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Car Rental Sydney

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Popular rental locations in Sydney

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Sydney

Economy class Sydney

Do you have an economic mindset? Then go for a rental car in economy class.

These cars are slightly bigger than the ones in the mini-class, but it's still easy on the wallet. A car in this class is a great fit for two persons or a small family, but if you want more room or luxury, select a car from a higher class You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at East Coast Car Rentals.

Compact class Sydney

Compact rental cars: not too big and not too small Enough room for a couple with two children, including luggage. A spacious rental car at an affordable price.

Compact rental cars are very popular, so book your car as early as possible because, before you know it, there won't be any cars available in this category. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at East Coast Car Rentals.

Intermediate class Sydney

Renting a mid-class car might be a good idea if a compact vehicle is just a tick too small. These cars offer a comfortable ride to a family or group of 4 or 5 people.

Storing luggage is also no problem. And mid-class cars barely use any more energy or gas than a compact vehicle. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Europcar.

Standard class Sydney

A standard-class rental car offers extra comfort, with space for a group of 5. These cars are a little smaller than full-size cars, but they're still fairly large cars.

A standard-class rental car offers ideal transport across longer distances. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Europcar.

Full-size class Sydney

A full-size-class rental car not only offers a lot of room, but also luxury and ease. These are the ideal family cars for up to 5 people, making longer trips more comfortable.

These cars also have a lot of luggage space. Do reserve your full-size rental car in advance, though, as there is often limited availability. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at East Coast Car Rentals.

Rent a luxury car Sydney

Ride like royalty, and rent a car from the most luxe brands, like Audi, BMW, Volvo, or Mercedes. You'll be driving in style, surrounded by an extremely comfortable luxury interior with a car from this category.

We can help you find a friendlier price tag in this more expensive class of luxury rental vehicles. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Sixt.

Rent a station wagon Sydney

A station wagon is, per car brand, a roomier version of a hatchback or sedan. This car is also sometimes called an estate car or simply a wagon.

They're great vacation cars because they fit a lot of baggage, including all the camping and/or sports equipment you need. We'll help you find a rental station wagon for the best price here. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Europcar.

Rent a van Sydney

Hitting the road with a big family or group of friends? Then you might want to rent a passenger van, offering seating for 5-9 passengers.

Practical and fun, and you can drive one using a regular Class B driving license. Traveling with a smaller group, but need a lot of space for extra baggage, such as sports or camping equipment? Then rent a van with a double-cabin. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at East Coast Car Rentals.

Renting a convertible Sydney

Fun and freedom, in a convertible! Whether it's for a weekend trip, a destination vacation, or a special day – riding in a rental car with an open roof feels special.

Indulge in the ultimate travel experience, with the wind in your hair! If you want to rent a convertible, we'll help you compare rental agencies and prices, with or without insurance. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Thrifty.

Rent an SUV Sydney

SUV stands for Sports Utility Vehicle. It's a great car for vacations because the high seating position lets you enjoy the surroundings more and gives you a better view of the road.

This segment includes small, medium-sized and large rental cars, so keep this in mind when renting an SUV. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at East Coast Car Rentals.

Rent an electric car Sydney

Car rental agencies are now offering a wider selection of electric cars in almost all the popular classes than ever before. If you've never driven an electric car, you'll have to get used to driving to a charging station instead of the gas

station. Keep in mind also that it takes longer to charge a battery than fill a tank of gas. You can rent a car from this class at this destination (Sydney) starting at per day. Rent a car without hassle? Choose our Worry-Free label. You can rent the cheapest car in this class with the Worry-Free label from per day at Europcar.
Car type
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Sydney

Below are the car rental companies in Sydney with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Alamo

    8.7 (7906)
    From € 48 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.4 (1707)
    From € 60 / day
  • Thrifty

    8.4 (4885)
    From € 53 / day
  • Avis

    8.1 (5348)
    From € 71 / day
  • Sixt

    7.8 (2928)
    From € 59 / day
  • Hertz

    7.7 (6161)
    From € 82 / day
  • East Coast Car Rentals

    7.5 (115)
    From € 36 / day
  • Europcar

    7.4 (7319)
    From € 51 / day
  • Budget

    7.3 (8999)
    From € 56 / day
  • Ace Rental Cars

    6.5 (13)
    From € 43 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8 (384)
    No rates available
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    7.8 (3851)
    From € 90 / day
  • Apollo Car Rental

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.1 (3463)
    No rates available
  • Alpha Car Hire

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.7 (2991)
    No rates available
  • Green Motion

    6.9 (1708)
    From € 58 / day

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When is the best time to book a rental car in Sydney?

Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a mini class car?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a economy class car?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a compact class car?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a intermediate class car?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a standard-class car?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a full-size car?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a luxury car?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Sydney), March is the cheapest month to rent a station wagon. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. February is the most popular month to rent a station wagon at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a SUV?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a MPV?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a minivan?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a sports car?

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Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Sydney), February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. February is the most popular month to rent a convertible at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Sydney - When is the cheapest time to rent a delivery van?

At this destination (Sydney), December is the cheapest month to rent a van. The average price is /day. The rest of the year, the average price is /day. December is the most popular month to rent a van at this destination, the average price is /day. To ensure a wide selection and the best rates, we advise booking your rental car well in advance. Waiting until the last minute may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Sydney

If you are looking for a rental car in Australia, but in a city other than Sydney, please click through to the Car rental Australia page, where you can choose in which city in Australia you want to rent a car.

Car rental locations in Sydney

EasyTerra Car Rental Sydney compares prices of car rental companies at the following locations:

10/209 Harris St
123 Canterbury Rd
129 Princes Hwy
13 Sarah St
142-144 Parramatta Rd
157 Walker St
158 Adderley St W
182-196 O'Riordan St
191 William St
1A Worth St
2 Lee St
203 Victoria St
242 Arden St
28 Parramatta Rd
296 Coward St
30 Pitt St
31 Bay Rd
31 Higginbotham Rd
36 College St
395 Pitt St
49 Parramatta Rd
55 Pirrama Road
6 Long St
641-645 The Horsley Dr
67-69 Hawkesbury Rd
69 Sydenham Rd
7 Coleman St
70 Murray Street
818 George St
9 Culverston Rd
93 William St
95 Parramatta Rd
95 Riley St
Sir John Young Crescent

Location information for Sydney

Introduction

Sydney is the largest city of Australia, although it is not the capital, as many people think. The capital is Canberra, which became the capital due to the rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne. It was finally decided to build the capital in between these two big cities.
Sydney is a very international city, and it is located on the place where the first Brits stepped onto the Australian continent and founded a penal colony. Except modern skyscrapers and the beautiful Opera House, there are also Victorian style buildings, for instance in the restored area called The Rocks.

Population

The city has over 4 million inhabitants, most of them of British or Irish descent, although there are also large groups of immigrants from other parts of the world: Southern-Europe (Greeks, Italians), China, South-Africa and the Middle East (Lebanese).

Location

Sydney is located on the east coast of Australia in de state of New South Wales, of which it is the capital. The city is situated on Port Jackson, which is better known as Sydney Harbour. This natural harbour is the beginning of a deep bay of the Pacific Ocean that runs right through the city. The British explorer James Cook preferred a bay somewhat to the south, Botany Bay. These days, that bay is also enclosed in Sydney's metropolitan area. The oldest part of the city is located around Sydney Cove, an inlet on the south end of Port Jackson. The wooded hills of the Blue Mountains are situated to the east of the city. The mountains owe their name to the blue-grey mist that is produced by the oil vapours of the Eucalyptus trees. On the coast there are many magnificent beaches, often in the middle of residential areas.

Economy

Sydney is the most important port of Australia. Although there is industry (for instance machines, food, electronic products and paper), it is overshadowed by the service sector. The city is the country's financial centre, with head offices of most banks and insurance companies, and a large stock exchange.
Multinational companies have their regional head offices in Sydney, and there is also a considerable film industry (Fox Studios). In addition, the share of scientific research centres is growing. The city has no fewer than four universities.
Tourism is also important to the local economy: annually the city attracts 2.5 million foreign tourists. Australians themselves also like to visit Sydney for one of several days.

Airports

Kingsford Smith International Airport is the most important airport of Sydney and the biggest in Australia. It is located eight kilometres to the south of the city centre on Botany Bay. There are many international connections, with many flights each day to New-Zealand and Asia cities like Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and Tokyo. There is a train connection to the airport, and there are also shuttle buses between the airport and hotels in the city centre.

Bankstown Airport is located in the south-west of Sydney. It is a small airport that is used primarily for private and business flights.

Public transport

CityRail is Sydney's train system, it is in part a kind of metro. Outside the centre, the trains move above ground, in the centre underground. In addition, there is a lightrail service from the Central Station to Lilyfield and a monorail that runs around the main shopping area and Darling Harbour.
Visitors to the city will mostly use the buses. There are over 300 lines that are numbered according to the area they service. Buses beginning with the number 1 service the northern beaches, those that begin with the number 2 the northern suburbs, those with a 4 the west and south, and number 5 the west. Buses beginning with the number 6 are school buses. Furthermore, there are ferry services across Sydney Harbour.

Sydney's Central Station is located on Eddy Avenue. There are train services to, among other places, Melbourne (travel time: 10 hours), Brisbane (12.5 hours), Adelaide (26 hours) and Perth (64 hours).
In front of the station lies the Sydney Coach Terminal, from where buses depart for, among other places, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Melbourne.

Traffic and Parking

To begin with, people drive on the left side of the road, which means the steering wheel of your rental car will be on the right side. Sydney's infrastructure was improved considerably when the city was awarded the 2000 Olympics. The connection to the airport, for instance, was made a lot easier, thanks to the Eastern Distributor tunnel. The Cross-City tunnel, which was opened in 2005, connects Kings Cross and Darling Harbour, and removes traffic from the roads in the centre of the city.

Finding a place to park in the centre of Sydney is difficult, and parking in the street is not cheap. In addition, there is only limited time parking in many streets. It is easier to park your car in one of the car parks around the centre and proceed by public transport. A good choice is the centrally located Queen Victoria Building (QVB) Car Park on York Street. Near the popular Bondi Beach, the ban on stopping your car, for whatever short period of time, is rigorously enforced.

Most people who rent a car in Australia want to see more than Sydney alone. Keep in mind that Australia - outside the large cities - is an exceptionally empty place. Bring enough food and water, as well as plenty of fuel.

Petrol stations may be hundreds of kilometres apart! If you drive at night, beware of Kangaroos that are attracted by the headlights.

Hotels

The luxury hotels are located to the west of the central business district. Mid-class hotels are predominantly located in North Sydney, Inner West and North Shore. Cheap hotels and guesthouses are located in the south of the centre, in Glebe and Kings Cross, near the southern beaches like Bondi Beach and Coogee, and near Manly Beach in the north. Sydney is an economic and cultural centre and also attracts many tourists. Book your hotel room in advance.

External Sources

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Practical information

  • Currency
    Australian dollar
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    100 - 130 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is EasyTerra Car Rental the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

Our rates are all-inclusive. Our reservation department will inform you in advance should additional costs apply. You can always cancel your booking free of charge if you do not agree (this must be done at least 48 hours prior to the start of the car hire period).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by EasyTerra Car Rental at this location?
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Thrifty
  • Avis
  • Sixt
  • Hertz
  • East Coast Car Rentals
  • Europcar
  • Budget
  • Ace Rental Cars
  • National Car Rental
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Apollo Car Rental
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Alpha Car Hire
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Green Motion
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