What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sydney?
January
HK$454
February
HK$438
March
HK$446
April
HK$430
May
HK$375
June
HK$344
July
HK$383
August
HK$344
September
HK$313
October
HK$368
November
HK$407
December
HK$508
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sydney is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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.
There are currently 113 hire locations operating in Sydney spread across 38 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Sydney is Small at HK$173 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
HK$166+
Compact
HK$173+
Intermediate
HK$198+
Standard
HK$296+
SUV
HK$382+
People carrier
HK$414+
Full-size SUV
HK$349+
Passenger van
HK$338+
Economy
HK$166+
Compact
HK$173+
Intermediate
HK$198+
Standard
HK$296+
SUV
HK$382+
People carrier
HK$414+
Full-size SUV
HK$349+
Passenger van
HK$338+
Economy
HK$166+
Compact
HK$173+
Intermediate
HK$198+
Standard
HK$296+
SUV
HK$382+
People carrier
HK$414+
Full-size SUV
HK$349+
Passenger van
HK$338+
Compare available car types for rental in Sydney
Small | HK$311 - HK$546 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | HK$443 - HK$798 |
To hire a Small car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$401/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Sydney, Australia (~HK$311/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$546/day). In fact, September is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a Small car saves you 33% 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 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 HK$499/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Sydney, Australia (~HK$402/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~HK$709/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a Medium car saves you 17% 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 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 HK$653/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Sydney, Australia (~HK$439/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$1,003/day). In fact, June is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a Large car is 9% 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 car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$578/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Sydney, Australia (~HK$467/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$738/day). In fact, June is about 20% 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 car saves you 4% 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.
To hire a Van car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$772/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in Sydney, Australia (~HK$526/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$1,369/day). In fact, June is about 32% 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 car is 23% 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 Luxury car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$601/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car in Sydney, Australia (~HK$395/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~HK$1,322/day). In fact, February is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury hire for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sydney, hiring a Luxury car is 1% 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.
Top rental agencies in Sydney
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Sydney, including Budget, Firefly and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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Car rental FAQs
What are petrol prices like in Sydney
The average price of petrol in Sydney is HK$9.17/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$412 and HK$595 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$392/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$239/day from AeroDrive, booked on Jul. 28.
What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Sydney?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Sydney from the following companies over the past two weeks: East Coast Car Rentals (HK$166/day), Budget (HK$174/day), and Sixt (HK$198/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sydney?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Apex (9.6 rating), Budget (8.3 rating) and Firefly (8.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sydney.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from Sixt?
Sixt offers hire cars in Sydney for about HK$3,225 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Sydney for the best price?
Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 33% in Sydney - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.
Can I rent a car for a month in Sydney?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Sydney check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Sydney for a month?
The monthly cost of a car rental in Sydney is HK$13,824 (HK$461/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Sydney for a weekend?
HK$416 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Sydney. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as HK$686 per day.
What car do most people hire in Sydney?
The most popular car to hire while in Sydney is the Class Intermediate Car, which is a Intermediate vehicle.