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Cheap Car Hire in New South Wales from R276

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 New South Wales with a pick-up date of 23/3 and drop-off date of 7/4. 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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New South Wales car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in New South Wales. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Most common car type

Full-size

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in New South Wales?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in New South Wales and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

January

R658

February

R695

March

R789

April

R695

May

R583

June

R620

July

R733

August

R658

September

R639

October

R714

November

R695

December

R865

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New South Wales is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in New South Wales

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New South Wales and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

There are, in total, 3 288 car hire locations in New South Wales that are operated by 98 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R276/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from New South Wales hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 277+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for rental in New South Wales

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in New South Wales to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Small cars

R348 - R686

All Car Types

R348 - R1 126

To hire a small car in New South Wales, you would pay an average price of R519/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New South Wales (~R348/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R686/day). In fact, August is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for New South Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New South Wales, renting a small car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New South Wales small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in New South Wales, you would pay an average price of R773/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New South Wales (~R433/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 732/day). In fact, February is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for New South Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New South Wales, renting a medium car is 4% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New South Wales medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in New South Wales, you would pay an average price of R545/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New South Wales (~R685/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~R1 230/day). In fact, June is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for New South Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New South Wales, renting a large car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in New South Wales, you would pay an average price of R845/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New South Wales (~R394/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 551/day). In fact, February is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for New South Wales. When comparing with other car types available for hire in New South Wales, renting a SUV is 12% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best New South Wales SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia PicantoR276/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Volkswagen PoloR459/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR473/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Top rental agencies in New South Wales

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New South Wales known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New South Wales. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in New South Wales, including pickup locations serving Sydney, Newcastle and Ballina. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10,0
Wonderful
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Firefly

8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

10,0

Avis

9,3
Wonderful
4 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,0

Sixt

9,3
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

9,0

Thrifty

8,6
Very Good
6 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,8

Budget

8,2
Very Good
12 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,3

Value

7,8

Alamo

8,0
Very Good
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Hertz

7,0
Good
6 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,7

Best New South Wales car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in New South Wales. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New South Wales with an average daily rate of R489. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the New South Wales region, including options close to Sydney, Newcastle and Ballina. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Kia PicantoR276/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota RAV4R403/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Toyota Corolla QuestR416/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New South Wales, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in New South Wales?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in New South Wales from the following companies over the past two weeks: Simba Car Hire (R276/day), Ace Rental Cars (R459/day), and No Birds (R730/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in New South Wales?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10,0 rating), YesDrive Car Rental (10,0 rating) and Fox (10,0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New South Wales.

  • What are petrol prices like in New South Wales?

    The average price of petrol in New South Wales is R19,94/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R897 and R1 296 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New South Wales for a week from YesDrive Car Rental?

    YesDrive Car Rental is one of the most popular car hire companies in New South Wales, offering car hire for around R3 553 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in New South Wales for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 35% in New South Wales - we recommend booking at least 7days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New South Wales?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For New South Wales however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Small car hires in New South Wales

Find small car hire deals in New South Wales from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in New South Wales cost an average of R1 023 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Kia PicantoR276/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Chevrolet SparkR289/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Suzuki SwiftR409/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift

Car hires by fuel type in New South Wales

Browse car hires by fuel type in New South Wales. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New South Wales. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New South Wales. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R18+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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