Cheap car hire in Sydney
| $18/day | Economy |
| $19/day | Compact |
| $18/day | Intermediate |
| $33/day | Standard |
| $25/day | Full-size |
| $43/day | People mover |
| $33/day | Full-size SUV |
| $31/day | Mini |
| $52/day | Passenger van |
| $27/day | Compact SUV |
| $27/day | Luxury SUV |
| $29/day | Standard SUV |
| $29/day | Intermediate SUV |
Sydney car hire reviews and directory
keddy by Europcar
Locations in Sydney
1053 Bourke Street+61 283 742 950
320 Harris St, Inside Secure Car Park,entry Off Allen St On Lg Level+61 282 559 050
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Mercure Hotel / 818-820 George St+61 282 559 050
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Pullman Hotel
Terminal 1 building - Airport Drive, Mascot61 2 92079400
East Coast Car Rentals
Locations in Sydney
151 William Street+61 283 540 914
Level 3, Park on King, 336 King Street, Mascot1800 474 258
| Monday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
8.0 Excellent3 Mar. 2019
Cons: Good
10.0 Excellent31 Jan. 2019
Pros: Staff was helpful and friendly.
8.0 Excellent23 Apr. 2018
No worries rentalPros: Easy of pick-up and drop off. Staff attentive and made process easy.Cons: Location offsite a little away from international terminal so took extra time.
4.4 Okay20 Dec. 2017
Pros: Car was goodCons: Very vague instructions on how to find the pick up point. Put directions in the email with a little map and or distances to make it easier.
10.0 Excellent15 Nov. 2017
Nothing I expectedPros: I never write reviews, but regularly rent cars. I was expecting at least a few criteria to be rock bottom like their prices, but I was happily surprised to have experienced an inclusive work environment where employees care and build immediate repour through candid, friendly and genuine communication - outstanding.Cons: I apologise for pre-judging and presuming, but I’m only human right .. I’ve redeemed myself by writing this review.
Budget
Locations in Sydney
395 Pitt Street+61 282 551 616
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
55 Pirrama Rd+61 285 129 088
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
653 Gardeners Rd+61 292 451 800
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
93 William St+61 282 559 600
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
Mascot Airport+61 292 079 165
| Monday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
10.0 Excellent2 Apr. 2020
Pros: Staff was very helpful. Car handled well are served our needs. Drop off was extremely easy.
8.0 Excellent1 Jan. 2020
Pros: It was very straight forward and the staff was friendly and helpful
7.2 Good26 Apr. 2019
Pros: The staff was very kind and friendly.Cons: I wanna return the car in the night.
10.0 Excellent14 Jan. 2019
Great way to see east coastPros: Pick up was quick, drop off was easier. The insurance through kayak is much more bang for buck, budget even told us this. Their rate was 50 a day and kayaks was 72 for the 9 days. Was a good piece of mind becasue with 1600 miles you never know what can happen
10.0 Excellent23 Jul. 2018
Excellent!!Pros: Competitive rates.Cons: Nil
10.0 Excellent31 May 2018
Pros: Last minute reservation with budget. Pick up and check in was quick and easy. Great service and car was economic for duration of the trip.Cons: When checking the vehicle for dents and scratches I preferred if a agent would do a walk around with the person renting the car but they didn’t.
10.0 Excellent16 Jan. 2018
Great valuePros: Car was newer and clean. Long wait to pick up, but all else went very well.
2.0 Mediocre8 Nov. 2017
HijackedPros: At reservation pricing was attractiveCons: Re-booking confirmation was not found by Buget/Avis in SYD. Avis rep then hijacked rental and I ended up paying TWICE the quoted rate online from Kayak. Avis//Budget rep also claimed there was no drop off station in the Flinders area (specifically Frankston, but there is). Complete RIPOFF from SYD Int'l Budget/Avis.
9.2 Excellent21 May 2017
Excellent service and spotless carPros: Car was spotless, comfortable and the service was efficient and quickCons: Insurance pricing a little crazy. $3000 excess seems a little outta whack
10.0 Excellent8 Apr. 2017
No hassle rentalPros: Friendly staff, easy pick up and drop off.
Firefly
Locations in Sydney
10/209 Harris St+61 295 188 450
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
50 Ross Smith Ave+61 429 363 794
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:00 |
65 William Street+61 293 606 621
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
10.0 Excellent23 Apr. 2019
Pros: You pick up the car at Hertz.... though it is not obvious from any of the booking materials.Cons: Tell us that the car is picked up at Hertz
4.4 Okay12 Nov. 2018
Hire with someone elsePros: Aside from the car itself nothing! Terrible service, would NOT recommend!Cons: The service is terrible. Don't bother booking with these people. Not worth my time giving this anymore energy.
4.0 Okay7 Aug. 2018
Pros: I like the car provided during this service.Cons: Personnel attending is not friendly at all. Misleading information was given, 2 of them said i will have $100 back upon return, only to find out during return that there is No deposit to return as it wasn't place in the written contract.
10.0 Excellent27 Nov. 2017
Pros: Nice.Easy.Go! The car which i rented is clean,comfortable & Smooth. Good maintainance! I will definitely come back again to Firefly for a rent. Thank You!
Hertz
Locations in Sydney
10/209 Harris St+61 285 714 990
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
95 Riley St/of 65 William St+61 293 299 590
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Keith Smith Ave+61 294 934 190
| Monday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
Lvl 3 /2a Defries Ave+61 289 739 460
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
5.6 Okay31 Dec. 2018
They forgot to install toddler car seatPros: Great car except for seat belt problem and fact that Hertz forgot to install car seat that we requested in writing and verballyCons: So we had to return to pick-up location for car seat. Then when we removed car seat to adjust straps for our four year old we could not get he seat belt to ratchet and lock properly to secure car seat, so we had to return to pick-up location a second time(!) for a service person to help with their tricks for getting this seatbelt to work! Basically it cost us two full hours before leaving on a busy holiday weekend.
3.6 Mediocre8 Jan. 2018
Cons: Waiting time at pickup was incredibly long - have never seen that before. 2 hour wait to pick up!
8.4 Excellent30 Aug. 2017
renting on Australia's east coastPros: The pickup/dropoff went well, especially the help when we returned the car. Car was very comfortable, clean, drove well, and we had no problems.Cons: When we picked up the car, I asked for a map - especially of how to get to the motorway in Sydney. Was told they didn't have any maps. We used our cell gps, but when you go through tunnels service gets dropped (duh) making it a bit stressful about what turn might be next. I was surprised (frustrated) that even a city map was not available in paper form (come on, Hertz!). Next problem was discovered when we got home and I was paying my credit card bills. When my reservation was made, Hertz charged my credit card one day rental costs. But the system never reflected this when renting or returning the car, so I was charged the full amount when dropped off. This is NOT the fault of the return agent, but the Hertz system. I have since sent an email to Hertz and 2 days later still no reply. If this gets resolved, then my rating might go up - but if it takes more work on my part to get resolved, then rating may actually go down. Also, I thought the charge to drop off at a different city was a bit steep - especially since it seemed like more than twice the actual rental cost.
7.6 Good27 Jul. 2017
Pros: valueCons: the return place is not easy to find, i spend nearly 1 hour for finding the place to return my car and also the traffic there
7.6 Good7 Jun. 2017
Pros: Price was good. Car was as advertised.Cons: I requested a rental at SYDNEY AIRPORT, the pick-up and drop-off was about and hour away from the airport, no shuttle, and cost us $100 to get there by Uber...
10.0 Excellent18 Feb. 2017
Pros: Multiple drivers at no extra cost
8.8 Excellent15 Jan. 2017
Pros: Brand new carCons: Air Conditioner did not work
6.4 Good14 Jan. 2017
Pros: Very helpful staff at pickup carpark (less so at the desk) when dealing with the issued discussed opposite.Cons: It turns out that the new X-trail model is smaller inside than the previous models. The car was advertised as large enough for 5 adults. It really isn't (just about large enough for 2 adults and 3 children) and bizzarely, the car provided ad an extra 2 folding seats in the back which further reduced the luggage space. Also on arrival I was shown to a Renault which was even smaller but the Hertz staff at the pick-up point accepted that this was not equivalent to the X-trail and changed it.
10.0 Excellent9 Mar. 2016
Audi A5 RentalPros: Great Car!! I actually chose it as a test drive as I am thinking of purchasing one just like it! Well not exactly, one with the steering wheel on the left side. ;-)Cons: Lover everything!!!
3.2 Mediocre7 Mar. 2016
Delayed pick up and charged twicePros: The lady working at the counter was very friendly.Cons: i upgraded my car but the new car allocated to me wasn't there. Took a long time for them to bring it around, but didn't update my record with the new pick up time. Dropped it the next day taking the delay into account. They charged me an extra day ($160. talked to manager without any luck. Send their customer support an email but the response said they get back to me in 2 weeks.
Thrifty
Locations in Sydney
191 William St+61 130 367 227
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
9 A York St+61 292 767 330
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Sir John Young Crescent+61 292 212 231
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Sydney Intl Ap+61 295 821 722
| Monday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 21:00 |
6.0 Good22 Jan. 2020
Pros: The class of vehicle i booked was not available, yet I was charged the full amount BEFORE being informed that the full size SUV was not available. When I wanted to compare other options and cost, I was told to wait (with a 1 year old baby, after a 14 he flight) and ignored for an hour. Staff was short, rude and not interested in providing information. When I offered to return the nexr day to collect the class of vehicle I booked, that was also declined. I eventually got a smaller car, that forced me to change my family holiday plans, required the use of a second vehicle for 5 days.Cons: I should've received the car I booked, or provided with alternatives. I use Thrifty aften (4 times a year, for about 3 months in total) but will reconsider my options in future
10.0 Excellent6 Jan. 2020
Pros: The staff member we dealt with at Sydney Airport could not have been better. She was helpful, knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Well done Thrifty for employing the nicest staff!!Cons: The whole process was flawless, great service.
10.0 Excellent28 Nov. 2019
Pros: Very helpful staff,
2.0 Mediocre29 Oct. 2019
Pros: Nothing !!! They could not provide the car that I booked and paid for in advance. They stated that a Mercedez and a Toyota are the same categorie ( which they are NOT) So they cancelled my 2 reservations and I had to find a different alternative. Very in professional I travel to many countries and I will NEVER use them again. Now I have to get my money refunded let see how that goes.
10.0 Excellent19 Sep. 2019
Pros: The front desk was very helpful in making sure our group got the best SUV for our needs. The staff at return was incredibly quick and friendly.Cons: Instructions on which terminal is best for returning cars would have been helpful. We had to take the bus 4km because we dropped off the car at the domestic, instead of the international terminal.
8.8 Excellent19 Nov. 2018
Would rent Thrifty again in SydneyPros: Great pick up and drop off options. Clean car. Great Staff. Very friendly.Cons: I did not like the fact that Kayak did not send reservation confirmation to Thrifty, they still honored it but they had to hustle getting me a car at the pick up location. I also did not like the website info for Drop off. I had to find out on drop off date that Thrifty had a Domestic and International Drop off location with COMPLETELY different procedures.
10.0 Excellent19 Feb. 2018
Pros: Clarence Cruz at the reception was very helpful ans friendly
4.0 Okay6 Jan. 2018
Cons: Disliked the fact that trifty charge u access even if not at fault. They force u to get access reduction. Lady who served was arrogant and rude. Will not be hiring from thrifty ever again.
6.0 Good27 Nov. 2017
Cons: Hidden fee's
6.0 Good10 Jan. 2017
insurance messaging is interestingPros: the car was goodCons: I buy insurance ahead and the counter people tell me that it doesn't work so I have to buy the insurance again. The fees are as much as the car itself.
Europcar
Locations in Sydney
1053 Bourke Street+61 283 742 950
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Ibis Darling Harbour+61 282 559 050
Mercure Hotel / 818-820 George St+61 282 559 050
Pullman Hotel / 26-36 College St+61 282 559 050
Terminal Buildings+61 292 079 400
10.0 Excellent20 May 2019
Pros: Very quick dropoff
3.6 Mediocre11 Mar. 2019
Cons: The hours on the website was wrong, was not specified that both a licence and a passport would be required. Hideen fees.
10.0 Excellent14 Feb. 2018
Cons: The fuel charge
4.0 Okay23 Jul. 2017
Not getting what I booked forCons: After my extra effort to email and chat with your customer service and was assured that I would get the car I booked, I still received something not suitable and different to what I booked. My subsequent complaint fell on deaf ears as well.
5.2 Okay21 Jun. 2017
At drop off they tried to charge me for previous damageCons: At the Sydney drop off they tried to charge me for previous damage. They wouldn't resolve it, so I cancelled the second rental in Cairns with them. I took video when I picked up and dropped off the car , and I told them I had the video. So far they haven't tried billing me for the damage. I recommend you us a more reputable company.
6.0 Good16 Jan. 2017
Pros: Convenient pickup location near arrivals Friendly and helpful staff Dropoff was quick and easy once we had descended into the depths of the underground car park (Pullman Hotel in central Sydney) Car was clean and mobile - although small even after our upgradeCons: Very slow pickup - took over half an hour to complete paperwork although there was no queue. For us, it was a big comparison with Launceston (Tasmania) Europcar where we had rented the week before and where pickup was almost instantaneous (to be fair, Launceston is a much smaller airport). Price increased more than expected over original booking - 30% (of total car price) extra charge was applied for picking up at Sydney airport.
8.0 Excellent4 Jan. 2017
Car hire Sydney AustraliaPros: The Mitsubishi AX was good for accommodating 5 passengers in comfort. Though it struggles with fair luggage for 5.Cons: No satnav/gps. And it was a little underpowered.
Alamo
Locations in Sydney
Term Bdg Airport Dr Mascot+61 283 032 282
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
Term Building Apt Drive Mascot+61 283 032 282
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
4.0 Okay23 Mar. 2020
Cons: The car I booked was not available and was told it would be some time later that day that it would be back, nothing more. asked for replacement the replacement barely fitted our luggage and was limited
4.0 Okay18 Jan. 2019
Cons: We paid additional for an suv which was not available. Instead they gave us an old small sedan with dings and scratches all over it. Would have gone with the cheaper rate had I known I would be getting such a poor vehicle.
5.6 Okay4 Jan. 2018
Wrong carPros: Prompt serviceCons: We paid for an SUV, and when we got to pick-up there were none left. We were given a golden Astra saloon car, which is not what I wanted and not what I paid for. The service assistant told me that as we had already paid, there was nothing he can do - which is unreasonable. He then said we could bring the car back half full, as compensation - when we dropped the car off there was no record of this and we were told we would be charged for the lack of fuel. I am unsatisfied with the whole experience of your company.
5.6 Okay30 Nov. 2017
ordered a standard got a small hatchbackPros: Fuel economy CleanlinessCons: Did not get the vehicle I ordered and had to put up with my husband complaining the whole trip about the car. What I paid was more than the hatch that I received but no refund. Quite a bit of damage on the vehicle.
Avis
Locations in Sydney
30 Pitt Street+61 225 561
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
395 Pitt Street+61 282 551 616
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
55 Pirrama Road+61 285 129 088
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
653 Gardeners Rd+61 292 451 800
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
4.4 Okay14 Feb. 2019
Cons: Vehicle provided was not the vehicle reserved. We reserved a Ford Transit but what we got was a Kia Carnival which although was “similar” it did not provide the same amount of baggage space. 6 adults with 6 full size bags we were packed in like sardines. Interior was stained, brakes need attention
4.0 Okay1 Nov. 2018
OkCons: The Avis staff didn‘t know about the Alianz insurance kayak offered and weren‘t helpful in regard to comparing theirs to the one I already had.
Sixt
Locations in Sydney
336 King St,Park on King Lvl 3+61 755 558 908
| Monday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 06:00 - 22:30 |
Unit 5, 191-201 William Street+61 755 558 908
| Monday | 08:30 - 15:45 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 15:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 15:45 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 15:45 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 15:45 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
2.0 Mediocre9 Jul. 2019
Pros: NothingCons: When we arrived, there was no car available!
8.0 Excellent9 Apr. 2019
Pros: Easy pick up + drop off.Cons: External condition of car was a bit dinged up - no major issues.
2.0 Mediocre3 Nov. 2018
Cons: If your plane is before 9:00am rent with another company
3.6 Mediocre3 Nov. 2018
Pour serviceCons: At pick up our voucher stated the wrong address so we lost half an hour with the taxi to find the wright one At drop off at the location near the airport the location was closed and no shuttle bus before 7:30 we were said by a neighborg Our plane was at 8:00h so we had to leave the car and pay a taxi
2.0 Mediocre22 Oct. 2018
We need a refund because it was horriblePros: We arrived in Sydney Australia after a long trip, they sixt rental people wree nowhere to be found. All the workers at the airport had never heard of them. The other rental car companies tried to help us but no one knew where Sixt was we went from terminal to terminal with all of our luggage. We called all of the phone numbers listed on our papers but no one answered. When we finally reached a person he said that he could not help us because he was in a different location. He told us to go stand by the curb and maybe by chance a shuttle would show up. We asked him if he could call a shuttle and he said he was too busy. No one ever returned our calls from the messages we left. We emailed Sixt corporate and they didn't respond. After wasting 3 hours trying to connect with Sixt, we took the train to our hotel This experience ruined our time in Sydney. I would recommend that you get us a refund and stop booking for Sixt in Australia. They are definitely not located at the airport as they claim they are.Cons: We arrived in Sydney Australia after a long trip, they sixt rental people wree nowhere to be found. All the workers at the airport had never heard of them. The other rental car companies tried to help us but no one knew where Sixt was we went from terminal to terminal with all of our luggage. We called all of the phone numbers listed on our papers but no one answered. When we finally reached a person he said that he could not help us because he was in a different location. He told us to go stand by the curb and maybe by chance a shuttle would show up. We asked him if he could call a shuttle and he said he was too busy. No one ever returned our calls from the messages we left. We emailed Sixt corporate and they didn't respond. After wasting 3 hours trying to connect with Sixt, we took the train to our hotel This experience ruined our time in Sydney. I would recommend that you get us a refund and stop booking for Sixt in Australia. They are definitely not located at the airport as they claim they are.
2.0 Mediocre20 Jul. 2018
Never came...Pros: NothingCons: Waited for two hours and the shuttle never came. Had to rent from a car company on sight at a premium. Would definitely suggest NOT renting from an off site rental car company.
3.6 Mediocre7 Jul. 2018
Very poor servicePros: The paperwork etc was handled pretty efficientlyCons: 1. Pick up location was changed but address wasn't communicated to us. Reminder mail from kayak received a day before with the same old address. 2. We arrived to find the 151 William Street, Sydney location locked and one small notice stuck to it informing us that the office had relocated. 3. Tried calling their telephone numbers frantically but got no reply. 4. Went to the relocated office address and found no signs etc so could not locate the office again.. Getting very desperate by now and felt I had been scammed! 5. Luckily saw a Sixt employee on the street in a yellow jacket... Approached him and told our issues. His response was we were not the first to have such issues and definitely not the last... Office had relocated over the weekend in what appears to be with very little planning. 6. He graciously left what he was doing to take us to the relocated office. Overall a very pathetic experience booking via Kayak and priceline!
8.8 Excellent14 Jun. 2018
Solid rentalPros: The car and service were good. Due to the transition/move of sixt from one Mascot to Banksmedow, we had to use a taxi, although the staff did pay for it. This change was not on our paperwork, but as said, they paid the cab fare. Radio did not work, but van was plenty big for family of 6.
2.0 Mediocre7 Sep. 2017
No confirmationCons: No confirmation email but was charged. Need a refund, and where to contact for this type of problem?
2.0 Mediocre11 Jul. 2017
Cons: When we landed in Sydney, the shuttle was nowhere to be found. Asked all the other rental car stations, and no one was even aware of a Sixt rental car, so we thought we had been scammed. Very difficult getting hold of customer service, finally got hold of the US one who told us where to go. Walked down the end and still, no shuttle to be found. Called again but they didn't have a number for the AUS Sixt either ("emergency" line was just busy all the time) ONE HOUR later, we got hold of the driver of the shuttle to come get us, took 30 minutes in traffic. Not a good experience.
Enterprise
Locations in Sydney
203 Victoria St+61 293 568 333
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
7 Coleman Street+61 283 032 200
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
In Terminal Airport Drive+61 283 032 282
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
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In Terminal Building+61 283 032 282
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2.0 Mediocre6 Dec. 2019
Pros: NothingCons: My flight was late and they wouldn’t modify nor hold my car
3.2 Mediocre26 Aug. 2019
Pros: staff was very friendlyCons: car smelled like smoke, took an hour for it to be ready
8.0 Excellent25 Mar. 2019
Pros: Very convenient, I booked for a medium sized SUV, they ran out so I got upgraded to a large one. The agency is inside the holiday inn, easy to find.
2.0 Mediocre24 Nov. 2018
Did get the rentalPros: I was disappointed no rental reservation. I lost the email. It was unpreparedCons: No reservation
4.8 Okay4 Apr. 2018
Expected better for the pricePros: The car itself was fun and decent but we were expecting something a little classier for $140/day. Benz or BMW was promised until the booking was finalized on kayak. Suddenly it was a Holden RS6 of better - only matters because it was our last day in Aus after a great trip and it was meant to be surprise to my gf for our final day driving to the blue mountainsCons: Car was gross inside like it had near never been cleaned (could be becuause it was old and had about 60,000 kms ok it. tried to call the store on 2 occasions.. one because I wantedt to swap the car because the value wasnt there and inform them of how gross so I didn't get charged. And again.. because our flight was delayed almost 8 hours and we wanted to get a new rental. Or at least a better deal to keep it... nope, another 140 for less than 8 hours
4.4 Okay27 Dec. 2017
There is always a problem picking up from Red Spot counter in Sydney ACons: Wait at counter, confirmed car seemed different than booked car. When I asked to change I kept on getting contradictory information from counter agent, and quoted prices continued to change by the second, and it seemed to me I was being up-charged. Uncomfortable, difficult, unprofessional presentation. This is the second time, maybe third, this has occured at the Red Spot counter in Sydney.
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13 locations in Sydney
Sunnycars
Locations in Sydney
191-201 William Street
203 Victoria Street
296 Coward St. Mascot
320 Harris Street
36 College Street
38 College Street
45 Green Street
49-51 Parramatta Road
78-84 Parramatta Road
818-820 George Street
Keith Smith Ave
Terminal Buildings
William Street and Riley Street
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5 locations in Sydney
Red Spot
Locations in Sydney
38 College St+61 293 568 333
Arrivals Hall
Ground Floor Terminal 2+61 293 527 466
Holiday Inn Hotel+61 293 568 333
Sydney International Airport - In Terminal 1
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3 locations in Sydney
Atlas Choice
Locations in Sydney
215 O'Riordan Street1800 808 122
7 Campbell St+61 294 393 902
74 Edinburgh Street1800 808 122
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3 locations in Sydney
Dollar
Locations in Sydney
191 Willam St+61 130 367 227
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Sir John Young Crescent+61 292 212 231
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Sydney Intl Ap+61 295 821 722
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JUCY
Locations in Sydney
1581 Botany Road
96-102, Princes Highway
Sydney Airport
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Apex
Locations in Sydney
470 Ross Smith Ave, Mascot, NSW+61 296 695 298
93 William St, Darlinghurst, New South Wales+61 282 559 603
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Atlas Car & Truck Rental
Locations in Sydney
74 Edinburgh Street1800 808 122
Sydney International Airport
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2 locations in Sydney
KEA Campervan rental-AU
Locations in Sydney
106-110 Ashford Ave
Sydney - Mascot
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1 location in Sydney
Abaa Car Rentals
Locations in Sydney
Sydney International Airport
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Ace Rental Cars
Locations in Sydney
O'Riordan Street
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AeroDrive
Locations in Sydney
Serviced By Redspot+61 8335 4700
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CarHood
Locations in Sydney
Serviced By Redspot+61 1300 466 663
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1 location in Sydney
Eagle Rent A Car
Locations in Sydney
336 Parramatta Road
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National
Locations in Sydney
Terminal Bdg Apt Drive Mascot+61 283 032 282
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138 travellers who hired a car in Sydney gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.2
Car hire locations in or near Sydney
Good to know
Most popular agency | East Coast Car Rentals |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $35/day |
Good deal | $28/day |
When to book a car hire in Sydney
Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches
Top tips for hiring a car in Sydney
- Excited to rent a car while you vacation in Sydney? If you are landing at Sydney Airport and are coming from abroad, then you will find the hire car desks in Terminal 1’s Arrival Hall. If you are arriving on a domestic flight, the hire car desks can be found in the Arrival Hall for Terminals 2 and 3.
- As a tourist in Sydney, there’s no reason to be stuck relying on public transportation, if you rent a car the whole region becomes your oyster. For instance, Manly Beach, Blue Mountains National Park, and Royal National Park are just some of the famed locales surrounding Sydney that are easily accessible by car.
- Travelers new to Australia should watch out for Transit Lanes. Transit Lanes, often designated as T2 or T3, are Australia’s equivalent to a carpool lane, meaning that you must have either 2 or 3 people in your car to use the lane. Transit Lanes are mostly seen on highways, and families should be sure to take advantage of them.
- Sydney’s morning rush hour normally ranges from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. while the evening rush hour can start as early as 2:30 p.m. and will often last all the way till 7:00 p.m. The extended evening rush hour is due in part to the fact that many of Sydney’s roads are running at capacity. Two roads to avoid in particular during rush hour include Military Road and Parramatta Road, as both can slow to a crawl when experiencing traffic.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Sydney for $28 or less
- Book your car hire in Sydney at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport car hire locations in Sydney are around 21% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Economy car hires in Sydney are around 51% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Sydney
Some car hire companies in Sydney which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Enterprise and Hertz
On average a car hire in Sydney costs $35 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Apex ($25/day), East Coast Car Rentals ($35/day) and Ace Rental Cars ($38/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Apex 470 Ross Smith Ave, Mascot, NSW 2020 (7 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Sydney is $1.60 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 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 Sydney costs $28 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Sydney costs $33 per day, on average.
A Economy car hire in Sydney costs $28 per day, on average.
In Sydney, cars are most frequently hired at CarHood Serviced By Redspot (7 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Sydney costs $243 per week ($35 per day).
On average a car hire in Sydney costs $1,041 per month ($35 per day).
Sydney features mostly large streets that are suitable for a wide range of vehicle sizes. Drivers shouldn’t have any issues getting around, even if they choose a minivan or SUV. It is worth mentioning, though, that streetside parking is often necessary, and this will be done more easily in a small vehicle.
For the main urban areas in Sydney, drivers will see speed limits ranging from 30 km/h (18 mph) in mixed-use urban areas, 40 km/h (25 mph) in the central downtown area and in areas with high levels of pedestrian traffic, and up to 50 km/h (31 mph) on urban roads.
Australia has only moderately expensive fuel costs, especially in comparison to Europe. In general, drivers will find that petrol costs around AU$4.82 ($3.50) per gallon in Sydney. One thing to note, though, is that petrol will be purchased in liters, not gallons.
Parking in Sydney is not too difficult to find except in Sydney’s central business district. Sydney’s CBD has scarce streetside parking and, when it can be found, is quite expensive. The best option for parking in the CBD is to take advantage of one of the various parking garages and then to go out on foot and use public transport from there.