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Sydney car hires in 2025

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 1 12月 2025.

Most popular company

EVERYTHINGFLEET

Price of petrol per litre

R17,97

Average price per day

R1 360

Cheapest price per day

R363

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 R582, which is about 1 406% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Sydney?

Europcar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Sydney with deals as low as R910,37/day found in the past two weeks. No Birds is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R1 002,76/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 8.8/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R496/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sydney is December (R821/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

R633

February

R547

March

R616

April

R736

May

R496

June

R513

July

R736

August

R667

September

R667

October

R770

November

R719

December

R821

What car do most people hire in Sydney?

SUV cars (Subaru Forester or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sydney. Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Audi A4 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.

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 1 12月 2025.

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

Thrifty

8,8
Very Good
5 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,0

Avis

8,5
Very Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

9,1

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,0

Budget

8,3
Very Good
9 reviews3 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

7,8
Good
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,3

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

7,5

Europcar

5,0
Fair
7 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,1

Dollar

4,0
Mediocre
2 reviews7 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 1 12月 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 360/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for R363/day from EverythingFleet, booked on Nov. 25.

  • 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 R9 522 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 74% on a month-long rental by booking with EverythingFleet. EverythingFleet is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Sydney can cost you on average R40 810 a month or R1 360 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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