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Cheap Car Rentals in Sydney CBD, Sydney from $72

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 CBD with a pick-up date of 27/2 and drop-off date of 1/3. 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 CBD, Sydney car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Sydney CBD. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 November 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$102

Cheapest price per day

$72
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Popular car types in Sydney CBD, Sydney

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sydney CBD and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 November 2025.
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Compact

Compact

$339+

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Best Sydney CBD, Sydney car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Sydney CBD car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 28 November 2025.
Nissan Versa Note$78/day
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Nissan Versa Note
Found 11/27/25
Nissan Versa Note$75/day
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Nissan Versa Note
Found 11/27/25
Suzuki Swift$72/day
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Suzuki Swift
Found 11/27/25

Cheapflights insights for Sydney CBD car rentals

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

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

Book your rental car in Sydney CBD 32 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $68/day on average when booked 32 days ahead, which saves you 18% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Sydney CBD?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Sydney CBD is Thrifty (rated 8.8/10). Avis (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
8.8
Avis
Avis
8.5
Sixt
Sixt
7.6
Prestige Rentals
Prestige Rentals
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Sydney CBD?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Sydney CBD is April, when you can expect to pay $84/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sydney CBD is September ($131/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$115

February

$91

March

$87

April

$84

May

$105

June

$96

July

$112

August

$96

September

$131

October

$100

November

$93

December

$94

Which car hire company has the most locations in Sydney CBD?

Thrifty has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Apollo Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Sydney CBD at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Sydney CBD, Sydney

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Sydney CBD, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.0

Avis

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Sixt

7.6
Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.8

Prestige Rentals

1 location
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Red Spot

1 location
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Firefly

1 location
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Apollo Car Rentals

1 location
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GREEN MOTION

1 location
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Sydney CBD Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sydney CBD, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 November 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Sydney CBD?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month at Sydney CBD check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car rentals by fuel type in Sydney CBD

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Sydney CBD. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Sydney CBD. Deals were last updated on 28 November 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sydney CBD. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($44+).

Electric

Electric

$53+

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Hybrid

$44+

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