Car hire in Sydney - the easiest way to compare and book rental cars

Prices start at AUD $48 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $177 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Sydney.

If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $63 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 between AUD $151 and AUD $246 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.

In some cases, booking a weekly car rental in Sydney or for a longer period can result in a lower per-day rate. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day rental periods. However, availability and vehicle selection may vary, so it’s best to compare different booking durations before finalising your rental.

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, you can book a short-term car rental in Sydney for as little as a few hours, and the VroomVroomVroom search form allows you to enter your desired collection and returning times, meaning you can search for a rental car for as little as a few hours. Do keep in mind that car rental is typically priced on a per-day basis, so even if you book a hire car in Sydney for just a few hours you’ll still be charged the rate for a full day. With especially short rentals — say of just a few hours — be sure to allow time for traffic, and the collecting and returning of your rental car, as if you’re late returning your hire car, late fees may be applied.

Yes, if you need a rental car in Sydney for a long-term hire, that’s certainly possible. You can use the VroomVroomVroom search form to enter your desired rental dates, and available vehicles will be displayed showing the most affordable rental cars to the more costly. Renting a long-term hire car often results in a lower average daily rate than short-term rentals.