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Car rental in Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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Pickup points in Sydney

  • Sydney Kingsford Smith AirportShuttle bus (SYA)
    Level 3, Park on King, 338 King Street, Mascot, 2020

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Renting a car in Sydney

Sydney is an easy place to start a trip: pick up at the airport (SYD) right off your flight, or from a city depot once you've had a few days on foot and public transport. You don't need a car for the harbour and the inner city - but the moment you want the coast, the mountains or the wine country, it's the way to go. We help you find the right car at an honest price and look after the booking from first request to final drop-off.

Best drives from Sydney

Some of Australia's finest touring starts at Sydney's doorstep:

  • Blue Mountains - escarpments, waterfalls and lookouts, an easy day or overnight west of the city
  • Grand Pacific Drive & the South Coast - the Sea Cliff Bridge, beaches and Jervis Bay heading south
  • Hunter Valley - vineyards and rolling country a couple of hours north
  • Sydney → Melbourne - the coastal Princes for scenery, or the inland Hume for speed
  • Sydney → Brisbane - the Pacific Highway up the beaches of the north coast

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Driving in Sydney - what to know

  • Tolls are all electronic - Sydney's motorways and harbour crossings are cashless; there are no toll booths. Ask how your rental handles tolls (an e-tag or pass is usually included or added) and how they're billed back to you, so a small toll doesn't arrive later with a fee.
  • Keep left - Australia drives on the left; give way to the right at roundabouts
  • Peak traffic - the harbour crossings and motorways bank up weekday mornings and evenings; plan pickups and airport runs around them
  • Parking - inner-city parking is limited and metered; many hotels charge separately, so check before you pick up a car you won't use until you leave town

Good to know

One-way trips are welcome - dropping in Melbourne or Brisbane is straightforward, though a one-way fee usually applies (confirm it before you book). For the questions that catch people out Australia-wide - excess, deposits, unsealed-road rules, unlimited kilometres - see car rental in Australia.

Common questions about Sydney

How do I rent a car in Sydney?
Search Sydney with your dates, choose a car at one all-in price and book. The rental company confirms your car in real time, usually within seconds, and your card is charged only once it's confirmed; your voucher arrives by email right away. If it can't be confirmed, nothing is charged.
How much is car rental in Sydney?
Enter your dates to see live prices for Sydney. Every rate includes cover, with the excess shown before you book.
Where do I pick up a rental car in Sydney?
Collect at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYA) in Sydney; your exact pickup details are on your confirmation. Airport pickups are served by a free shuttle from a nearby depot - you get an SMS link to request it about a day before pickup.
Can I rent a car in Sydney if I'm under 25?
Yes, from age 21 for most cars. Drivers under 25 pay a young-driver surcharge of $16.50 a day, and our electric, premium and elite cars and the 12-seater need a driver aged 25 or over.
What cars can I rent in Sydney?
A wide range, from economy hatchbacks to hybrids, SUVs, 4WDs and people-movers - every car an automatic. Some models are only stocked in certain cities, so the live search for your dates is the honest answer to what's available in Sydney.
How many kilometers are included in Sydney?
Unlimited kilometers on nearly every car - only the 12-seater is capped, at 200 km a day with extra kilometers at $0.33/km.
Are there toll roads in Sydney?
Yes. Sydney has electronic toll roads - there are no cash booths. Any tolls you drive through are billed to you after the rental at cost plus a $1.10 admin fee per toll.
Can I pick up in Sydney and drop off somewhere else?
Yes, one-way trips to our other cities are welcome - choose a different return city when you search and any one-way fee is quoted on your booking before you pay.
What deposit is held for a rental in Sydney?
With standard cover, a A$1,000 bond is pre-authorized (held, not charged) on the main driver's credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card at pickup and released after return; with zero excess there's no bond. The bond is separate from the excess, which only applies if the car is damaged or stolen and can be reduced with a higher cover tier.

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