Sydney car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Sydney. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 October 2026.
Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | ฿51.87 |
Average price per day | ฿2,093 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿1,250 |
Cheapflights insights for Sydney car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sydney, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Sydney?
Book your car hire in Sydney 84 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿803/day on average when booked 84 days ahead, which saves you 1,937% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Sydney?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Sydney is Thrifty (rated 8.8/10 with 6 reviews). Avis (rated 8.5/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Sydney?
At Sydney, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,071. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,740 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Sydney, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,071. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,740 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,339
February
฿1,439
March
฿1,372
April
฿1,405
May
฿1,138
June
฿1,071
July
฿1,272
August
฿1,171
September
฿1,138
October
฿1,372
November
฿1,372
December
฿1,740
What car do most people hire in Sydney?
Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sydney. Economy cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Audi Q5 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Sydney?
Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. East Coast Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Sydney at 2.
Top rental agencies in Sydney
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Sydney known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Sydney. Reviews were last updated on 10 October 2026.
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East Coast Car Rentals
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CarHood
CarHood Locations in Sydney
Distinqt Car Hire
Distinqt Car Hire Locations in Sydney
Alpha
Alpha Locations in Sydney
Atlas Car & Truck Rental
Atlas Car & Truck Rental Locations in Sydney
Yesaway
Yesaway Locations in Sydney
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿2,093/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,250/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Oct. 3.
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 top picks in Sydney. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿9,728 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Sydney?
Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Sydney however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Sydney for a month?
Prices can be as low as ฿41,693 if you consider booking with Simba Car Hire. That price represents savings of 77% compared to the Sydney average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Sydney is on average ฿41,693 (฿1,390/day).