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Cheap Car Rentals in Sydney from RM 83

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Sydney with a pick-up date of 5/3 and drop-off date of 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Sydney car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Sydney. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

ACERENTALCARS

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.77

Average price per day

RM 229

Cheapest price per day

RM 83

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sydney?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sydney and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

January

RM 157

February

RM 166

March

RM 188

April

RM 166

May

RM 139

June

RM 148

July

RM 175

August

RM 157

September

RM 152

October

RM 170

November

RM 166

December

RM 206

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sydney is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Sydney

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Sydney and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

There are, in total, 117 car hire locations in Sydney that are operated by 46 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 83/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Sydney hire providers:

Economy

Economy

RM 94+

Compact

Compact

RM 121+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 83+

SUV

SUV

RM 158+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 200+

Mini

Mini

RM 94+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 280+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 83+

Compare available car types for rental in Sydney

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Sydney to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Small cars

RM 108 - RM 228

All Car Types

RM 169 - RM 277

To rent a small car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 159/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Sydney, Australia (~RM 108/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 228/day). In fact, July is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sydney, renting a small car saves you 35% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sydney small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 194/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Sydney, Australia (~RM 128/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 282/day). In fact, June is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sydney, renting a medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sydney medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 327/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Sydney, Australia (~RM 244/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 413/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sydney, renting a large car is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 235/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Sydney, Australia (~RM 127/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 308/day). In fact, June is about 47% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sydney, renting a SUV saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sydney SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 374/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a van in Sydney, Australia (~RM 282/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 594/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sydney, renting a van is 36% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sydney van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Sydney, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 240/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Sydney, Australia (~RM 188/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~RM 981/day). In fact, July is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Sydney. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Sydney, renting a luxury car saves you 0% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Proton SagaRM 94/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Perodua AxiaRM 94/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Honda CityRM 121/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City

Top rental agencies in Sydney

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Sydney known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Sydney. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Sydney, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Firefly and Thrifty in Sydney. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Firefly

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

10.0

Thrifty

8.6
Very Good
6 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.8

Avis

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Budget

8.1
Very Good
10 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.6

JUCY

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Hertz

7.8
Good
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Europcar

4.9
Mediocre
7 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.1

Best Sydney car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Sydney. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Sydney with an average daily rate of RM 150. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
These are the best deals we've found on rental cars in Sydney. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Honda CivicRM 83/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Proton PersonaRM 94/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Perodua MyviRM 94/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 229/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 181/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Jan. 12.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Sydney?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Sydney from the following companies over the past two weeks: Simba Car Hire (RM 83/day), Alpha Car Hire (RM 94/day), and Goldcar Rental SP (RM 117/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sydney?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, YesDrive Car Rental (10.0 rating), Fox (10.0 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sydney.

  • What are petrol prices like in Sydney?

    The average price of petrol in Sydney is RM 4.77/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 215 and RM 310 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from Ace Rental Cars?

    Ace Rental Cars is one of the most popular car hire companies in Sydney, offering car hire for around RM 2,750 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Sydney for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 35% to make it a great deal in Sydney. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sydney?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Sydney however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sydney for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in Sydney is RM 11,785 (RM 393/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Sydney for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Sydney are typically RM 227 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact SUV to save money on your trip to RM 227. Our users have found prices for Compact SUV car hire in February to be on average RM 116 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Sydney?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Mini (Kia Carnival) in Sydney, making it the most popular option.

Small car rentals in Sydney

Find small car rental deals in Sydney from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Sydney cost an average of RM 304 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 94/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Perodua AxiaRM 99/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua MyviRM 106/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi

Luxury car rentals in Sydney

Find luxury car rental deals in Sydney from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Sydney cost an average of RM 695 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Reserve a luxury car rental in Sydney by selecting one of these great deals available. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 225/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 326/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 427/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car rentals by fuel type in Sydney

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Sydney. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Sydney. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Sydney. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 19+).

Electric

Electric

RM 23+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 33+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 19+

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