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Cheap Car Hire in Sydney from R436

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 20/4 and drop-off date of 30/4. 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 30 March 2026.
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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 R436 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Sydney:

Compact

Compact

R540+

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SUV

SUV

R711+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 027+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R826+

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Mini

Mini

R436+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 156+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R446+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R735+

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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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR436/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 03/28/26
Audi A3R540/day
4
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Found 03/28/26
Toyota Corolla QuestR613/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 03/28/26

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 R792. Data was last updated on 30 March 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR436/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Found 03/28/26
Volkswagen T-ROCR446/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Found 03/28/26
Toyota Corolla QuestR540/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Found 03/28/26

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 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R633, which is about 1 441% 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 R513/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sydney is December (R889/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

R684

February

R735

March

R701

April

R769

May

R513

June

R530

July

R752

August

R667

September

R667

October

R787

November

R718

December

R889

What car do most people hire in Sydney?

SUV cars (BMW X3 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?

keddy by Europcar has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Sydney at 6.

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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 30 March 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•6 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•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

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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Overview

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•5 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 30 March 2026.

  • 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 356 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?

    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 Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of April, 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 30 March 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 (R23+).

Electric

Electric

R45+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R32+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R23+

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