Sydney

Cheap Car Hire in Sydney from £11

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Sydney with a pick-up date of 18/5 and drop-off date of 25/5. 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.
Sydney, NSW, Australia
4 May — 11 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Midday
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Sydney car hires in 2024

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 27 April 2024.

Most popular company

BARGAINCAR

Price of gas per litre

£0.89

Average price per day

£31

Cheapest price per day

£11

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sydney?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sydney and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

January

£29

February

£32

March

£33

April

£31

May

£35

June

£32

July

£38

August

£34

September

£32

October

£29

November

£31

December

£38

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sydney is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 27 April 2024.

In Sydney, there are 119 active hire locations from 41 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Sydney in the past week - currently priced from £11/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Sydney

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Sydney to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Small cars

£33 - £47

All Car Types

£42 - £61

To hire a small car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of £37/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sydney, Australia (~£33/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£47/day). In fact, January is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a small car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sydney small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of £42/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sydney, Australia (~£32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£57/day). In fact, April is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a medium car saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sydney medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of £63/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sydney, Australia (~£56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£82/day). In fact, November is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a large car is 24% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of £49/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sydney, Australia (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£60/day). In fact, April is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a SUV is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sydney SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of £70/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sydney, Australia (~£54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£84/day). In fact, September is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a van is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sydney van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of £53/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Sydney, Australia (~£42/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~£86/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a pickup truck is 10% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of £71/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Sydney, Australia (~£45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£112/day). In fact, November is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a luxury car is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of £90/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Sydney, Australia (~£127/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£197/day). In fact, June is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a convertible is 47% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Kia Picanto£11/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Citroen C3£12/day
4
M
A/C
Citroen C3
MG ZS£15/day
4
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A/C
MG ZS

Top hire 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 27 April 2024.
Have a look at the top car hire agencies available in Sydney, including Firefly, Budget and Avis. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

Budget

8.6
Very Good
23 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Avis

8.5
Very Good
6 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Hertz

8.2
Very Good
12 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.0

JUCY

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Thrifty

7.8
Good
17 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Sixt

7.5
Good
21 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.7

Dollar

6.0
Okay
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Best Sydney car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Sydney. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sydney with an average daily rate of £19. Data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
The best offers we've found on car hires in the Sydney area. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Kia Picanto£11/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Citroen C3£12/day
4
M
A/C
Citroen C3
Audi A3£14/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £31/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for £17/day from East Coast Car Rentals, booked on Apr. 21.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Sydney?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Sydney from the following companies over the past two weeks: JUCY (£11/day), Simba Car Hire (£14/day), and East Coast Car Rentals (£15/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sydney?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Fox (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and Firefly (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sydney.

  • What are petrol prices like in Sydney?

    The average price of petrol in Sydney is £0.89/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £40 and £58 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Bargain Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Sydney, offering car hire for around £125 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Sydney for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 31% to make it a great deal in Sydney. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sydney?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Sydney it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sydney for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Sydney is £538 (£18/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Sydney for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Sydney is £37. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Sydney. For the month of May, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Sydney for as low as £29/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Sydney?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Sydney is Standard (Toyota Corolla) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Small car hires in Sydney

Find small car hire deals in Sydney from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Sydney cost an average of £44 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Kia Picanto£30/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto£30/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto£31/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car hires in Sydney

Find luxury car hire deals in Sydney from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Sydney cost an average of £70 per day. Price data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car hires in the Sydney area. Verify the details of your hire before completing your reservation to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£56/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Audi A6£56/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A6
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£56/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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 27 April 2024.

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 (£15+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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