The easiest way to book a car hire in Kings Cross
Great value rental cars from Kings Cross’ most trusted car hire providers
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 04 Nov - 11 Nov 2026
from AUD $50/day
Intermediate Crossover
Mitsubishi ASX 2w.d. or similar
View offerTravel 04 Nov - 11 Nov 2026
from AUD $53/day
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 04 Nov - 11 Nov 2026
from AUD $56/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD or similar
View offerTravel 04 Nov - 11 Nov 2026
from AUD $64/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 04 Nov - 11 Nov 2026
from AUD $64/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 04 Nov - 11 Nov 2026
from AUD $70/day
Compact Monospace
Mazda CX3 or similar
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 08 Nov 2026
from AUD $71/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 04 Nov - 11 Nov 2026
from AUD $72/day
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail or similar
View offerTravel 04 Nov - 11 Nov 2026
from AUD $76/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 01, 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 01 November, 2026
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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
- 15 Aug 2026andrew b.Booked: Compact SUVTownsville Airport
- 11 Aug 2026ross m.Booked: Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarPerth Airport
- 31 Jul 2026neal g.Booked: Hyundai i30 Hybrid or similarBrisbane Domestic Airport
- 03 Aug 2026kevin a.Booked: Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similarAdelaide Airport
- 31 Aug 2026matt h.Booked: Toyota Corolla Sedan or similarTownsville 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$124Mazda 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 01 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
01 Nov
$64
$157
02 Nov
$82
$146
03 Nov
$76
$146
04 Nov
$50
$141
05 Nov
$67
$147
06 Nov
$70
$141
07 Nov
$66
$141
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Nov
$83
$159
02 Nov
$114
$145
03 Nov
$114
$144
04 Nov
$56
$143
05 Nov
$69
$145
06 Nov
$72
$140
07 Nov
$69
$143
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Nov
$87
$284
02 Nov
$98
$171
03 Nov
$118
$171
04 Nov
$88
$257
05 Nov
$92
$171
06 Nov
$77
$171
07 Nov
$92
$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
01 Nov
$70
$279
02 Nov
$89
$231
03 Nov
$83
$231
04 Nov
$70
$231
05 Nov
$74
$231
06 Nov
$77
$231
07 Nov
$72
$243
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Nov
$86
$450
02 Nov
$103
$322
03 Nov
$103
$322
04 Nov
$53
$307
05 Nov
$86
$209
06 Nov
$75
$196
07 Nov
$86
$211
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Nov
$99
$441
02 Nov
$116
$337
03 Nov
$130
$321
04 Nov
$76
$314
05 Nov
$94
$283
06 Nov
$86
$283
07 Nov
$98
$297
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Nov
$101
$297
02 Nov
$112
$251
03 Nov
$105
$271
04 Nov
$102
$246
05 Nov
$167
$263
06 Nov
$101
$246
07 Nov
$103
$246
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Nov
$210
$310
02 Nov
$226
$335
03 Nov
$221
$335
04 Nov
$205
$338
05 Nov
$201
$335
06 Nov
$200
$308
07 Nov
$211
$308
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 Nov
$271
$306
03 Nov
$271
$306
04 Nov
$221
$306
05 Nov
$271
$306
06 Nov
$270
$306
07 Nov
$271
$321
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Nov
$342
$378
02 Nov
$378
$378
03 Nov
$378
$378
04 Nov
$342
$378
05 Nov
$378
$378
06 Nov
$378
$378
07 Nov
$378
$378
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Nov
$442
$442
02 Nov
$442
$442
03 Nov
$442
$442
04 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
05 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
06 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
07 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
01 Nov
$400
$442
02 Nov
$442
$442
03 Nov
$442
$442
04 Nov
$400
$442
05 Nov
$442
$442
06 Nov
$442
$442
07 Nov
$442
$442
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 Nov
$69
$69
03 Nov
$69
$69
04 Nov
$64
$69
05 Nov
$69
$69
06 Nov
$79
$79
07 Nov
$79
$79
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Nov
$180
$189
02 Nov
$104
$189
03 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
04 Nov
$180
$189
05 Nov
$189
$189
06 Nov
$216
$216
07 Nov
$101
$216
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Nov
$99
$146
02 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
03 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
04 Nov
$100
$108
05 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
06 Nov
$99
$99
07 Nov
$101
$101
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 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
03 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
04 Nov
$88
$88
05 Nov
$71
$71
06 Nov
$74
$74
07 Nov
$71
$71
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 01 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 2 and 8 November 2026, prices range from AUD $66 per day for an Economy car to AUD $111 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 $66 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 2 and 8 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 10 days beforehand can save you over 12 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 $206 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 2 and 8 November 2026. 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 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 $66 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 2 and 8 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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