Sydney

Cheap Car Rentals in Sydney from AED 176

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Sydney with a pick-up date of 10/11 and drop-off date of 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Sydney car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Sydney. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 Ogos 2025.

Price of petrol per litre

AED 3.82

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

AED 159

Cheapest price per day

AED 176

Popular car types in Sydney

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Sydney and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 21 Ogos 2025.

At AED 176/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Sydney in the past week. Out of 46 car hire agencies operating in Sydney, there are, in total, 115 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 74+

Compact

Compact

AED 115+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 89+

SUV

SUV

AED 242+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 343+

Mini

Mini

AED 176+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 204+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 75+

Compare car rental deals in Sydney by type

Here are the best Sydney small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Sydney SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mini HatchAED 176/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Hatch
Hyundai AccentAED 178/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent

Best car rental deals found in Sydney

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Sydney. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Sydney with an average daily rate of AED 222. Data was last updated on 21 Ogos 2025.
Mini HatchAED 176/day
2
M
A/C
Mini Hatch
Hyundai AccentAED 178/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Suzuki JimnyAED 229/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Jimny

Cheapflights insights for Sydney car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sydney, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Sydney?

Book your car hire in Sydney 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 118/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 217% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Sydney?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Sydney is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Thrifty (rated 8.9/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Sydney?

Planning to hire a car in Sydney? May is the cheapest month, costing about AED 106 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of AED 169. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

AED 132

February

AED 118

March

AED 132

April

AED 154

May

AED 107

June

AED 114

July

AED 158

August

AED 140

September

AED 125

October

AED 143

November

AED 136

December

AED 169

Which car hire company has the most locations in Sydney?

Thrifty has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Sydney at 7.

Top rental agencies in Sydney

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Sydney known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Sydney. Reviews were last updated on 21 Ogos 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

8.9
Very Good
5 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.3

Avis

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Budget

8.3
Very Good
9 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

JUCY

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Hertz

7.8
Good
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.5

Europcar

4.9
Mediocre
7 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.1

Dollar

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 Ogos 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 159/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 49/day from Provider's pick, booked on Aug. 17.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from No Birds?

    No Birds is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Sydney. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about AED 366 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sydney?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Sydney it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sydney for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Sydney can be found for AED 1,568. You can find car rental deals for AED 52 a day on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Sydney for a weekend?

    AED 0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Sydney, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Sydney, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of September, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as AED 0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Sydney

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Sydney. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Sydney. Deals were last updated on 21 Ogos 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sydney. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 27+).

Electric

Electric

AED 47+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 27+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 45+

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