Sydney

Cheap Car Hire in Sydney from HK$173

Sydney, NSW, Australia
7 Oct — 14 Oct
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sat 7-10
Noon
Sat 14-10
Noon

Sydney car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

HK$9.17

Average price per day

HK$50

Cheapest price per day

HK$31

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.

Popular car types in Sydney

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:

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.

Toyota CorollaHK$173/day
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Toyota Corolla

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.

Budget

8.3
Very Good
21 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

Firefly

8.1
Very Good
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

7.5
Good
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.5

Hertz

7.5
Good
11 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.1

Thrifty

7.2
Good
16 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

Sixt

6.8
Okay
19 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.3

Europcar

6.1
Okay
12 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.8

Best Sydney car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Sydney recently found.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Sydney area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.

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.

Luxury car rentals in Sydney

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in Sydney from the best rental car providers in the country.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car rentals within Sydney. Double check the dates, pricing, and other key information of your reservation to make sure they're correct before proceeding.

Van rentals in Sydney

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on holiday. Find deals like the ones below for Sydney van rentals.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for renting a van in the Sydney area. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly adding new deals so check back soon if you're not finding the one right for you.
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