Car Hire in Sydney (Downtown)
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MG 3
or comparable
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
24,10 EUR
per day
8.1
Very good
No ratings yet
MG 4
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
31,25 EUR
per day
8.2
Very good
1 reviews
Kia Stonic
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
33,84 EUR
per day
9.3
Exceptional
90 reviews
Tesla Model 3
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
39,22 EUR
per day
8.9
Very good
52 reviews
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Polestar 2
or comparable
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
40,39 EUR
per day
8.7
Very good
17 reviews
Nissan X-Trail
or comparable
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
43,20 EUR
per day
8.4
Very good
6 reviews
Ford Mustang
or comparable
Automatic
2
1
A/C
2
48,45 EUR
per day
8.7
Very good
6 reviews
LDV G10
or comparable
Automatic
7
3
A/C
5
57,38 EUR
per day
8.1
Very good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:26 on 17.09.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 15 locations near Sydney (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Sydney (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 12 suppliers in Sydney (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
40 EUR per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h
or
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
1,10 EUR per litre or 4,16 EUR per gallon
Lowest petrol price
0,92 EUR per litre or 3,48 EUR per gallon
Highest petrol price
1,30 EUR per litre or 4,92 EUR per gallon
Score
9.5 / 10
Top 15 locations near Sydney (Downtown)
- Sydney Artarmonstarting at 31,73 EUR per day7,1 km / 4,41 miles
- Sydney Airportstarting at 13,00 EUR per day8,2 km / 5,1 miles
- Sydney Parramattastarting at 24,10 EUR per day19,9 km / 12,37 miles
- Sydney Castle Hillstarting at 24,13 EUR per day25,2 km / 15,66 miles
- Sydney St Mary'sstarting at 24,10 EUR per day42,5 km / 26,41 miles
- Sydney Penrithstarting at 24,10 EUR per day50,3 km / 31,25 miles
- Canberra Airportstarting at 34,70 EUR per day244,1 km / 151,68 miles
- Melbourne Claytonstarting at 29,92 EUR per day708,3 km / 440,12 miles
- Melbourne Airportstarting at 15,43 EUR per day713,1 km / 443,1 miles
- Melbourne (Downtown)starting at 17,43 EUR per day713,5 km / 443,35 miles
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingstarting at 39,23 EUR per day734,8 km / 456,58 miles
- Adelaide Airportstarting at 10,26 EUR per day1 169,1 km / 726,45 miles
- Alice Springs Airportstarting at 66,09 EUR per day2 019,6 km / 1 254,92 miles
- Darwin Airportstarting at 59,40 EUR per day3 151,8 km / 1 958,44 miles
- Perth Fremantlestarting at 27,91 EUR per day3 297,4 km / 2 048,91 miles
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
Thrifty
95 Riley St/Of 65 William St
D
Dollar
65 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
E
GreenMotion
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour, 58 Bathurst St, Sydney Nsw, ,
When to book in Sydney (Downtown) and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Sydney (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Sydney (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price 47 EUR | A good deal 32 EUR | Cheapest supplier Distinqt Car Hire | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Sydney (Downtown)
60 EUR
30 EUR
0 EUR
49 EUR
in January
Jan
37 EUR
in February
Feb
41 EUR
in March
Mar
49 EUR
in April
Apr
39 EUR
in May
May
47 EUR
in June
Jun
44 EUR
in July
Jul
44 EUR
in August
Aug
45 EUR
in September
Sep
32 EUR
in October
Oct
49 EUR
in November
Nov
55 EUR
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Sydney (Downtown) is October — when the average price for a hire is 32,13 EUR per day. This is 32% less than the yearly average and 41% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is 54,74 EUR per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Sydney (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Sydney (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in October in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Sydney (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly 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
0,8 times in June
Jun
0,8 times in July
Jul
0,8 times in August
Aug
0,9 times in September
Sep
1,4 times in October
Oct
1,3 times in November
Nov
1,2 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Sydney (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in October the average hire period is 11 days, while in May, the average hire period is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Sydney (Downtown)
12
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
6 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
9 days in September
Sep
11 days in October
Oct
7 days in November
Nov
10 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | NoBirds, Thrifty, SIXT, Dollar, Keddy |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 24 EUR per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Distinqt Car Hire |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NoBirds | Kia Stonic | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| NoBirds | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | Large car |
| NoBirds | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| NoBirds | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| NoBirds | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
NoBirds (rated 9.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
40 EUR
Lowest daily price
24 EUR
Total cars available
88
Top 12 suppliers in Sydney (Downtown) in 2025
NoBirds
9.3
Exceptional
90 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
9.3
Drop-off speed
9.5
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.5
34 EUR - 58 EUR
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
SIXT
8.9
Very good
52 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9
37 EUR - 42 EUR
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
8.7
Very good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
36 EUR - 54 EUR
per day
65 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010, Australia
+611800501934
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:30
Tue
07:30-17:30
Wed
07:30-17:30
Thu
07:30-17:30
Fri
07:30-17:30
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
Thrifty
8.7
Very good
17 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
9
38 EUR - 66 EUR
per day
95 Riley St/Of 65 William St
+61136139
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:30
Tue
07:30-17:30
Wed
07:30-17:30
Thu
07:30-17:30
Fri
07:30-17:30
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
GreenMotion
8.6
Very good
3 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
44 EUR - 78 EUR
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
Europcar
8.4
Very good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
9
43 EUR - 165 EUR
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
8.3
Very good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.6
46 EUR - 60 EUR
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
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
46 EUR - 60 EUR
per day
95 Riley St/Of 65 William St
0293299590
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:30
Tue
07:30-17:30
Wed
07:30-17:30
Thu
07:30-17:30
Fri
07:30-17:30
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-16:00
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
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
31 EUR - 127 EUR
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
8.1
Very good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
7.9
24 EUR - 57 EUR
per day
Mcdonalds 38-48 Parramatta Road Stanmore
+61426885353 / +611300831191
Show working hours
Mon
09:30-16:30
Tue
09:30-16:30
Wed
09:30-16:30
Thu
09:30-16:30
Fri
09:30-16:30
Sat
10:30-13:30
URDRIVE
7.8
Average
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.6
Car condition
7.6
24 EUR - 57 EUR
per day
3/2A Defries Ave, Zetland Nsw 2017, Australia
+61489079655 / +61450233070
Routes Car Rental
7.8
Average
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8
Car condition
7.9
48 EUR - 80 EUR
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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