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Car rental rates in Darling Harbour, New South Wales
In the heart of Sydney, Darling Harbour is a bustling harbourside precinct with plenty of attractions, restaurants, and open spaces to enjoy.
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Special
View offerTravel 08 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
from AUD $52/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 08 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
from AUD $54/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 08 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
from AUD $57/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 08 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
from AUD $59/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 08 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
from AUD $59/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 08 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
from AUD $65/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 08 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
from AUD $68/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 05, 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 05 January, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 19 Nov 2025sean m.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarWorld Square
- 03 Oct 2025david o.Booked: Hyundai Accent Sedan or similarLaunceston Airport
- 02 Jan 2026greg c.Booked: Compact SUVAdelaide Airport
- 27 Dec 2025nicholas b.Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similarBrisbane Airport
- 21 Dec 2025anandh r.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarMelbourne Tullamarine Airport
- 05 Oct 2025peter b.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarCairns Airport
- 18 Oct 2025gary h.Booked: Skoda Scala or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 22 Dec 2025abdullah u.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarBroken Hill Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Darling Harbour
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Darling Harbour. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Darling Harbour
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Darling Harbour
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Darling Harbour
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Darling Harbour
Mazda Cx3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
MG vehicles for hire in Darling Harbour
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Nissan vehicles for hire in Darling Harbour
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Darling Harbour
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota vehicles for hire in Darling Harbour
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla Ascent
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Other vehicles for hire in Darling Harbour
Mystery Car
4
4
ProvidersBudget, Europcar
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 05 January, 2026
Darling Harbour daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a car intermediate
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Jan
$170
$205
06 Jan
$166
$205
07 Jan
$195
$199
08 Jan
$54
$67
09 Jan
$64
$129
10 Jan
$64
$67
11 Jan
$64
$65
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Jan
$174
$212
06 Jan
$170
$212
07 Jan
$201
$205
08 Jan
$57
$76
09 Jan
$66
$152
10 Jan
$65
$72
11 Jan
$65
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Jan
$184
$226
06 Jan
$188
$227
07 Jan
$217
$222
08 Jan
$59
$76
09 Jan
$70
$167
10 Jan
$70
$75
11 Jan
$70
$75
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Jan
$174
$222
06 Jan
$171
$220
07 Jan
$215
$215
08 Jan
$59
$70
09 Jan
$70
$192
10 Jan
$69
$70
11 Jan
$69
$69
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Jan
$185
$208
06 Jan
$181
$208
07 Jan
$228
$228
08 Jan
$68
$79
09 Jan
$77
$201
10 Jan
$77
$77
11 Jan
$77
$77
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
05 Jan
$76
$76
06 Jan
$77
$77
07 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
08 Jan
$65
$65
09 Jan
$202
$202
10 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
11 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 05 January, 2026
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Car rental depots in Darling Harbour
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Avis World Square
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00395 Pitt Street Near Chinatown/Central Sta), New South Wales
Budget World Square
View details4.4 (10)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00395 Pitt St, New South Wales
Dollar Darling Harbour
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 08:00–13:00, Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed10/209 Harris St, New South Wales
Europcar Sydney City Darling Harbour
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–15:00, Sat–Sun ClosedIbis Darling Harbour - 70 Murray St, New South Wales
Hertz Darling Harbour Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 08:00–13:00, Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed10/209 Harris St, New South Wales
Thrifty Darling Harbour
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 08:00–13:00, Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed10/209 Harris St, New South Wales
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Darling Harbour, New South Wales
How much does it cost to hire a car in Darling Harbour?
Prices start at AUD $54 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $77 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Darling Harbour.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Darling Harbour?
The highest-rated rental car in Darling Harbour is Kia Cerato or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Darling Harbour?
Budget is the highest-rated car hire provider in Darling Harbour, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Darling Harbour?
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 Darling Harbour 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.
Can I pick up a car hire at Darling Harbour and drop it off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Darling Harbour and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.
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