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 R556, which is about 1 380% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Sydney?
East Coast Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Sydney with deals as low as R315,53/day found in the past two weeks. No Birds is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R466,60/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.
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 R504/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sydney is December (R816/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
R625
February
R556
March
R625
April
R747
May
R504
June
R538
July
R747
August
R677
September
R643
October
R695
November
R643
December
R816
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 18 September 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from East Coast Car Rentals?
From East Coast Car Rentals you can hire a car in Sydney from about R4 158 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.