Car rental in Sydney, Australia

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Find Sydney car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change

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There are 82 car rental locations in Sydney. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Sydney

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Renting a car in Sydney: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companysimba car hire
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price66 261 Ft
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Sydney

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car rental rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Sydney car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Sydney that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Sydney for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Sydney avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Book 1 week in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travelers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 1 week in advance. The cheapest month to rent a car in Sydney is September.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Sydney, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Sydney car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Sydney will set you back around 66 261 Ft per day or 92 801 Ft per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Sydney is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Sydney are currently Green Motion and Everything Fleet.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sydney is currently September.
On average, around 92 801 Ft. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Sydney is 30 692 Ft.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Sydney for a whole month is 1 180 362 Ft. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Sydney, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Sydney that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Sydney.
Most places – Sydney included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 8 511 Ft per day. The average price per day is around 54 202 Ft.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like simba car hire, Sixt and Yes Drive offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated No birds as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Sydney.