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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 15 July 2026.

Most popular company

BARGAINCAR

Price of petrol per litre

฿37.49

Average price per day

฿1,835

Cheapest price per day

฿980

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 29 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,272/day on average when booked 29 days ahead, which saves you 3,000% 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 ฿1,038. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,774 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 ฿1,038. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,774 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

฿1,439

May

฿1,138

June

฿1,038

July

฿1,372

August

฿1,305

September

฿1,305

October

฿1,540

November

฿1,406

December

฿1,774

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 15 July 2026.

Thrifty

8.8
Very Good
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Avis

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

East Coast Car Rentals

7.5
Good
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

CarHood

1 location

Distinqt Car Hire

1 location

Alpha

1 location

Atlas Car & Truck Rental

2 locations

Yesaway

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 July 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,835/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿980/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jul. 11.

  • 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 ฿11,036 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 ฿47,297 if you consider booking with Bargain Car Rentals. That price represents savings of 71% compared to the Sydney average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Sydney is on average ฿47,297 (฿1,577/day).

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