Sydney

Cheap Car Rentals in Sydney from RM 57

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 16/8 and drop-off date of 23/8. 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 2026

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 27 June 2026.

Most popular company

BARGAINCAR

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.91

Average price per day

RM 168

Cheapest price per day

RM 57

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 27 June 2026.

There are, in total, 114 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 57/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Sydney hire providers:

Economy

Economy

RM 85+

Compact

Compact

RM 81+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 59+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 268+

SUV

SUV

RM 129+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 169+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 155+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 278+

Best car rental deals found in Sydney

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 131. Data was last updated on 27 June 2026.
Honda CivicRM 57/day
5
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosRM 81/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios
Honda HR-VRM 87/day
4
M
A/C
Honda HR-V

Cheapflights insights for Sydney car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Sydney, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Sydney?

Book your car hire in Sydney 39 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 155/day on average when booked 39 days ahead, which saves you 276% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Sydney?

In Sydney, the most affordable car hire company right now is East Coast Car Rentals, offering prices from just RM 18.17/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Simba Car Hire, with rates starting at RM 20.33/day.

What is the best car rental company in Sydney?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Sydney is Thrifty (rated 8.8/10 with 6 reviews). Avis (rated 8.5/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Sydney, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just RM 127. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 217 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Sydney, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just RM 127. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 217 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 164

February

RM 176

March

RM 168

April

RM 172

May

RM 139

June

RM 127

July

RM 176

August

RM 160

September

RM 164

October

RM 188

November

RM 176

December

RM 217

What car do most people hire in Sydney?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Sydney are the following: SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Full-size cars (Kia Carnival or similar), and Intermediate cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Sydney?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. East Coast Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Sydney at 2.

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 27 June 2026.

Thrifty

8.8
Very Good
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

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

East Coast Car Rentals

7.5
Good
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

CarHood

1 location

Distinqt Car Hire

1 location

Alpha

1 location

Atlas Car & Truck Rental

2 locations

Yesaway

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Sydney, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 27 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sydney?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 168/day when booking a car hire in Sydney. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 95/day from YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, booked on Jun. 20.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

    Bargain Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Sydney, offering car hire for around RM 912 per week on 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 3,910 (RM 130/day) on average.

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

    Car hire prices in Sydney are typically RM 0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Intermediate to save money on your trip to RM 0. Our users have found prices for Intermediate car hire in July to be on average RM 113 per day.

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 27 June 2026.

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 34+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 20+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 19+

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