Car Hire at Sydney Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
MG 3 or comparable
£13.80 per day
Standard SUV
MG ZS or comparable
£14.99 per day
Compact
Kia Stonic or comparable
£16.19 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
£17.93 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Full-size SUV
MG HS or comparable
£22.86 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Audi Q2 or comparable
£34.56 per day
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or comparable
£35.31 per day
Premium SUV
Audi Q5 or comparable
£36.52 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:02 on 24/04/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£24 per day
Average car hire length
9 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
£0.92 per litre or £3.49 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.78 per litre or £2.96 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.10 per litre or £4.18 per gallon
Most popular types of hire car
- Station wagons - starting at £38 per day
- Large cars - starting at £17 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £16 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £28 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £39 per day
- Small cars - starting at £14 per day
- SUVs - starting at £15 per day
Airport information
Sydney Airport (SYD)
- IATA: SYD
- ICAO: YSSY
- Name: Sydney Airport (SYD)
- Distance from the city centre: 5 miles / 8 km
Top 14 locations near Sydney Airport
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14 km / 8.7 miles
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19.7 km / 12.2 miles
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27.8 km / 17.3 miles
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41.4 km / 25.7 miles
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49.1 km / 30.5 miles
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236.5 km / 147 miles
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700.7 km / 435.4 miles
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705.7 km / 438.5 miles
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705.9 km / 438.6 miles
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727.3 km / 451.9 miles
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1,164.1 km / 723.3 miles
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2,019.7 km / 1,255 miles
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3,154 km / 1,959.8 miles
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3,292.8 km / 2,046.1 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Sydney Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Sydney Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Sydney Airport
The best month to hire a car at Sydney Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £21.59 per day. This is 14% less than the yearly average and 33% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £32.06 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Sydney Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in February, the average hire length is 11 days, while in May, it is only 8 days.
Average number of hire days at Sydney Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Sydney Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Sydney Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly searches at Sydney Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | NoBirds, Bargain Car Rentals, Simba Car Hire, YesDrive Car Rentals, Alpha car hire |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | £14 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alpha car hire |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NoBirds | Kia Stonic | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| NoBirds | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| NoBirds | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Jucy | Hyundai Accent | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Simba Car Hire | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| YesDrive Car Rentals | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| NoBirds | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
NS
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
01/03/2025
Scenery and countryside with amazing beaches and great people with a full diversity of different ethnics.
DT
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
13/02/2025
I travelled from Sydney to Brisbane, stopping at hunter valley, port Macquarie, cresent heads, coffs harbour, dorrigo mountain, Byron bay, Brunswick head, nightcap national park, Gold Coast and then finally Brisbane :) minyon falls was the best waterfall! 
MQ
United Kingdom
Kia Picanto
16/01/2025
Everything easy and comfortable.
HD
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
09/01/2025
Helicopter rides jet booting jet ski lying on beaches in the middle of winter in my home country explore new place
mount to the sea city’s site-seeing meeting new family members
WF
United Kingdom
Honda CR-V
10/11/2024
Picked car up at Sydney airport. A breeze. Attended our son’s wedding and then a leisurely drive to Melbourne taking 3 weeks. Drop off at Melbourne airport very easy and hassle free.
RC
Ireland
Kia Stonic
30/07/2024
Hunter Valley was amazing, great food and wine, and I highly recommend Two Fat Blokes Wine Tour. Favourite restaurant in Sydney was Don’t Tell Auntie. Loved the coastal walks from Malabar to Bondi. 
AS
Hong Kong
Kia Stonic
28/07/2024
Was not a vacation trip. Just visiting my daughter.
TW
Malaysia
Mazda CX-9
22/07/2024
Good drive thru blue mountain
AD
New Zealand
Kia Stonic
07/07/2024
Sydney - Shopping, travelling is great
KD
Australia
Kia Cerato
27/04/2024
Went to Narooma NSW the little heaven on earth, if you know you know. 
SC
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
24/04/2024
Lakes, rainforest, surfing and animals
CB
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
21/04/2024
Restaurants and sight seeing
NV
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
18/04/2024
We traveled south so didn't go into Sydney. The Grand Pacific Drive is amazing.
RT
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
01/04/2024
My trip was a practical one - visiting family & sorting stuff. It was great to be picked up & dropped off at the airport & to have a reliable little car to be able to get around. Thank you!
KS
United Kingdom
Kia Cerato
26/03/2024
Had fantastic time
AK
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
14/03/2024
Waterfall hunting 
JD
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
13/03/2024
Everything from the blue mountains to walks around Sussex inlet.
DB
United Kingdom
Kia Rio
03/02/2024
Fantastic scenery in the Blue Mountains
Great hotel.
RE
New Zealand
Hyundai Accent
20/01/2024
We didn't realize how economical the car would be & was super reliable & couldn't fault the car at all
GS
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
11/01/2024
Fabulous time in Lovedale in Hunter Valley and at the Koala Sanctuary at Port Stephens
JS
United Kingdom
Hyundai i30
05/11/2023
Blue mountains, Sydney national park.
JE
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
02/11/2023
Great time with family getting to know Port Stephens area and meeting up with friends during overnight trip (aeroplane) to Melbourne. Bar 2 everyone we came across was friendly, helpful & welcoming. Food & boat trips great and roads really well signposted.
TL
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
21/08/2023
Saw lots of family, gave kids some great Aussoe experiences
RB
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
13/04/2023
Nicks seafood restaurant in sydney and small plane flight in airies beech
CB
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
02/04/2023
We drove from Sydney down to Melbourne and stopped at 5 overnight resorts.Really glad we did and all was well planned with distances etc. Highly recommend doing the stopovers as you see so much more.
DP
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
16/03/2023
Sydney vfabulous city with xellent transport system . Loads of beaches bays etc to visit .
RM
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
27/02/2023
Walking on empty beaches, good bars and excellent beers
JW
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
20/02/2023
Visiting family and trip up north nsw
KH
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
17/01/2023
Drive & stay in Mollymook, followed by trip to Canberra, before returning to Sydney. 
TQ
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
05/01/2023
Met our first grandson , went to awesome beaches and enjoyed the aussie way of life .
Beautiful people really open and welcoming .
EA
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
09/09/2022
Family gathering.
LM
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
07/05/2022
Customer service was brilliant and cars were new models and very clean .
KM
United Kingdom
MG 3
26/04/2022
Be aware that the cars that they advertise are not necessarily what you will get, and their idea of "Similar" is very different to what most people would consider similar. However their customer service was very very good.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
YesDrive Car Rentals
9.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Distinqt Car Hire
6.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
176
Total rental companies
29
Average daily price
£24.02
Lowest daily price
£13.80
Total cars available
371
Top 29 suppliers at Sydney Airport in 2025
YesDrive Car Rentals
+61362775956 / +611300756500
Sydney Airport, Park on King, Level 5/338, King St, Mascot, NSW, 2020
£16 - £18
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:30
Tue:
08:00 - 17:30
Wed:
08:00 - 17:30
Thu:
08:00 - 17:30
Fri:
08:00 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 17:30
Sun:
08:00 - 17:30
+61293603622
55 Kent Road, Mascot, NSW 2020
£16 - £50
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 20:30
Tue:
06:00 - 20:30
Wed:
06:00 - 20:30
Thu:
06:00 - 20:30
Fri:
06:00 - 20:30
Sat:
06:00 - 20:30
Sun:
06:00 - 20:30
Simba Car Hire
+61280056696 / +61280056696 / +61881263890
251 Coward Street, Mascot, NSW 2020
£15 - £92
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
Everything Fleet
+61131381
Level 1/336 King St, Mascot NSW 2020
£48 - £143
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:00 - 19:00
Thu:
07:00 - 19:00
Fri:
07:00 - 19:00
Sat:
07:00 - 19:00
Sun:
07:00 - 19:00
SIXT
+61295821762
SIXT, Sydney International Airport, New South Wales 2020
£30 - £84
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 22:30
Tue:
06:30 - 22:30
Wed:
06:30 - 22:30
Thu:
06:30 - 22:30
Fri:
06:30 - 22:30
Sat:
06:30 - 22:30
Sun:
06:30 - 22:30
EastCoast Car Rentals
+611800474258 / +61755558908
Sydney Airport
338 King Street,
Mascot, NSW, 2020
£15 - £76
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 21:30
Tue:
06:00 - 21:30
Wed:
06:00 - 21:30
Thu:
06:00 - 21:30
Fri:
06:00 - 21:30
Sat:
07:00 - 17:00
Sun:
07:00 - 19:00
Thrifty
+61136139
Keith Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020
£33 - £67
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Dollar
+611800501934
Keith Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020
£37 - £95
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
GreenMotion
+61134733
Corner of O'Riordan Street &, Bourke Rd, Mascot NSW 2020
£23 - £104
Working hours
Mon:
06:30 - 21:00
Tue:
06:30 - 21:00
Wed:
06:30 - 21:00
Thu:
06:30 - 21:00
Fri:
06:30 - 21:00
Sat:
06:30 - 21:00
Sun:
06:30 - 21:00
Ace Rent a car
+61392222595 / 1800620408
296 Coward St Alexandria
£22 - £89
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:30
Tue:
08:00 - 17:30
Wed:
08:00 - 17:30
Thu:
08:00 - 17:30
Fri:
08:00 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Enterprise
+61283032282
1626 Airport Dr, Mascot NSW 2020
£38 - £54
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Alpha car hire
+61283551933
Park on King, Level 4/338 King St.Mascot NSW 2020
£14 - £50
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:30
Tue:
08:00 - 16:30
Wed:
08:00 - 16:30
Thu:
08:00 - 16:30
Fri:
08:00 - 16:30
Sat:
08:00 - 14:30
Sun:
08:00 - 14:30
Budget
1300362848
Cnr Ross Smith Av & Butler Rd
£27 - £63
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
National
+61283032282
1626 Airport Dr, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
£39 - £53
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Bargain Car Rentals
+61300729230 / +61361650838
1581 Botany Road, Botany, NSW 2019
£21 - £47
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:45
Tue:
07:00 - 20:45
Wed:
07:00 - 20:45
Thu:
07:00 - 20:45
Fri:
07:00 - 20:45
Sat:
07:00 - 20:45
Sun:
07:00 - 20:45
Avis
136333
Corner Of Ross Smith Ave And Butler Road
£36 - £53
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Hertz
+610294934190
Keith Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020
£48 - £252
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Jucy
+611800150850
286 Coward Street, Mascot, NSW 2020
£48 - £252
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:55
Tue:
08:00 - 16:55
Wed:
08:00 - 16:55
Thu:
08:00 - 16:55
Fri:
08:00 - 16:55
Sat:
08:00 - 13:55
Sun:
09:00 - 13:55
Alamo
+61283032282
1626 Airport Dr, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia
£38 - £45
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Keddy
+610292079400
Terminal Buildings Sydney Airport, Sydney NSW 2020
£24 - £47
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:00
Tue:
05:30 - 23:00
Wed:
05:30 - 23:00
Thu:
05:30 - 23:00
Fri:
05:30 - 23:00
Sat:
05:30 - 23:00
Sun:
05:30 - 23:00
Firefly
0294934190
48 Ross Smith Ave
£24 - £47
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 23:00
Tue:
06:00 - 23:00
Wed:
06:00 - 23:00
Thu:
06:00 - 23:00
Fri:
06:00 - 23:00
Sat:
06:00 - 23:00
Sun:
06:00 - 23:00
Flexways
+5491152599877
Sydney International Airport
£24 - £47
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
Rush Car Rental
+61451877131 / +61411816810
330 King St, Mascot Nsw 2020, Sydney
£28 - £98
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 16:30
Tue:
09:00 - 16:30
Wed:
09:00 - 16:30
Thu:
09:00 - 16:30
Fri:
09:00 - 16:30
Sat:
09:00 - 16:30
Sun:
09:00 - 16:30
Goldcar
+610292079404
342 King Street, Mascot NSW 2020
£18 - £44
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:
09:00 - 17:00
Sun:
10:00 - 16:00
URDRIVE
+61489079655 / +61450233070
40 Baxter Rd, Mascot Nsw 2020, Sydney
£35 - £102
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
Thu:
07:00 - 20:00
Fri:
07:00 - 20:00
Sat:
07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 20:00
Routes Car Rental
+61292079400
Sydney Airport
£25 - £43
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 22:30
Tue:
07:00 - 22:30
Wed:
07:00 - 22:30
Thu:
07:00 - 22:30
Fri:
07:00 - 22:30
Sat:
08:00 - 22:00
Sun:
08:00 - 22:00
yesaway
+61280144448 / +611300850275
Suite 217, 35-39 Doody Street, Alexandria Nsw 2015
£18 - £156
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 18:00
Tue:
08:30 - 18:00
Wed:
08:30 - 18:00
Thu:
08:30 - 18:00
Fri:
08:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:30 - 18:00
Sun:
08:30 - 18:00
Europcar
+610292079400
Terminal Buildings Sydney Airport, Sydney NSW 2020
£25 - £61
Working hours
Mon:
05:30 - 23:00
Tue:
05:30 - 23:00
Wed:
05:30 - 23:00
Thu:
05:30 - 23:00
Fri:
05:30 - 23:00
Sat:
05:30 - 23:00
Sun:
05:30 - 23:00
Distinqt Car Hire
+61426885353 / 1300831191
1 Levey Street, Wolli Creek Nsw 2205, Australia
£21 - £70
Working hours
Mon:
10:00 - 16:00
Tue:
10:00 - 16:00
Wed:
10:00 - 16:00
Thu:
10:00 - 16:00
Fri:
10:00 - 16:00
Sat:
11:00 - 13:00
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