Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the tarmac at Mascot Airport, Sydney, Australia.

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Car rental at Sydney Airport

Compare 21 rental companies by real customer ratings and price, find your desk, and know the local driving rules before you set off.

  • 9.4/10 from 172 verified customer reviews
  • 21 companies compared
  • Cars from €22 per day
  • Prices seen 12 October 2026

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Brands at Sydney Airport

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At a glance

Car hire at Sydney Airport in numbers

From DiscoverCars’ Sydney Airport page, read 13 October 2026. Prices in euros, as they show them.

Average price
€27 per day
per day, across the year
Cheapest month
June
about €19 a day
Most expensive
December
about €42 a day
Busiest month
December
most searches for a car
Typical rental
9 days
average length
Cheapest company
NoBirds
on average
Cheapest car type
Small cars
on average
Popular cars
SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars
most booked types

When to book

Car hire prices at Sydney Airport by month

Rent in June and you pay about 55% less per day than in December.

€26Jan€31Feb€29Mar€30Apr€20May€19Jun€25Jul€22Aug€25Sep€28Oct€27Nov€42Dec
Cheapest monthMost expensiveAverage price per day, in euros, as shown by DiscoverCars on 13 October 2026.

Pick-up and return

Where to collect your car at Sydney Airport

Each company’s own pick-up directions

As the companies give them on DiscoverCars (read 13 October 2026). Check your voucher too: directions change.

Everything FleetShow directions

338 King Street, Mascot NSW 2020

Call 0061 721 033 982 / 0061 131 381 to arrange a pickup after collecting luggage.

International Arrivals:

After clearing international customs follow the signs to domestic transfer ,buses and trains. Continue following the signs domestic transfer, buses and trains. Exit arrivals terminal and continue along the sidewalk past coaches and shuttle signs. Reach Green mini bus sign and bay 22, (opposite to Rydges hotel).

Domestic arrivals:

Exit from Terminal 2, proceed left for 20 meters (From Terminal 3, proceed right to meeting point. A the shuttle bays 4-11 sign cross the road and keep right. Walk past the shuttle sign and past the boom gates.

For further details: https://everythingfleet.com.au/car-truck-rentals-aus/

NoBirdsShow directions

55 Kent Road, Mascot, NSW 2020

This location has shuttle bus service.

After collecting your luggage, contact 0061 447249065. Walk to either the International or Domestic meeting point. Meet the white mini-bus with YELLOW no birds signage at the Shuttle Pick-up area.

International (T1) Shuttle Pick-up Area:

-Meet in Mini Bus Bay 22

-Exit, turn right and Walk 200m. You will pass: McDonald’s and the Qantas Domestic Transfers.

Domestic (T2 and T3) Shuttle Pick-up Area:

-Walk Through the P3 car park.

-From Qantas (T3), 5 minutes walk to your left.

-From Virgin/Jetstar (T2), 5 minutes walk to your right.

YESDRIVE CAR RENTALShow directions

Sydney Airport, Park on King, Level 6/338, King St, Mascot, NSW, 2020

Instructions for International Arrivals pick up:

1. After collecting your luggage, please call YesDrive on 0061 362 775 956 to arrange a shuttle service to pick you up.

2. Then, proceed to the arrivals walk out from the main doors and turn right to follow the foot path towards the shuttle bus holding bay.

3. Kindly wait at Bay 22 for the blue Park on King shuttle van with YesDrive logo on it.

Instructions for Domestic arrivals pick up:

1. After collecting your luggage, call the office on 0061 362 775 956 to arrange your shuttle pickup.

2. Exit through the main doors on the arrivals level. From T2 or T3, turn right, cross the pedestrian crossing and continue along the P1 walkway. Take the first right towards Priority Pickup. Walk past the Priority Pickup and Express Pickup waiting areas to the entrance of the new dedicated shuttle pickup area.

3. Wait there for the blue Park on King shuttle van. It has Park on King branding on the front, sides and rear, and YesDrive branding on both sides.

GreenMotion logoGreenMotionShow directions

Corner of O'Riordan Street &, Bourke Rd, Mascot NSW 2020

Green Motion Sydney Airport pick up point for domestic terminals is located between terminals 2 and 3 on the arrivals level. Directions for terminal 3 (T3): Exit the terminal and turn right. Proceed to the Minibus/Hire Cars waiting area (bays 4-11). Pick up is from bay 6. Directions for terminal 2 (T2): Exit the terminal and turn left towards the Minibus/Shuttle waiting area (bays 4-11) . Proceed to the shuttle waiting area. Pick up is from bay 6. For International customers Directions for Terminal 1 (T1): Exit the arrival hall area of terminal (T1) and turn right. As you walk along the path towards the Group Shuttle Buses zone or Train Station, you should pass by Mc Donald?s (which is on your right). Walk to the far end of the terminal (T1) and locate BAY no. 35 (The meeting point for pick-up). Once you have collected your luggage and are waiting at the correct meeting point,please call.

DollarShow directions

Keith Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020

Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.

Alpha car hireShow directions

Park on King, Level 4/338 King St.Mascot NSW 2020

Free Shuttle Bus. Once luggage is collected and ready to go, please call +61283551933 to arrange the Shuttle Bus pick-up. If the flight is delayed, please notify as soon as possible for assistance with next-day collection if outside working hours. Baby seats are not available in the shuttle bus. Children under 6 months cannot travel on shuttles. For those affected, please contact the branch for help with collecting the driver.

Domestic Terminal:

For customers flying in with VIRGIN, JETSTAR & Regionals (Terminal T2):

Please contact the office once you have collected your luggage on (02) 8355 1933.

Exit your terminal at ground level and head towards the main traffic light pedestrian crossing.

Cross over towards P1 on the opposite side and turn right to follow the signs heading towards Express Pickup near P3 Car Park.

Walk past the Express Pickup Zone to reach the Shuttle Zone Area.

Please look for the blue shuttle bus displaying both "Park on King" and "Alpha Car Hire" signage and let the driver know that you are going to Alpha.

For customers flying in with QANTAS Domestic (Terminal T3):

Please contact the office once you have collected your luggage on (02) 8355 1933.

Exit your terminal at ground level and head towards the main traffic light pedestrian crossing.

Cross over towards P1 on the opposite side and turn left to follow the signs heading towards Express Pickup near P3 Car Park.

Bargain Car RentalsShow directions

1581 Botany Road, Botany, NSW 2019

UPON YOUR ARRIVAL

Once you have collected your luggage, call 1300 729 230 (for international customers call +61 3 6165 0838) and follow the prompts for shuttle bus pick up. Please allow up to 20 minutes for shuttle to arrive.

PROCEED TO SHUTTLE BAY FROM TERMINAL

FROM T1 - Exit the international terminal to the right and follow signs to (All Buses). Proceed to the shuttle pick up area, bays 12 - 21, which is across the road from the Rydges Hotel.

FROM T2 - (Jetstar/Virgin/Rex) exit T2 building to the left and proceed past the buses sign and cross the pedestrian crossing. Follow the sign to the Shuttles T2 and our shuttle service will arrive in bays 4 - 7.

FROM T3 - (Qantas) exit exit T3 building to the right and proceed across the pedestrian crossing to shuttle bays 4 - 7.

Simba Car HireShow directions

251 Coward Street, Mascot, NSW 2020

Upon landing, please contact 0061 280 056 696 / 0061 1300 303 941 for shuttle bus request.

International Airport (T1) Pick-up Instructions:

After collecting your luggage at T1 (International), head to your right from the terminal and look for the Ride Share sign.

Domestic Airport Pick-up Instructions:

T2 Terminal: After collecting your luggage, exit the terminal on the right, go beyond the bus signage, and cross at the pedestrian lights. You will find the shuttle at the Priority Pickup Area C; clearly marked in green.

T3 Terminal (Qantas): Exit the terminal, turn left, and cross at the pedestrian crossing to find the shuttle at the Priority Pickup Area C.

yesawayShow directions

1 Ewan St, Mascot Nsw 2020, Australia

Please call the supplier after collecting your luggage. After receiving your call, they'll arrange the pick-up process for you and let you know where to wait. If you arrive after hours, please contact the supplier one day in advance.

Compare companies

21 car hire companies at Sydney Airport, by rating

Ratings are from customers who booked through DiscoverCars, out of 10, read 13 October 2026. Prices are their range per day in euros.

Everything Fleet

#1 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

9.1

Excellent

156 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money9.2
Ease of finding8.4
Agent helpfulness9.2
Pick-up speed8.7
Drop-off speed9.5
Car cleanliness9.5

338 King Street, Mascot NSW 2020

Daily 07:00 - 22:00

+61721033982 / +61131381

€37–€38 per day

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NoBirds

#2 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.8

Very Good

1,118 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.7
Ease of finding8.5
Agent helpfulness8.5
Pick-up speed8.7
Drop-off speed9.2
Car cleanliness8.9

55 Kent Road, Mascot, NSW 2020

Daily 06:00 - 20:30

+61293603622

€22–€45 per day

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Ace Rental Cars

#3 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.8

Very Good

11 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.7
Ease of finding8.5
Agent helpfulness8.4
Pick-up speed8.6
Drop-off speed9.0
Car cleanliness9.1

296 Coward St Alexandria

Mon 08:00 - 17:30 · Tue 08:00 - 17:30 · Wed 08:00 - 17:30 · Thu 08:00 - 17:30 · Fri 08:00 - 17:30 · Sat 08:00 - 13:00 · Sun 08:00 - 17:00

+61392222595 / 1800620408

Prices on request

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YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL

#4 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.7

Very Good

296 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.8
Ease of finding8.2
Agent helpfulness8.8
Pick-up speed8.6
Drop-off speed8.9
Car cleanliness9.1

Sydney Airport, Park on King, Level 6/338, King St, Mascot, NSW, 2020

Daily 07:00 - 18:00

+61362775956 / +611300756500

€32–€131 per day

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GreenMotion

#5 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.6

Very Good

82 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.7
Ease of finding8.0
Agent helpfulness8.8
Pick-up speed8.1
Drop-off speed9.0
Car cleanliness9.0

Corner of O'Riordan Street &, Bourke Rd, Mascot NSW 2020

Daily 06:30 - 21:00

+611300458584

€31–€103 per day

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Avis

#6 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.5

Very Good

5 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.3
Ease of finding8.2
Agent helpfulness8.6
Pick-up speed8.0
Drop-off speed8.2
Car cleanliness8.9

Terminal Building

Daily 05:00 - 23:00

136333

€65–€269 per day

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EastCoast Car Rentals

#7 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.5

Very Good

308 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.2
Ease of finding8.1
Agent helpfulness8.4
Pick-up speed8.4
Drop-off speed8.4
Car cleanliness8.9

Sydney Airport 338 King Street, Mascot, NSW, 2020

Mon 06:00 - 21:30 · Tue 06:00 - 21:30 · Wed 06:00 - 21:30 · Thu 06:00 - 21:30 · Fri 06:00 - 21:30 · Sat 07:00 - 17:00 · Sun 07:00 - 19:00

+611800474258 / +61755558908

€25–€62 per day

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Dollar

#8 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.4

Good

21 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.5
Ease of finding8.1
Agent helpfulness8.7
Pick-up speed7.3
Drop-off speed8.5
Car cleanliness9.0

Keith Smith Ave, Mascot NSW 2020

Daily 06:00 - 23:00

+611800501934

€45–€219 per day

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Budget logo

Budget

#9 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.4

Good

8 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.2
Ease of finding8.0
Agent helpfulness8.4
Pick-up speed7.9
Drop-off speed9.1
Car cleanliness8.8

Terminal Building

Daily 05:00 - 23:00

1300362848

€58–€234 per day

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Alpha car hire

#10 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.4

Good

185 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.3
Ease of finding8.3
Agent helpfulness8.4
Pick-up speed8.4
Drop-off speed8.9
Car cleanliness8.4

Park on King, Level 4/338 King St.Mascot NSW 2020

Mon 06:30 - 21:45 · Tue 06:30 - 21:45 · Wed 06:30 - 21:45 · Thu 06:30 - 21:45 · Fri 06:30 - 21:45 · Sat 06:30 - 18:45 · Sun 06:30 - 18:45

+61283551933

€23–€100 per day

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Hertz

#11 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.3

Good

8 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.3
Ease of finding7.3
Agent helpfulness8.7
Pick-up speed7.6
Drop-off speed8.1
Car cleanliness9.1

48 Ross Smith Ave

Daily 06:00 - 23:00

0294934190

€75–€201 per day

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Bargain Car Rentals

#12 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.2

Good

320 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.4
Ease of finding7.7
Agent helpfulness8.4
Pick-up speed7.5
Drop-off speed8.5
Car cleanliness8.4

1581 Botany Road, Botany, NSW 2019

Daily 07:00 - 20:45

+61300729230 / +61361650838

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Simba Car Hire

#13 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.1

Good

367 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.2
Ease of finding7.8
Agent helpfulness8.0
Pick-up speed7.8
Drop-off speed8.0
Car cleanliness8.5

251 Coward Street, Mascot, NSW 2020

Mon 07:00 - 19:30 · Tue 07:00 - 19:30 · Wed 07:00 - 19:30 · Thu 07:00 - 19:30 · Fri 07:00 - 19:30 · Sat 08:00 - 17:30 · Sun 08:00 - 17:30

+611300303941 / +61280056696 / +61881263890

€28–€138 per day

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Rush Car Rental

#14 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

8.0

Good

2 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money7.8
Ease of finding8.2
Agent helpfulness7.9
Pick-up speed8.0
Drop-off speed8.2
Car cleanliness7.7

330 King St, Mascot Nsw 2020, Sydney

Daily 09:00 - 16:30

+61451877131 / +61411816810

Prices on request

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Keddy

#15 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

7.8

Average

15 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money7.9
Ease of finding6.6
Agent helpfulness8.0
Pick-up speed6.8
Drop-off speed8.1
Car cleanliness8.9

Terminal Buildings Sydney Airport, Sydney NSW 2020

Daily 06:00 - 23:00

+610292079400

Prices on request

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Goldcar

#16 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

7.8

Average

26 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money8.0
Ease of finding6.9
Agent helpfulness8.0
Pick-up speed7.3
Drop-off speed7.8
Car cleanliness8.2

342 King Street, Mascot Nsw 2020

Mon 07:30 - 17:30 · Tue 07:30 - 17:30 · Wed 07:30 - 17:30 · Thu 07:30 - 17:30 · Fri 07:30 - 17:30 · Sat 09:00 - 17:00 · Sun 10:00 - 16:00

+610292079404

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WheeGo

#17 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

7.7

Average

6 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money7.8
Ease of finding7.7
Agent helpfulness7.9
Pick-up speed7.5
Drop-off speed7.5
Car cleanliness8.0

Sydney Airport, SYD P7 Parking, Mascot Nsw 2020, Australia

Daily 07:00 - 19:00

+61415289057 / +61426885353

Prices on request

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Distinqt Car Hire

#18 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

7.5

Average

19 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money7.8
Ease of finding7.0
Agent helpfulness7.9
Pick-up speed7.6
Drop-off speed7.1
Car cleanliness7.9

15 O’Riordan St, Alexandria Nsw 2015

Mon 07:00 - 19:00 · Tue 07:00 - 19:00 · Wed 07:00 - 19:00 · Thu 07:00 - 19:00 · Fri 07:00 - 19:00 · Sat 07:00 - 19:00

+61415289057 / +61426885353

Prices on request

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yesaway

#19 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

7.4

Below Average

10 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money7.8
Ease of finding6.7
Agent helpfulness7.6
Pick-up speed6.4
Drop-off speed7.4
Car cleanliness8.0

1 Ewan St, Mascot Nsw 2020, Australia

Mon 07:30 - 16:30 · Tue 07:30 - 16:30 · Wed 07:30 - 16:30 · Thu 07:30 - 16:30 · Fri 07:30 - 16:30 · Sat 07:30 - 12:30 · Sun 07:30 - 12:30

+61468065818 / +611300711299

€30–€164 per day

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Routes Car Rental

#20 by customer rating at Sydney Airport

7.4

Below Average

2 customer ratings on DiscoverCars

Value for money6.3
Ease of finding8.1
Agent helpfulness6.3
Pick-up speed7.9
Drop-off speed8.2
Car cleanliness7.4

Sydney Airport, P2 car park, Keith Smith Avenue Mascot, 2020

Daily 06:00 - 23:00

+61292079400

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Driving in Australia

What to know before you drive from Sydney Airport

Official rules, read 12 October 2026. Signs on the road always take priority.

50 km/h in built-up areas · 100 km/h elsewhere

Where there’s no speed sign, the limit is 50 km/h in built-up areas (street lights and buildings less than 100 m apart) and 100 km/h on all other roads.

NSW Government: Speed limits

Alcohol under 0.05

Fully licensed drivers, including those with an overseas licence, must stay under a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05.

NSW Government: Alcohol and drugs

Fuel: about €1.22 per liter or €4.62 per gallon on average, according to DiscoverCars (13 October 2026).

Where to drive

Driving times from Sydney Airport

Road distance and driving time without traffic, from OSRM route planning on OpenStreetMap roads (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Allow longer at rush hour.

  • Sydney central station16 min
    12 km
  • White Bay16 min
    14 km
  • Darling Harbour16 min
    15 km
  • Sydney city centre18 min
    17 km
  • Bondi21 min
    16 km
  • City of Parramatta Council26 min
    29 km
  • Manly34 min
    28 km
  • Wollongong City Council1 h 7 min
    89 km
  • Gosford1 h 19 min
    85 km
  • Newcastle2 h 23 min
    170 km

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FAQ

Car hire at Sydney Airport: your questions

Which car rental companies are at Sydney Airport?

DiscoverCars lists 21 companies at Sydney Airport, including Everything Fleet, NoBirds, Ace Rental Cars, YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL and GreenMotion. Each company’s own pick-up directions are on this page.

How much does car hire at Sydney Airport cost?

DiscoverCars showed an average of €27 per day at Sydney Airport on 13 October 2026, from about €19 a day in June to €42 in December. Your price depends on the car, dates and how far ahead you book.

When is car hire cheapest at Sydney Airport?

June, at an average of €19 a day. December is the most expensive month (€42), and December is when most people search for a car here.

Which car hire company is best rated at Sydney Airport?

Everything Fleet, rated 9.1/10 from 156 DiscoverCars customer ratings, followed by NoBirds (8.8) and Ace Rental Cars (8.8).

How long do people rent a car for at Sydney Airport?

9 days on average, according to DiscoverCars booking data.

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