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Popular rental locations in Sydney

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Sydney

Car rental offers in Sydney

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Sydney.

Car type
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Sydney

Below are the car rental companies in Sydney with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • East Coast Car Rentals

    9.2 (123)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.8 (1921)
    No rates available
  • Hertz

    8.6 (6852)
    From £ 37 / day
  • Bargain Car Rentals

    8.5 (20)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Alamo

    8.5 (8619)
    From £ 37 / day
  • Thrifty

    8.4 (5438)
    No rates available
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.2 (4314)
    No rates available
  • Sixt

    7.9 (3316)
    From £ 28 / day
  • Avis

    7.4 (5940)
    No rates available
  • Budget

    7 (9604)
    No rates available
  • Europcar

    6.9 (8061)
    From £ 23 / day
  • Goldcar

    6.9 (5469)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Ace Rental Cars

    6.5 (14)
    From £ 54 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    No rates available
  • Apollo Car Rental

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.5 (3811)
    No rates available
  • Alpha Car Hire

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (3331)
    No rates available
  • Green Motion

    7.3 (1887)
    From £ 51 / day

When is the best time to book a rental car in Sydney?

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Sydney), July is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Sydney), March is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Sydney), March is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Sydney), March is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Sydney), March is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Sydney), March is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Sydney), March is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Sydney), October is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. July is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Sydney), March is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Sydney), November is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Sydney), November is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Sydney), March is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Sydney), February is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. February is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Sydney

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Sydney

Available locations in Sydney

Sydney Airport - Domestic
10/209 Harris St
129 Princes Hwy
13 Sarah St
142-144 Parramatta Rd
157 Walker St
158 Adderley St W
182-196 O'Riordan St
1A Worth St
2 Lee St
203 Victoria St
242 Arden St
296 Coward St
30 Pitt St
31 Bay Rd
31 Higginbotham Rd
36 College St
395 Pitt St
55 Pirrama Road
6 Long St
67-69 Hawkesbury Rd
69 Sydenham Rd
7 Coleman St
70 Murray Street
818 George St
9 Culverston Rd
93 William St
95 Parramatta Rd
95 Riley St
Sir John Young Crescent

Popular destinations

Rent an affordable car from us in the following districts

Sydney Guide

Car Hire

Harbour City, as Sydney is affectionately known, is Australia’s oldest and most international metropolis. It’s a treasure trove of urban fun and sophisticated culture with the added bonus of mouthwatering beaches and national parks right on the doorstep. After exploring the city’s highlights, grab a rental car and head down the coast to find your own personal beach hideaway.

Who to Book With
Nearly every major car rental hire company on the planet has an office or three in Sydney, along with useful local firms like Bayswater Car Rentals. You can find them all at Sydney’s bustling airport or along William Street in the downtown district of Kings Cross. This popular city is busy year-round, so be sure and book your rental as early as possible to get the lowest prices and best selection.

Best Time to go
Even the winters are a balmy 17C in Sydney (remember that the seasons are opposite from those in the northern hemisphere). There really is no low season here, but the most rain falls between March and June. Try the spring months of September and October for a great mix of sun and pleasant weather, along with better deals on car rental rates.

Need to Know Essentials
When picking up your rental, be sure and bring the following to the office:

- A valid UK or EU driving license or International Driving Permit
- A second form of photo ID
- The credit card that was used to make the reservation
- A printed rental confirmation sheet

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
Sydney’s centre suffers from traffic congestion almost around the clock, but it gets particularly heavy during weekday rush hours and when locals head out of the city on weekends. It’s tough to find street parking downtown, and it’s always metered at around £2 an hour. Car parks are an easier option but are very expensive at around £16 an hour and £45 per day. Even city centre hotels will charge their guests to park on site. Parking at the beaches and suburbs is slightly easier, but the average fine for a parking violation in Sydney is £57.

Some roads around Sydney have tolls, including the useful Cross City Tunnel, the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel, the M7 and Falcon Street. An electronic E-Tag or E-Pass is required to use the toll booths, so ask your car hire office to provide you with one. An excellent network of highways and streets makes it possible to get anywhere in and around the city with ease.

See our guide to Australia for more information on driving here.

Transport

Sydney’s pubic transport system is impressive, involving buses, trains, ferries and a monorail geared towards tourists. The buses and ferries are operated by State Transit, while the light rail and suburban trains are managed by CityRail. There is no metro and a perennial shortage of taxis, but several different ticketing options make it affordable to stick to the public transport for inner-city travel.

Multi-modal tickets are the way to go if you plan to use the public transport system in Sydney. MyMulti Day Tripper is the most popular pass, good for one-day travel on all buses, trains, city ferries and the light rail. This pass costs around £14 for adults and £7 for kids. MyMulti also has weekly passes based on three zones of varying distance from the city centre. MyMulti-1 is a good choice at around £28, allowing access to popular sites like Bondi Beach, the zoo and Darling Harbour without the need to worry about ticketing along the way. Single-fare tickets must be bought from a kiosk or machine at the station before boarding.

Trains
CityRail operates the rail network in Sydney, with 176 stations covering the entire metropolitan area. Trains arrive at stations every 10 to 30 minutes, depending on location, between 05:00 and midnight. The fares are based on distance travelled, ranging from around £2 to £4 for a single trip. Tickets must be bought before boarding unless you have a MyMulti pass.

The Sydney Monorail is a privately-operated train that runs on a 12-minute loop around the centre of the city. More of a sightseeing ride than a transport option, the monorail caters to tourists and costs around £3 per ride.

Ferries
Sydney Ferries has a main hub at Circular Quay and Darling Harbour, running a good network of ferry routes all over Sydney Harbour. MyMulti passes are valid on these ferries, or you can buy single trips for around £4 or £2 based on the two fare zones.

Taxis
Taxis can be flagged on the street, booked online or called for a pick up around the clock. There are day rates and night rates, starting at around £2 to get in and £1.50 per kilometer. The night rate, between 22:00 and 06:00, simply adds 20 per cent to the fare. Credit cards are accepted for an additional 10 per cent tariff.

Buses
Sydney Buses runs the extensive bus network in the city, with two main downtown stations at Circular Quay and Wynyard. In the city centre tickets must be purchased from a machine before boarding the bus, while in the outskirts you can buy tickets form the driver as well. Their website has a wealth of information.

Exploring

Although there are lots of things to do right in Sydney itself, travellers who like to get out on their own will find dozens of amazing daytrips right on the doorstep of the city. From the Blue Mountains to countless beaches along the coast in either direction, there is no end to the daytrip options if you have a rental car.

Recommended Drives

The Blue Mountains - These offer a solid dose of Australian wilderness less than an hour from Sydney. Take a nice walk in the Katoomba area, explore the Jenolan Caves or simply drive to the scenic lookout at Echo Point. These mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage Area for good reason.

Hunter Valley - This is one of Australia’s most popular wine-growing regions, with dozens of vineyards open to visitors. Take a daytrip to this lovely region and visit a handful of wineries, where a tour of the vineyards and a tasting is standard procedure.

The Grand Pacific Drive - This is a stunning coastal road that hugs the side of sheer cliffs as its passes south from Sydney towards the cool town of Wollongong. At the end of this drive, you’ll find 17 awesome surf beaches that are rarely crowded and enjoy free, unfettered parking.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Australian dollar
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    SUV

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?
  • East Coast Car Rentals
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz
  • Bargain Car Rentals
  • Alamo
  • Thrifty
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Sixt
  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Europcar
  • Goldcar
  • Ace Rental Cars
  • National Car Rental
  • Apollo Car Rental
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Alpha Car Hire
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Green Motion