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Sydney car hires in 2026

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

R22,57

Average price per day

R527

Cheapest price per day

R322
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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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R592, which is about 1 371% 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 Thrifty (rated 8.8/10 with 6 reviews). Avis (rated 8.5/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.5
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
7.5
CarHood
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 R512/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sydney is December (R848/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

R640

February

R688

March

R656

April

R688

May

R544

June

R512

July

R608

August

R560

September

R608

October

R704

November

R672

December

R848

What car do most people hire in Sydney?

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

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.

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Top rental agencies in Sydney

Thrifty

8,8
Very Good
6 reviews•6 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

East Coast Car Rentals

7,5
Good
6 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

8,0

CarHood

1 location
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Distinqt Car Hire

1 location
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Alpha

1 location
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Atlas Car & Truck Rental

2 locations
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Yesaway

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R527/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for R322/day from YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, booked on Aug. 22.

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

    From Europcar you can hire a car in Sydney from about R4 076 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 67% 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 R17 469 a month or R582 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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