Sydney

Cheap Car Hire in Sydney

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Sydney car hires in 2026

Most popular company

SIMBACARHIRE

Price of petrol per litre

R26,70

Average price per day

R472

Cheapest price per day

R308

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 84 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R379, which is about 872% cheaper than the typical rate.

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.

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 R527/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sydney is December (R857/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

R643

February

R709

March

R676

April

R692

May

R560

June

R527

July

R626

August

R577

September

R560

October

R610

November

R676

December

R857

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.

Top rental agencies in Sydney

Thrifty

8,8
Very Good
6 reviews•7 locations
Overview

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
Overview

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
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

8,0

CarHood

1 location

Distinqt Car Hire

1 location

Alpha

1 location

Atlas Car & Truck Rental

2 locations

Yesaway

1 location

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R472/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for R308/day from YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, booked on Oct. 31.

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

    From Simba Car Hire you can hire a car in Sydney from about R2 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 46% 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 R10 807 a month or R360 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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