Car hire in Sydney CBD, Sydney

The most popular type of cars to hire in Sydney CBD are Economy cars. This type of car costs £37 per day on average. 25% of users prefer to hire Economy cars in Sydney CBD due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

If you’re looking to travel to Sydney and save money on a car hire, then consider visiting Alexandria or Downtown. You will find that Simba Car Hire has the most affordable car hire in Alexandria at £9/day. Europcar has the cheapest car hire in Downtown at £18/day.

Consider hiring a car in Sydney CBD for 9 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily hire cost for 9 days is £53. Weekend and 1-week-long hires will average a total of £513 and £148, respectively. For your more long-term car hire needs, a 1-month-long Sydney CBD car rental will cost £1,525 in total on average.

The best time to hire a car in Sydney CBD is during the month of April, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 67+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging £36 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car in Sydney CBD is September, at £86 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you hire from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Sydney CBD refresh daily.

There are 14 operators available for cars in Sydney CBD as of June 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Sydney CBD. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Sydney CBD, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.