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 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,009/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 2,683% 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Thrifty (rated 8.9/10 with 5 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 May, with an average daily rate of just ฿944. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,498 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 May, with an average daily rate of just ฿944. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,498 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
฿1,172
February
฿1,042
March
฿1,172
April
฿1,368
May
฿944
June
฿1,009
July
฿1,270
August
฿1,172
September
฿1,074
October
฿1,237
November
฿1,205
December
฿1,498
What car do most people hire in Sydney?
SUV cars (MG HS or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Sydney. Premium cars (Tesla Model 3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Nissan Juke or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Sydney?
Thrifty has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Sydney at 7.
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 8 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Sydney, such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Thrifty and Avis. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from Goldcar Rental SP?
Goldcar Rental SP is one of the top picks in Sydney. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿4,488 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.