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BYD Atto 3
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$37.70
per day
8.9
Excellent
53 reviews
Kia Stonic
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$40.81
per day
9.3
Outstanding
94 reviews
Suzuki Swift
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$49.31
per day
8.6
Excellent
20 reviews
Ford Ranger
or similar
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$62.07
per day
8.8
Excellent
7 reviews
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Nissan X-Trail
or similar
Automatic
4
3
A/C
5
$67.18
per day
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Ford Everest
or similar
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$81.33
per day
8.4
Very Good
6 reviews
BMW X3
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$137.03
per day
7.6
Good
No ratings yet
Tesla Model Y
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$71.87
per day
8.9
Excellent
53 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:43 on 16/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Sydney (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Sydney (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Sydney (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 12 suppliers in Sydney (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$68 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h
or
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.28 per liter or $4.85 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.07 per liter or $4.05 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.50 per liter or $5.68 per gallon
Rating
9.7 / 10
Top 20 locations near Sydney (Downtown)
- Sydney Alexandriafrom $28.48 per day5.7 km / 3.54 miles away
- Sydney Artarmonfrom $41.21 per day7.1 km / 4.41 miles away
- Sydney Airportfrom $20.62 per day8.2 km / 5.1 miles away
- Sydney Brookvalefrom $51.04 per day13.4 km / 8.33 miles away
- Sydney Carltonfrom $36.15 per day14.9 km / 9.26 miles away
- Sydney Caringbahfrom $36.15 per day19.5 km / 12.12 miles away
- Sydney Parramattafrom $35.53 per day19.9 km / 12.37 miles away
- Sydney Revesbyfrom $36.77 per day20 km / 12.43 miles away
- Sydney Hornsbyfrom $30.99 per day22.5 km / 13.98 miles away
- Sydney Castle Hillfrom $35.53 per day25.2 km / 15.66 miles away
- Sydney Smithfieldfrom $36.77 per day25.5 km / 15.84 miles away
- Sydney Liverpoolfrom $33.74 per day28.2 km / 17.52 miles away
- Sydney Blacktownfrom $25.38 per day31.8 km / 19.76 miles away
- Sydney Campbelltownfrom $36.65 per day42.6 km / 26.47 miles away
- Sydney Penrithfrom $24.75 per day50.3 km / 31.25 miles away
- Wollongong Unanderrafrom $36.19 per day73 km / 45.36 miles away
- Newcastle Airportfrom $46.58 per day133.1 km / 82.7 miles away
- Canberra Airportfrom $41.13 per day244.1 km / 151.68 miles away
- Dubbo Airportfrom $17.09 per day307.7 km / 191.2 miles away
- Port Macquarie Airportfrom $25.47 per day312 km / 193.87 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
NoBirds
180 William St, Kings Cross, NSW 2011
B
SIXT
Domain Car Park, 52 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney
C
Dollar
65 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
D
Thrifty
95 Riley St/Of 65 William St
E
GreenMotion
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, 58 Bathurst St, Sydney Nsw, ,
When to book in Sydney (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Sydney (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Sydney (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $50 | A good deal $47 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Sydney (Downtown)
$70
$35
$0
$57
in January
Jan
$43
in February
Feb
$48
in March
Mar
$56
in April
Apr
$45
in May
May
$54
in June
Jun
$53
in July
Jul
$55
in August
Aug
$50
in September
Sep
$43
in October
Oct
$50
in November
Nov
$63
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Sydney (Downtown) is February — when rental costs average $42.50 per day. This is 15% cheaper than the yearly average and 33% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $63.41 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Sydney (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Sydney (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Sydney (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.5
0.8
0
1.1 times in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
1.3 times in September
Sep
1.4 times in October
Oct
1.4 times in November
Nov
1.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Sydney (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 10 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Sydney (Downtown)
11
6
0
9 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
5 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
10 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | NoBirds, Thrifty, SIXT, Dollar, Distinqt Car Hire |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $38 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NoBirds | Kia Stonic | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| NoBirds | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| NoBirds | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| NoBirds | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| NoBirds | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Sydney (Downtown)
9.7
Average rating
Based on 3 reviews
Best month to visit
November
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi Outlander
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
NoBirds (rated 9.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$68
Lowest daily price
$38
Total cars available
130
Top 12 suppliers in Sydney (Downtown) in 2025
9.3
Outstanding
94 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.4
$41 - $71
per day
180 William St, Kings Cross, NSW 2011
+61293603622
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
07:00-18:00
Sun
07:00-18:00
8.9
Excellent
53 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$38 - $98
per day
Domain Car Park, 52 Sir John Young Crescent, Sydney
+61292212231
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-16:00
Tue
07:30-16:00
Wed
07:30-16:00
Thu
07:30-16:00
Fri
07:30-16:00
Sat
07:30-11:30
Sun
07:30-11:30
Dollar
8.8
Excellent
7 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$48 - $167
per day
65 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+611800501934
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
Thrifty
8.6
Excellent
20 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$49 - $197
per day
95 Riley St/Of 65 William St
+61136139
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
GreenMotion
8.6
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$54 - $134
per day
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, 58 Bathurst St, Sydney Nsw, ,
+61134733
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Sat
09:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
Hertz
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$54 - $134
per day
95 Riley St/Of 65 William St
0293299590
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
Europcar
8.4
Very Good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$70 - $91
per day
70 Murray St, Sydney NSW 2000
+610282559050
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-15:00
Tue
08:00-15:00
Wed
08:00-15:00
Thu
08:00-15:00
Fri
08:00-15:00
Enterprise
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
$74 - $84
per day
203 Victoria St, Potts Point NSW 2011
+61293568333
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
Firefly
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$74 - $84
per day
95 Riley St/Of 65 William St
0293299590
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
1 review
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
$56 - $184
per day
26-36 College St, Sydney, NSW, 2009
+610282559050
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Distinqt Car Hire
7.9
Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.4
$56 - $184
per day
9 Missenden Rd, Camperdown Nsw 2050, Australia
+61426885353 / +611300831191
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Routes Car Rental
7.6
Good
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.7
$65 - $174
per day
Pullman Sydney Hyde Park, 26-36 College St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+6182559050
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
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