North Sydney car hire reviews and directory
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Car hire locations in or near North Sydney
Good to know
Most popular agency | Budget |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $38/day |
Good deal | $31/day |
When to book a car hire in North Sydney
Top tips for hiring a car in North Sydney
- Hire a car in North Sydney to have the freedom to explore secluded bays and destinations, such as Berry Island Reserve and Balls Head Reserve, that are not connected by public transport. Reaching South Sydney beaches only requires a 30min drive from North Sydney; however, bus and train journeys must changeover in the CBD and take closer to 1h. A hire car is also preferable if you are planning to visit Garigal National Park or Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park because it’s possible to drive right into the heart of the protected bushlands, while public transport drops you at the perimeter.
- If you are landing at Terminal 1 of Sydney International Airport (SYD), hire company offices are located next to the exit gates between Arrivals Hall A and B. It’s a short walk to reach the P7 Car Park where vehicles are picked up and no shuttle is required. Reception desks can also be found in Terminal 2 and 3, opposite the baggage claim area. Hire companies such as East Coast Car Rentals, JUCY and Ace Rental Cars provide free shuttles to their branches off airport grounds.
- Crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge can be confusing as there are many lanes and turn-offs, which is why using GPS navigation is recommended. North Sydney has plenty of one-way streets and it’s best to outline a clear route to avoid getting caught going in circles. Undertaking is common as drivers attempt to find the quickest channel of traffic so it’s important to keep a watchful eye out for blind spots when changing lanes. Make sure not to drive in red bus lanes while they’re in operation, usually between 06:00–10:00 and 15:00–20:00, as it’s likely you’ll be issued with a fine.
- It’s recommended to plan around rush hours of traffic, which occur in North Sydney from 07:00–09:30 and 16:00–19:00. Delays can particularly be expected on the M1 in both directions and it’s smart to allow additional time to reach your destination. Congestion on the Pacific Hwy is worst around the intersection with Miller St.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in North Sydney for $31 or less
- Book your car hire in North Sydney at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hires in North Sydney are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in North Sydney
Some car hire companies in North Sydney which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Enterprise and Avis
On average a car hire in North Sydney costs $38 per day.
The average price of fuel in North Sydney is $1.58 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $19 and $25, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in North Sydney.
Car hire companies onsite at Kingsford Smith airport include East Coast Car Rentals, Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Enterprise, AeroDrive, CarHood, Hertz, Apex, Alamo and Budget.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kingsford Smith airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Enterprise, AeroDrive, CarHood, Hertz, Alamo, Budget, Avis and Thrifty.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Intermediate car hire in North Sydney costs $30 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in North Sydney costs $32 per day, on average.
A Full-size car hire in North Sydney costs $55 per day, on average.
In North Sydney, cars are most frequently hired at AeroDrive Serviced By Redspot (11 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in North Sydney costs $268 per week ($38 per day).
On average a car hire in North Sydney costs $1,149 per month ($38 per day).
Compact car models are best suited to large amounts of traffic in North Sydney, with tight turning circles providing opportunities to slip through gaps. Full-size makes offer additional cabin space and can handle tight spaces in parking garages.
The default speed limit is 50 km/h. Busy pedestrian zones, like Miller St and Mount St, are reduced to 40 km/h, while narrow passages, such as Denison St, have a maximum speed of 10 km/h. Unless indicated differently, the speed limit on highways is 100 km/h.
A litre of petrol normally costs between approximately A$ 1.50–1.65. Petrol prices are often slightly cheaper in the centre of North Sydney compared to Mosman and Cremorne.
Secure Parking at 110 Walker St has a flat daily rate of about A$ 25 if you enter between 07:00–10:00 and exit before 19:00, but must be booked online. Woolworths Crows Nest offers free parking for the first 2h.