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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Country code
61
Average car rental length
9 days
Economy car rental price
$18.47 / per day
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Get your rental car at Sydney Airport! Then head into the city and check out St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Royal Botanical Gardens, and the Sydney Opera House. Drive your rental through Sydney’s neighborhoods—many landmarks and fantastic restaurants are located in City Centre; Darling Harbour is a lively pedestrian and recreational area with museums, parks, and a wildlife center; City South is home to Australia’s largest Chinatown; and City West is known for its fish markets, seafood restaurants, and pubs.
Drive your rental to the world-famous Bondi Beach to swim and relax at a beachside bar—it’s a great place to surf and scuba dive too. Manly Beach and Palm Beach are also an easy drive from Sydney. And make sure you take a whale watching tour and visit the Royal National Park to spot kangaroos and wallabies in the wild.
Sydney’s a great destination, but Australia has so much more to offer. With a longer term car rental you can drive to Melbourne or Adelaide, explore the coast, or head inland to the outback. Picking up your rental car at Sydney Airport and dropping it off in a different city is easy. Start planning your adventure now!
Sydney Airport is also known as Mascot Airport and Kingford Smith Airport.
Top international routes
- Auckland
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Los Angeles
- Kuala Lumpur
- Noumea, Tontouta Airport
Main airlines
Qantas, Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Regional Express Airlines, and Emirates
Terminals
The three active passenger terminals are T1 or International Terminal, T2, and T3. You can walk from one to the other, take a free shuttle T-Bus that runs daily from 6:00 a.m. to 8:50 p.m., or, if you are flying with Qantas, use the Qantas Seamless Transfer Service.
Location
Sydney airport is about 8 km (5 mi) from the city center. Airport Drive, Qantas Drive, Joyce Drive, General Holmes Drive, and M1 are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $32 per day
- Medium cars - from $20 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $67 per day
- Premium cars - from $70 per day
- Small cars - from $23 per day
- SUVs - from $41 per day
Top car rental companies
- National (Tel: +61283032282)
- Enterprise (Tel: +61283032282)
- EastCoast Car Rentals (Tel: +611800474258 / +61755558908)
- SIXT (Tel: +61755558908)
- Europcar (Tel: +610292079400)
- Keddy (Tel: +610292079400)
- Avis (Tel: 0283742847)
- Abaa Car Rentals (Tel: +611800822059)
- Alamo (Tel: +61283032282)
- GreenMotion (Tel: +611347336 / +61134733)
- Ace Rent a car (Tel: 61283381055 / 0296935381)
Car rental desks
Most are located in the arrivals area of T1 and next to the 4th and 5th baggage carousels in T2.
Services and facilities
You’ll find many bars, cafeterias, and restaurants, some specializing in local Australian cuisine. There are about 150 shops, with duty-free outlets located in the International Terminal. You’ll also find many lounges, two on-site hotels, ATMs, baby care rooms, children’s play areas, an airport medical center, three pharmacies, two lost and found offices, showers, an observation deck, and two prayer rooms. There are two luggage storage services—one is on the arrivals level of T1 and is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; the other is on the arrivals level of T2 near carousel 6 and is open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The airport facilities are equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Budget Petrol, located at 1004 Botany Road, can be reached in about six minutes and is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. There are many other gas stations nearby.
Popular one-way rentals
- Melbourne (865 km / 537 mi)
- Brisbane (928 km / 576 mi)
- Cairns (2,426 km / 1,507 mi)
- Canberra (273 km / 169 mi)
- Adelaide (1,362 km / 846 mi)
- Gold Coast (856 km / 532 mi)
Airport info
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- IATA: SYD
- ICAO: YSSY
- Name: Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Type: Public / Civil
- Size: Large Airport
- Elevation AMSL: 6 m / 21 ft
- Runway Surface: Asphalt
- Aircraft movements (per year): 327,190
- Distance from City: 5 miles / 8 km S of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +61 2 9667 9111
- Email: info@sydneyairport.com.au
Top 20 Locations near Sydney Airport
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Car Rental in Sydney (Downtown) from $110.45 per day
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Car Rental at Newcastle Airport from $14.83 per day141.3 km / 87.8 miles away
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Car Rental Bathurst Airport from $28.11 per day152.8 km / 95.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Canberra Airport from $14.08 per day236.5 km / 147.0 miles away
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Car Rental Taree Airport from $26.76 per day259.7 km / 161.4 miles away
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Car Rental Parkes Airport from $50.53 per day286.6 km / 178.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Dubbo Airport from $37.61 per day308.9 km / 191.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Tamworth Airport from $27.20 per day319.0 km / 198.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Macquarie Airport from $26.76 per day320.1 km / 198.9 miles away
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Car Rental Merimbula Airport from $46.57 per day349.7 km / 217.3 miles away
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Car Rental Wagga Wagga Airport from $28.11 per day366.1 km / 227.5 miles away
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Car Rental Armidale Airport from $27.20 per day381.7 km / 237.2 miles away
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Car Rental Narrabri Airport from $65.35 per day422.2 km / 262.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Coffs Harbour Airport from $37.61 per day442.0 km / 274.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Albury Airport from $28.55 per day451.1 km / 280.3 miles away
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Car Rental Griffith Airport from $26.76 per day471.6 km / 293.0 miles away
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Car Rental Grafton Airport from $26.76 per day496.7 km / 308.7 miles away
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Car Rental Moree Airport from $36.99 per day509.9 km / 316.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Lismore Airport from $26.76 per day601.6 km / 373.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Ballina Airport from $30.98 per day611.3 km / 379.8 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Sydney Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Sydney Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Sydney Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Sydney Airport is October when prices for an Economy class start from $16.03. You can see that this is 53% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting a car in April (when rental prices start at $64.04 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Sydney Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in November the average rental period is 13 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Sydney Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Sydney Airport in January, while the fewest number of travelers rent in October.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Atlas Car & Truck Rental | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 2 | 4 | Medium cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 3 | 5 | SUVs |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Kia Carnival | 5 | 4 | People Carriers/Vans |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Kia Rio | 2 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Atlas Car & Truck Rental | Kia Rio | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
Our Customers Reviews
MP
Australia
Kia Rio
September 18, 2019
Great location....next to airport.....relatively quick service....lovely staff
Top 11 Suppliers at Sydney Airport in 2020
National
+61283032282
1626 Airport Dr, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
Enterprise
+61283032282
1626 Airport Dr, Mascot NSW 2020
+611800474258 / +61755558908
Level 3, Park on King, 336 King St, Mascot NSW 2020
Avis
0283742847
All Terminals
GreenMotion
+611347336 / +61134733
Corner of O'Riordan Street &, Bourke Rd, Mascot NSW 2020
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