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Cheap Car Hire in New South Wales from R246

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 8/7 and drop-off date of 15/7. 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 8 June 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

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 8 June 2025.

January

R639

February

R568

March

R639

April

R745

May

R515

June

R568

July

R692

August

R639

September

R586

October

R674

November

R657

December

R816

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 8 June 2025.

There are, in total, 3 299 car hire locations in New South Wales that are operated by 101 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: R246/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from New South Wales hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

R2 286+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate 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 8 June 2025.

Small cars

R322 - R777

All Car Types

R451 - R954

To hire a small car in New South Wales, you would pay an average price of R459/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in New South Wales (~R322/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~R777/day). In fact, August is about 30% 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 30% 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 R614/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in New South Wales (~R297/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 635/day). In fact, February is about 52% 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 saves you 6% 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 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 R585/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in New South Wales (~R647/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R1 318/day). In fact, June is about 10% 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 10% 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 R786/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in New South Wales (~R333/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~R1 464/day). In fact, February is about 58% 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 18% 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:

Hyundai AtosR246/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Suzuki CiazR275/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Renault ClioR351/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio

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 8 June 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 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Firefly

4 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 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,0

Thrifty

8,8
Very Good
5 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,8

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,2

Budget

8,4
Very Good
9 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,2

Comfort

8,9

Overall

8,4

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,9

Hertz

7,6
Good
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,1

Comfort

8,1

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

7,2

keddy by Europcar

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

4,0

Europcar

6,0
Okay
7 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

5,8

Best car hire deals found in New South Wales

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 R752. Data was last updated on 8 June 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.
Hyundai AtosR246/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Suzuki CiazR275/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Renault ClioR351/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio

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 8 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New South Wales for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

    Bargain Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in New South Wales, offering car hire for around R3 138 per week on average.

  • 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.

Car hires by fuel type in New South Wales

Browse car hires by fuel type in New South Wales. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in New South Wales. Deals were last updated on 8 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New South Wales. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R22+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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