Finding the most convenient, safe, and cheap car hires in Sydney can be daunting. To make your travel experience easier, we have compiled a list of the best Sydney Airport car hire companies to choose from. To make the most out of your visit, we recommend exploring the city and beyond by car.
Finding a rental car at Sydney Airport has never been easier, and neither has been finding Sydney Airport Parking. You can find the major car hire brands at this airport, the majority of which include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, Europacar, and more. In this Flyparks guide, you will find out all you need to know about car hires at Sydney Airport. You will walk away from this article with all the necessary information you need about rates, providers, and documents you will need to rent a car on the day you land in Sydney.
If you are arriving from abroad, head towards the T1 International Arrivals hall where you will find the car rental desks. After filling out the necessary registration, contact form, and collecting your keys, you will be directed to the car park at P7, opposite of T1 International arrival terminal. It is at the ground level of this car park where you will find your rental car.
If you are arriving in Sydney from a domestic flight, you will need to visit the T2 and T3 Domestic Arrivals halls to register for your rental car and sign the rental contract. From here you can board the free shuttle service outside of T2 and T3 Terminals to where you will pick up your car rental on Ross Smith Avenue, located in the South-East sector for the following car hires: Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, and Europacar.
If you are renting from the car hire company Sixt, you will take the T-Bus transfer service waiting outside T2/T3 terminals to the International terminal, leading you to where you will pick up your rental car. Please note that it may take up to 30 minutes to travel from the T2/T3 terminals to the International terminal for this car rental. If you plan to rent from Redspot, Enterprise, Alamo, or National, you will take the free shuttle located outside T2/T3 terminals to where you will find your rental car, at 7 Coleman Street, Mascot. Please note, you MUST register and sign the contract(s) for your rental car at the appropriate car hire desk, BEFORE onboarding the shuttle and going to the parking location of the car rentals.
When you are returning your car hire for the following companies: Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, and Europacar, drive towards Ross Smith Avenue, where you will see signs for the drop-off locations of these car hire companies. When returning your car to the car hire company Sixt, please return your car to Sydney Airport International Terminal and follow the ‘Car Rental Return’ signs. When returning your car hire for these companies: Redspot, Enterprise, Alamo, and National, please return your car to 7 Coleman Street, Mascot.
After returning your rental(s), you may wait for the shuttle to take you from the drop-off point to the T2 and T3 Terminals. In your travel plan, please account for a wait time of approximately 30 minutes for the shuttle to take you from all drop-off locations to the T2 and T3 terminals.
The car hires you can rent from at Sydney Airport are the following: Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty, dollar car rental, Europacar, Sixt, Redspot, Enterprise, Alamo, or National. Each rental car provider varies in its opening hours and location. You can contact the various companies through the information given below.
Car Hires Sydney
Provider | Opening Hours | Address (Domestic) |
Avis (61) 2 9353 9000 | Sun - Sat 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Corner of Ross Smith Ave and Butler Road, Mascot, NS, 2020, Australia |
Budget (61) 2 9353 9399 | Sun - Sat 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Corner of Ross Smith Av & Butler Rd, Mascot Airport (Metro), Sydney Nsw, NS, 2020, Australia |
Hertz 02 9493 4190 | Mon-Sun: 0600-2300 | 48 Ross Smith Avenue Sydney (Mascot) , New South Wales 2020 Australia |
Thrifty 1300 367 227 or 136 139 | Mon-Fri: 07:00-midnight (AEST) Sat-Sun: 07:00-21:00 (AEST) | 48 Ross Smith Avenue Sydney (Mascot) , New South Wales 2020 Australia |
Europacar +61 (02) 92079400 | Mon-Fri 07:00-22:30 Sat-Sun: 08:00-20:00 | Sydney Airport, 2020 Sydney Australia |
Sixt +61 2 95821762 | Mon-Fri: 08:00-22:00 Sat: 09:00-15:00 Sun: 08:00-22:00 Public Holidays: 07:00-22:00 | Terminal Building, 2020 Sydney |
Redspot 1300 668 810 | Mon-Fri: 08:00-16:00 Sat: 08:00-12:00 pm | Terminal 1, Sydney Airport Sydney Australia 2020 |
Enterprise +61 2 8303 2282 | Sun-Fri: 07:00-20:00 Sat: 07:00-18:00 | Ground Level Car Park Keith Smith Avenue, Mascot Sydney, NSW, AU, 2020 |
Alamo +61 2 83032282 | Tues-Friday: 07:00-21:00 Sat: 07:00-18:00 Sun: 07:00-21:00 | Terminal Building Departure Plaza, Mascot, Sydney, NSW 2020 |
National +61 2 8303 2282 | Sun-Fri: 06:00-20:30 Sat: 06:00-17:30 | Ground Level Car Park, Keith Smith Avenue, Mascot, Sydney, NSW 2020, AU |
To make sure you get the best car hire for you, we have compiled a list of the primary car hires available at Sydney Airport. To differentiate each car hire, the table below showcases the price estimates for each type of car offered whether that be a compact, standard, or SUV car. Please note: some car hires offer cheaper options to ‘pre-pay’’ or book ahead on their website. Because this isn’t often the case for many who rent cars, we have included in the chart the price you will pay upon arriving at the car hire airport. Therefore, these prices will be a bit higher than the rate you would receive if you were to book ahead.
The chart below will showcase the price for renting the car for one day, depending on the car hire and the type of car you choose. These prices are estimates and do fluctuate often. For an exact rate on the date and time you need the rental, visit the car hire’s website. For flexible availability of car rental and the best prices, check and book your car hire online weeks to months in advance.
Sydney Car Hire Costs
Provider | Compact car (Suzuki Swift or similar) | Cost: Standard car (Kia Cerrato or similar) | Cost: Intermediate SUV (Holden Equinox or similar) |
Avis | A$215.33 | A$246.99 | A$301.95 |
Budget | A$202.99 | A$236.50 | A$288.99 |
Hertz | A$265.90 | A$311.28 | A371.06 |
Dollar | A$178.41 | A$233.86-256.64 | A$281.14-345.45 |
Thrifty | A$207.53 | A$234.98 | A$311.60 |
Europacar | A$152.21 | A$155.40 | A$293.72 |
Sixt | A$113.04 | A$172.39-180.65 | A$184.93-A$228.62 |
Redspot | A$172.89 | A$174.89 | A$179.15 |
Enterprise | A$159.56 | A$219.15 | A$162.77 |
Alamo | A$129.59 | A$267.30 | A$232.47 |
National | A$250.99 | A$278.39 | A$340.37 |
There will be off-site car hires operating that you can choose from in addition to the primary car hires listed above. Most off-site car rental companies offer complimentary airport transfers to and from the car rental grounds to Sydney Airport. East Coast Car Rentals and Alpha are two highly rated off-site car hire companies. In order to be greeted and transported to the car hire drop-off and pick-up desks, they advise you to call them after you have collected your luggage.
East Coast Car Rentals: 1 800 474 258 or (+61) 07 5555 8908
Alpha: +61 2 8355 1933
If you are planning to rent a car in Australia, there are a few things you need to know before you do so. We have accumulated some of the most important questions and answers that you will need to have peace of mind on arriving at, and departing from, Sydney Airport. If you can, try and book your car hire ahead of time. This will save you time and money and allow for your trip to be a breeze.
In Australia, drivers must be at least 21 years old to rent a vehicle and hold a full driving license. You should be aware, however, that the rules can differ between suppliers. Drivers under the age of 24 may be required to pay a daily underage surcharge or could be restricted from hiring certain kinds of vehicles.
The price you’ll pay for a rental car is often dependent on the type of car you want to hire, the time of year, who you hire the car from, and where. Renting a car from the airport can be more expensive than renting one from the city for example.
When you are picking up your hire vehicle, you’ll need to pay via credit card. A small number of providers accept debit cards, but more often than not, you will need to have a credit card.
Most, if not all, hire car companies will ask you for a security deposit when you arrive to collect your car hire. This amount will vary depending on the type of vehicle you’re renting, how you are paying, and where you are collecting your rental car.
Many visitors to Australia, or those travelling from out of state purchase travel insurance or use the insurance offered through their credit card. It’s important to check the terms and conditions of your insurance policy to ensure that it covers car rentals.
Rental cars in Australia will have an excess amount when it comes to making an insurance claim. The excess is the amount that you will be liable to pay for any damage caused to the vehicle. You can buy excess reduction products from most rental car providers in order to reduce your financial liability.
Car rental companies in Australia generally accept English-language driving licences, as long as they have a photograph. If your driving licence is not in English, you will also need an International Driving Permit. Please note that car rental companies will not accept provisional licences - you will need to hold a full licence.
All of the car hire rates mentioned in this article serve as a guide only. While they were accurate at the time of publishing, prices can and do change regularly. It is not possible to book car hires on Flyparks; the information above is provided for reference only, and does not constitute travel advice.
