were last updated on 19 August 2025.
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 (R18+).
Electric
R29+
Hybrid
R33+
Petrol/Diesel
R18+
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