Sydney car hire — compare 13 locations across the city

For a rental period from 30 August to 6 September 2026, prices range from AUD $49 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $193 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Sydney.

The cheapest car rental in Sydney for the rental period from 30 August to 6 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.

Based on our data from over 53,300 rental car bookings in Sydney over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 28 days beforehand can save you over 25 per cent.

A one-week car hire in Sydney currently starts from AUD $343, equivalent to around AUD $49 per day, based on a 7-day rental from 30 August to 6 September 2026. No Birds’s Kia Stonic, Suzuki Swift, Mazda Cx3 or similar is our cheapest option — enter your travel dates to compare live car hire rates in Sydney.

The price of a minivan hired in Sydney from 30 August to 6 September 2026 ranges from AUD $76 to AUD $234 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Sydney.

An electric rental car hired in Sydney from 31 August to 3 September 2026 costs AUD $56 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.

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 our highest-rated car hire provider in Sydney, scoring an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.

Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in Sydney, with rates from AUD $52 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.

Yes — Sydney has a large number of toll roads including the Harbour Bridge, Cross City Tunnel, Eastern Distributor, Lane Cove Tunnel and the M5 East. Toll payment methods vary by provider, so be sure to check your Terms and Conditions before booking.

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 Sydney car rental for just a few hours by selecting your preferred pick-up and drop-off times when you search. Keep in mind that rental cars are generally charged by the day, so even a rental of only a few hours will usually be billed at the full daily rate, and daily car rental rates in Sydney can start from as little as $28/day. For very short rentals, allow enough time for pick-up, drop-off and Sydney traffic, as returning the vehicle late may result in additional charges.

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.

Yes — picking up a car hire in Sydney and dropping it off in Melbourne, Brisbane or Canberra, among other cities, is a very popular option. To book a one-way hire, uncheck “Return to the same location” in the search form and then select where you would like to return the vehicle. A fee may apply to one-way rentals, though this will vary both by provider and the distance involved.