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Cheap Car Rentals in Sydney from AED 86

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 29/11 and drop-off date of 6/12. 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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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 26 October 2025.
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At AED 86/day, SUV 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 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 121+

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Compact

Compact

AED 92+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 110+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 190+

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SUV

SUV

AED 221+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 188+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 157+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 86+

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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 medium 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:

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

Hyundai ElantraAED 92/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Found 10/24/25
Kia RioAED 121/day
2
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio
Found 10/24/25
Mercedes-Benz A-ClassAED 125/day
4
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Found 10/26/25

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 141. Data was last updated on 26 October 2025.
Kia SeltosAED 86/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Seltos
Found 10/26/25
Seat LeonAED 92/day
4
M
A/C
Seat Leon
Found 10/24/25
Chevrolet CruzeAED 110/day
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Cruze
Found 10/26/25

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 121/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 217% off the average price.

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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 8.8/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10.0
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.5
Budget
Budget
8.3

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 173. 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 136

February

AED 118

March

AED 132

April

AED 158

May

AED 107

June

AED 110

July

AED 158

August

AED 143

September

AED 143

October

AED 162

November

AED 143

December

AED 173

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.

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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 26 October 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

8.8
Very Good
5 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Avis

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Budget

8.3
Very Good
9 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.7

JUCY

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Hertz

7.8
Good
5 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.5

Europcar

4.9
Mediocre
7 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.1

Dollar

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews•7 locations
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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 26 October 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from YesDrive Car Rental?

    YesDrive Car Rental 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 681 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 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 Compact SUV hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of November, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as AED 245/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Sydney

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Sydney. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sydney. Deals were last updated on 26 October 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sydney. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 27+).

Electric

Electric

AED 33+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 33+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 27+

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