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Great value rental cars from Sydney’s most trusted car hire providers
Compare prices from trusted car hire providers in Sydney CBD to find the best car rental deal for your needs. VroomVroomVroom lets you conveniently do a comparison of available rental vehicles in one place, and reserve your ideal hire car. Looking for a small or large rental car? We've got you covered!
Compact Car
Travel 17 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
from AUD $47/day

Economy Car
Travel 17 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
from AUD $49/day

Intermediate Sport
Travel 17 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
from AUD $51/day

Standard Elite Sport
Travel 17 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
from AUD $52/day

Intermediate Car
Travel 16 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
from AUD $53/day

Special
Travel 16 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
from AUD $54/day

Compact SUV
Travel 16 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
from AUD $55/day

Standard Car
Travel 18 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
from AUD $56/day

Fullsize Car
Travel 18 Jan - 23 Jan 2026
from AUD $59/day

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 15, 2026 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 15 January, 2026
Tips for saving on rental cars in Sydney, New South Wales
Securing your Sydney car rental well ahead of time is the most effective approach to get a great price. Similar to other sought-after Australian locations, car rental costs in Sydney typically escalate when demand surges — particularly across busy travel seasons. To achieve the best rates, consider reserving your hire car at least a few weeks in advance.
Delaying your reservation until the last moment, especially around public and school holidays, often leads to a reduced choice of vehicles and at an elevated daily rate.
As Australia’s most populous state capital, Sydney presents a fantastic range of attractions across all seasons:
Summer: December to February (longer days and warm to hot)
Autumn: March to May (cooling down)
Winter: June to August (short days, cold and wet)
Spring: September to November (starting to warm up, and days getting longer)
Though summer remains Sydney’s busiest visitor period, particularly appealing to those keen on outdoor adventures or exploring New South Wales’ beautiful beaches, spring and autumn are likewise excellent times of the year to visit. Despite being cooler and prone to rain, winter presents a terrific opportunity for reduced costs — and fewer tourists filling up Sydney’s extensive range of museums, theatres, and art galleries.
December to February: Peak tourism season — book very early
School holidays, Easter, long weekends: High demand and prices — book early
Christmas–New Year period: Second major peak — book well in advance
Though collecting your hire car straight from Sydney Airport (SYD) offers convenience, this convenience is not free. Airport rental facilities are classified as premium collection sites across Australia, and airport pricing structure reflects this.
Superior value often exists at off-airport rental car providers, with complimentary shuttle transport from the airport to their facilities being standard practice. While this does mean additional travel time, you should save some money in the process.
The greatest savings may come from booking your rental car through a suburban or downtown Sydney provider. While airport transfers aren’t typically available to these locations, they frequently provide the most competitive base pricing.
VroomVroomVroom compares prices from a wide range of Sydney car hire providers, including on-airport, off-airport, and city depots. Whether you’re looking for a budget hatchback, a 4WD, or a family wagon for a road trip to the Blue Mountains, we can help you find the right car at the right price.
We’ve been a trusted brand in Australian car rental since 2001, helping millions of customers find the right car. Our knowledge and local insights are unparalleled.
With over 100,000 customer reviews averaging 4.8/5 and positive mentions in The Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Guardian, you know you’re in safe hands.
We bring you competitive rates from Australia’s most respected car hire providers, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty, all on one page.
Our friendly and helpful customer care team is just a phone call, email, or live chat away if you need any help with your booking.
On hiring a car in Sydney City, New South Wales
Prices start at AUD $47 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $117 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Sydney.
If you are looking for a Luxury SUV option, the rate is AUD $82 per day. Make sure to check a live rate for your desired car hire dates in Sydney.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $51 and AUD $62 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Sydney.
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $150 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Sydney.
The highest-rated rental car in Sydney is Kia Cerato or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Sydney, based on ratings by our customers.
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Sydney may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
Some Sydney City car hire providers have depots that are easier to find and get to than others. Most of the depots within the city area are found in car parks or hotels. If you can collect a car outside of the CBD area, you may find it easier to access the car hire depot. You can check the depot addresses above to determine if you will be within walking distance of a car rental depot based on your accommodation location.
Travellers are recommended to rent a car in Sydney if they plan to venture to the outskirts of the CBD or further. Within the CBD there are public transport options and it is quite walkable. Public transport like ferries, buses and trains can also help get you to areas outside of the CBD, however, a rental car will give you the added convenience of travelling when and where you want to.
Yes. Renting an SUV in Sydney is a popular choice, both for their added safety and extra comfort, but also because because the city is a great base for roadtrips across New South Wales.
With its beautiful and photogenic surrounds, renting a luxury car in Sydney will be great for your harbourside holiday snaps — or just as a little something extra for an already special weekend away.
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1
24%

Toyota Corolla AscentIntermediate Car
5
4
2 small
Europcar, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, No Birds, Thrifty, Avis
2
13%

Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar, Enterprise, Budget
3
8%

Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty
4
8%

Mg 3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Europcar, Enterprise
5
6%

Mazda CX-3Compact SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Enterprise, Thrifty

Audi Q3
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz

Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
Hertz, Europcar

Audi Q7
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz

Audi RS3 Sportback
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Audi SQ5
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz

BMW iX3Electric
5
5
2 large, 1 small
Sixt

Bmw X1
5
4
3 small
Europcar

BYD Atto 3Electric
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt

Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
Europcar

Ford Everest Platinum
7
4
4 small
Europcar

Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
5
4 large, 2 small
Sixt

Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget

Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
5
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty

Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
Budget, No Birds

Kia K4
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget

Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz

Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Enterprise, Thrifty

Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda Cx3
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt

Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Mercedes Glc300
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Mercedes-Benz Vito
8
2
2 large, 2 small
Hertz

MG 3
5
4
2 small
Enterprise

Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar

MG HS
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise

Mitsubishi ASX
5
4
2 small
No Birds

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Mitsubishi Outlander
7
4
1 large, 2 small
No Birds

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Skoda Scala
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Enterprise

Subaru Crosstrek
5
2
3 small
Europcar, Sixt

Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Subaru Outback
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Suzuki Swift
5
5
1 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis

Tesla Model 3Electric
5
5
2 large, 1 small
Sixt

Tesla Model YElectric
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Tesla Model Y ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
Avis

12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
Thrifty, Hertz

Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz

Toyota bZ4XElectric
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
Avis

Toyota CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
Budget, Hertz, Avis

Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
Avis, Europcar, Hertz

Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, No Birds

Toyota Corolla Ascent
5
4
2 small
Europcar

Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
Europcar, Sixt

Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget

Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt

Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Fortuner
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget

Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget

Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
Sixt

Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Enterprise
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Volkswagen Polo
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise

6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
Thrifty

8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Thrifty

Cupra Formentor
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz

Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz

Mystery Car
4
4
Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz
“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.
Vehicle models are subject to provider availability
Many of Sydney’s highways and tunnels, including the iconic Harbour Bridge, require toll payments. Don’t forget to discuss toll payment options with your vehicle provider upon pickup.
If you need a campervan hire in Sydney — or across Australia — we can help. Easily compare rental rates from Apollo, Britz, JUCY, Mighty, and more. From 2 berth campervans to 8 berth motorhomes.
Parking can be expensive in Sydney, so make sure to check online for special offers or discounts, as many parking operators will offer a lower price for pre-booking online. We have listed down some options if you need to park at Sydney Airport.
Planning a one-way interstate trip? Our Sydney to Melbourne hire car option lets you book a car rental in Sydney and drop it off in Melbourne, or another location. Simply untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and choose your preferred return location.
Make hiring a car simple and stress-free with these helpful articles. Get up to speed on topics from SIPP codes and toll fees, to age restrictions, licence requirements, and more - learn more about hiring a car.
It’s important to return your hire car with a full tank of fuel to avoid extra fees. With so many service stations in Sydney, it can be hard to know where to find the best deal on petrol. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our free fuel price comparison app.
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

30 Pitt Street, New South Wales

395 Pitt St, New South Wales

95 Riley St/of 65 William St, New South Wales

Holiday Inn Hotel, 203 Victoria Street, New South Wales

Pullman Hotel / 26-36 College St, New South Wales

95 Riley St/of 65 William St, New South Wales

180 William Street, New South Wales

52 Sir John Young Crescent, New South Wales

95 Riley St/of 65 William St, New South Wales
Whether you’re a local after a short rental, or a visitor chasing value for money, have a look at picking up at one of our many locations across Sydney. With depots from the city to the suburbs, there’s sure to be a location that suits your needs.
Sydney Airport| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Nine car rental depots in Sydney. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, No Birds, Sixt and Thrifty. |
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