Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Sydney. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 September 2026.
Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.44 |
Average price per day | $54 |
Cheapest price per day | $21 |
There are, in total, 112 car hire locations in Sydney that are operated by 45 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $21/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Sydney hire providers:
Economy
$26+
Compact
$21+
Intermediate
$25+
SUV
$58+
People mover
$69+
Passenger van
$81+
Compact SUV
$26+
Intermediate SUV
$28+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sydney, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$68
February
$73
March
$70
April
$72
May
$58
June
$53
July
$65
August
$60
September
$65
October
$75
November
$72
December
$90
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $54/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for $27/day from YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, booked on Aug. 29.
From Bargain Car Rentals you can hire a car in Sydney from about $262 per week on average.
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.
Typically, a monthly car rental in Sydney can be found for $1,125. You can find car rental deals for $38 a day on average.
For a weekend car hire in Sydney, you can expect the average price to be around $112. Usually a Compact hire in Sydney is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for October, it will cost approximately $81 per day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sydney. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($13+).
Electric
$36+
Hybrid
$13+
Petrol/Diesel
$14+