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Car rental rates in Kings Cross, New South Wales
Kings Cross is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, only a 5-minute drive east of the CBD, and within easy driving distance of both Sydney Harbour and the city’s beautiful inner city beaches.
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Compact Car
Kia Cerato, Hyundai I30 or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $50/day
Intermediate Crossover
Mitsubishi ASX 2w.d. or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $53/day
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $56/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $66/day
Intermediate Sport
Toyota bZ4X or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $69/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD or similar
View offerTravel 19 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from AUD $69/day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
View offerTravel 19 Nov - 22 Nov 2026
from AUD $71/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $72/day
Standard Elite Sport
Polestar 2 or similar
View offerTravel 20 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $72/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 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 in AUD from a search run on 15 November, 2026 — refreshed daily · includes mandatory fees · use the comparison tool for a live quote.
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- 23 Oct 2026phill b.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarSydney Downtown
- 11 Oct 2026radek s.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSydney Downtown
- 23 Aug 2026haythem t.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSydney
- 11 Nov 2026christopher p.Booked: Compact AutomaticGold Coast Airport
- 26 Sep 2026deirdre b.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarLongreach Airport
- 20 Sep 2026.Booked:
- 05 Oct 2026sophie d.Booked: Mystery Car or similarCanberra
- 21 Sep 2026brendon f.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarBrisbane Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Kings Cross
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Convertible, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in Kings Cross. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, No Birds, Redspot, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Kings Cross
Popular rental car models in Kings Cross last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
28%
$65$76
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridIntermediate Car
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Rent withSixt, Hertz, Thrifty
2
18%
$62$115
Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
3
13%
$86$124
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withDollar, Thrifty
4
5%
$61$68
Mazda 3Intermediate Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar
5
5%
$100$176
Mazda CX-5Intermediate SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
Audi vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI SQ5 INC. GPS
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
BMW vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Bmw X1
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
BMW X3
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Ford Everest
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Europcar
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Sixt, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz
Kia Carnival HybridHybrid
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
4
2 small
ProvidersNo Birds
Kia K4
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Sportage
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
4
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersNo Birds
Land Rover vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda MX5 Roadster
2
2
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Mercedes Gle
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mercedes-Benz Vito
8
3
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
MG vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
MG HS Vibe
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
MG3 Core
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot, Europcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Mitsubishi ASX
5
4
2 small
ProvidersNo Birds
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Outlander
7
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersNo Birds
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Nissan Xtrail
5
5
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Polestar vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Skoda vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Skoda Scala Select
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Subaru vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Subaru Crosstrek
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota bZ4XElectric
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota Camry
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot, Thrifty, Hertz, No Birds
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
TOYOTA GR COROLLA
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
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Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Volkswagen Polo
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Other vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot, Europcar, Hertz
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 15 November, 2026
Kings Cross daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$66
$198
16 Nov
$106
$145
17 Nov
$106
$141
18 Nov
$50
$141
19 Nov
$71
$147
20 Nov
$67
$144
21 Nov
$69
$147
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$91
$224
16 Nov
$114
$153
17 Nov
$114
$140
18 Nov
$56
$140
19 Nov
$114
$146
20 Nov
$78
$142
21 Nov
$68
$146
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$95
$227
16 Nov
$122
$202
17 Nov
$122
$171
18 Nov
$92
$257
19 Nov
$74
$177
20 Nov
$74
$171
21 Nov
$74
$171
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$72
$279
16 Nov
$123
$154
17 Nov
$123
$145
18 Nov
$72
$196
19 Nov
$77
$231
20 Nov
$73
$231
21 Nov
$76
$231
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$90
$466
16 Nov
$129
$466
17 Nov
$129
$272
18 Nov
$53
$224
19 Nov
$71
$221
20 Nov
$71
$196
21 Nov
$90
$256
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$106
$457
16 Nov
$136
$417
17 Nov
$143
$257
18 Nov
$76
$249
19 Nov
$90
$249
20 Nov
$85
$249
21 Nov
$88
$249
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$91
$297
16 Nov
$246
$246
17 Nov
$246
$246
18 Nov
$91
$246
19 Nov
$96
$246
20 Nov
$91
$246
21 Nov
$96
$246
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$182
$346
16 Nov
$232
$243
17 Nov
$273
$286
18 Nov
$183
$249
19 Nov
$183
$331
20 Nov
$183
$305
21 Nov
$183
$315
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$258
$319
16 Nov
$271
$336
17 Nov
$271
$336
18 Nov
$258
$336
19 Nov
$271
$271
20 Nov
$271
$271
21 Nov
$271
$271
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
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
16 Nov
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
17 Nov
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
18 Nov
$69
$69
19 Nov
$74
$74
20 Nov
$70
$74
21 Nov
$73
$73
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
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
16 Nov
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
17 Nov
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
18 Nov
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
19 Nov
$76
$76
20 Nov
$72
$76
21 Nov
$74
$74
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$342
$378
16 Nov
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
17 Nov
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
18 Nov
$342
$342
19 Nov
$378
$378
20 Nov
$378
$378
21 Nov
$378
$378
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$400
$442
16 Nov
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
17 Nov
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
18 Nov
$400
$400
19 Nov
$442
$442
20 Nov
$442
$442
21 Nov
$442
$442
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
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
16 Nov
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
17 Nov
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
18 Nov
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
19 Nov
$69
$69
20 Nov
$79
$79
21 Nov
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$88
$189
16 Nov
$121
$121
17 Nov
$157
$157
18 Nov
$96
$130
19 Nov
$85
$85
20 Nov
$85
$88
21 Nov
$85
$85
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$90
$161
16 Nov
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
17 Nov
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
18 Nov
$90
$90
19 Nov
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
20 Nov
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
21 Nov
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 15 November, 2026
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Car rental depots in Kings Cross
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Dollar Car Rental Sydney Downtown
N/A95 Riley St/of 65 William St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–16:00
Europcar Sydney City
3.5 (8)Pullman Hotel / 26-36 College St
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00
Hertz Sydney Downtown
4.6 (6)95 Riley St/of 65 William St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–16:00
No Birds Car Rental Sydney City
4.5 (14)200 William St
Mon–Sun 07:00–18:00
Redspot Car Rentals Sydney
N/AHoliday Inn Hotel, 203 Victoria St, Sydney City, Potts Point
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Sixt Sydney City
3.8 (8)52 Sir John Young Crescent
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, w/e 07:30–11:30They have emailed me saying that i damaged the car and it was in fact already damaged prior to collection as evidenced by a video i took prior to driving the car. Very poor (Scott V. · Aug 2026)
Thrifty Car Rental Sydney Downtown
4.6 (18)95 Riley St/of 65 William St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–16:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Kings Cross
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kings Cross?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 16 and 22 November 2026, prices range from AUD $67 per day for an Economy car to AUD $122 per day for a Standard car. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Kings Cross.
What is the cheapest car rental in Kings Cross?
The cheapest car rental in Kings Cross is an Economy car from AUD $67 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 16 and 22 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Kings Cross?
Booking your hire car in Kings Cross 7 days beforehand can save you over 13 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Kings Cross?
A minivan hired in Kings Cross starts from AUD $183 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 16 and 22 November 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Kings Cross.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Kings Cross?
An electric rental car hired in Kings Cross from 18 November to 25 November 2026 costs AUD $69 per day before any added extras. As rates can vary depending on the depot location, please enter your travel dates in the search form to compare live rates, rental car provider options, and depot location.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Kings Cross?
The highest-rated rental car in Kings Cross is Toyota Corolla or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Kings Cross?
Thrifty is our highest-rated car hire provider in Kings Cross, scoring an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Kings Cross?
Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in Kings Cross, with rates from AUD $67 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 16 and 22 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Kings Cross?
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 Kings Cross 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 my hire car in Kings Cross and drop it off at another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Kings Cross 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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