New South Wales

Cheap Car Hire in New South Wales

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New South Wales car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in New South Wales. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 April 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R536

Cheapest price per day

R253

Cheapflights insights for New South Wales car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New South Wales, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in New South Wales?

To get the best deal on car hire in New South Wales, book about 55 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R714, which is about 1 382% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in New South Wales?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in New South Wales is Avis (rated 8.5/10). Thrifty (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New South Wales?

Planning to hire a car in New South Wales? June is the cheapest month, costing about R711 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R896. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R777

February

R780

March

R790

April

R807

May

R741

June

R711

July

R817

August

R761

September

R761

October

R846

November

R830

December

R896

What car do most people hire in New South Wales?

SUV cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in New South Wales. Full-size (BMW X5) and Intermediate (Hyundai Accent) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting New South Wales.

Which car hire company has the most locations in New South Wales?

Thrifty has 22 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in New South Wales at 16.

Top rental agencies in New South Wales

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New South Wales known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New South Wales. Reviews were last updated on 23 April 2026.

Avis

10 locations

Thrifty

22 locations

Budget

10 locations

Alamo

3 locations

Sixt

9 locations

Hertz

14 locations

Europcar

9 locations

Distinqt Car Hire

4 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New South Wales, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New South Wales?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R536/day when booking a car hire in New South Wales. The absolute best deal a user found was for R302/day from YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, booked on Apr. 18.

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

    Europcar is one of the most popular car hire companies in New South Wales, offering car hire for around R5 364 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New South Wales?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For New South Wales however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in New South Wales for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 73% 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 New South Wales can cost you on average R22 987 a month or R766 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car hires by fuel type in New South Wales

Browse car hires by fuel type in New South Wales. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New South Wales. Deals were last updated on 23 April 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New South Wales. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R63+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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