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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.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in Kings Cross easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
Economy Car
Kia Stonic, Suzuki Swift, Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $49/day
Compact Car
Kia Cerato, Hyundai I30 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $50/day
Intermediate Crossover
Mitsubishi ASX 2w.d. or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $53/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $56/day
Special
Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $57/day
Standard Car
Kia K4 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $57/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $60/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $62/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD or similar
View offerTravel 21 Sep - 28 Sep 2026
from AUD $64/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 18, 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 18 September, 2026
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- 23 Aug 2026haythem t.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSydney
- 10 Jun 2026aileen t.Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similarSydney Downtown
- 07 Jun 2026boraa d.Booked: Polestar 2 or similarSydney Downtown
- 31 May 2026robert s.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSydney Downtown
- 24 May 2026vanessa l.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarSydney
- 11 Sep 2026jack m.Booked: Standard SUVAdelaide Airport
- 13 Aug 2026mussa h.Booked: Standard SUVBrisbane Airport
- 06 Jun 2026joyce s.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarCairns Domestic 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
27%
$50$167
Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty, Redspot
2
19%
$143$76
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty, Europcar
3
19%
$63$245
Toyota Cross HybridCompact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty
4
11%
$128$461
Toyota Kluger HybridFullsize SUV
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withSixt, Hertz, Thrifty
5
5%
$130$268
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
Audi vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Audi Q3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi SQ5
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
AUDI SQ5 INC. GPS
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
BMW vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
BMW X3
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Sixt
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Kings Cross
Honda CR-V
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
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Cerato
5
4
2 small
ProvidersNo Birds
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
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, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot, 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
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
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot
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
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
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Redspot, 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
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
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
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot, Sixt, 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 18 September, 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
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$55
$88
19 Sep
$59
$78
20 Sep
$59
$78
21 Sep
$50
$97
22 Sep
$59
$97
23 Sep
$56
$91
24 Sep
$59
$91
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$56
$90
19 Sep
$60
$80
20 Sep
$60
$80
21 Sep
$56
$90
22 Sep
$61
$90
23 Sep
$57
$90
24 Sep
$60
$90
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$57
$98
19 Sep
$70
$86
20 Sep
$75
$86
21 Sep
$57
$120
22 Sep
$63
$120
23 Sep
$57
$120
24 Sep
$63
$107
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$60
$98
19 Sep
$63
$87
20 Sep
$63
$87
21 Sep
$60
$116
22 Sep
$64
$116
23 Sep
$61
$116
24 Sep
$63
$116
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$69
$130
19 Sep
$73
$115
20 Sep
$73
$122
21 Sep
$53
$139
22 Sep
$74
$142
23 Sep
$70
$146
24 Sep
$73
$133
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$64
$433
19 Sep
$90
$134
20 Sep
$90
$424
21 Sep
$67
$155
22 Sep
$77
$158
23 Sep
$73
$162
24 Sep
$76
$149
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$120
$481
19 Sep
$153
$153
20 Sep
$432
$432
21 Sep
$91
$144
22 Sep
$99
$144
23 Sep
$93
$144
24 Sep
$93
$145
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$151
$161
19 Sep
$200
$215
20 Sep
$200
$215
21 Sep
$190
$204
22 Sep
$151
$159
23 Sep
$151
$159
24 Sep
$141
$148
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$234
$305
19 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$143
$274
22 Sep
$246
$274
23 Sep
$172
$274
24 Sep
$274
$274
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate sport
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$104
$378
19 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$342
$378
22 Sep
$378
$378
23 Sep
$378
$378
24 Sep
$378
$378
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$105
$442
22 Sep
$442
$442
23 Sep
$442
$442
24 Sep
$442
$442
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$120
$442
19 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$400
$442
22 Sep
$442
$442
23 Sep
$442
$442
24 Sep
$442
$442
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$64
$79
19 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$64
$69
22 Sep
$69
$69
23 Sep
$64
$69
24 Sep
$69
$69
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$164
$216
19 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$92
$164
22 Sep
$92
$172
23 Sep
$92
$172
24 Sep
$92
$172
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Sep
$94
$94
19 Sep
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 Sep
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 Sep
$93
$93
22 Sep
$98
$98
23 Sep
$91
$93
24 Sep
$91
$91
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 18 September, 2026
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Car rental depots in Kings Cross
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Dollar 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 Sydney City
4.5 (14)200 William St
Mon–Sun 07:00–18:00
Redspot 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 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 rental period from 21 September to 28 September 2026, prices range from AUD $49 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $109 per day for a Fullsize SUV. 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 for the rental period from 21 September to 28 September 2026 is a Kia Stonic, Suzuki Swift, Mazda Cx3 or similar from No Birds costing AUD $49 per day. 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 10 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?
The price of a minivan hired in Kings Cross from 21 September to 28 September 2026 ranges from AUD $76 to AUD $204 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Kings Cross.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Kings Cross?
The highest-rated rental car in Kings Cross is Kia Carnival 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?
Europcar is the cheapest car rental company in Kings Cross, with rates from AUD $59 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. 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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