Car Rental at Sydney Airport from ₪62/day

MG 5

or similar SMALL

₪86/day

Hyundai i30

or similar MEDIUM

₪108/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

₪153/day

Kia Carnival

or similar VAN

₪229/day

Toyota Highlander

or similar SUV

₪261/day

MG 3

or similar SMALL

₪62/day

Class Full-size Van

or similar VAN

₪364/day

Audi Q3

or similar SUV

₪196/day

MG ZS

or similar SUV

₪69/day

Hyundai Kona

or similar SUV

₪125/day

Volkswagen Tiguan

or similar SUV

₪239/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Sydney is a very large city in Australia, and choosing car hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is an ideal way to take control of your holiday and explore the expanse of the city on your own steam, without paying exorbitant taxi fees or trying all your might to figure out the public transport system. Driving a Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport car hire means doing more in a day than you could with public transport, like spending time at Bondi Beach and then walking through the Botanical Gardens on the same day.
Sydney Airport is one of the largest airports in the world, so it's good to know how to return your car hire there. Follow the road into Airport Drive; you'll see the runway on your left. Follow the T1 Terminal sign to the international terminal, and then follow the Rental Car Returns sign as it goes to your right. Follow the green Rental Car signs into the car park and use the signs overhead to navigate to your car hire company; park in one of the available spots and return the keys.
If you don’t plan on returning to Sydney Airport, you can find major car hire companies that have rental locations in other parts of the city instead, to arrange a different drop-off location. Make sure you arrange this with the company ahead of time, and you may need to pay an extra fee.
The difficult times to arrange car hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are usually between 06:30 and 09:30, as well as between 16:30 and 18:30. These are the peak times at the airport and they can be incredibly busy. Book online through KAYAK to avoid availability problems, and try to steer clear of these times when hiring a car. Be aware that weekends are typically very busy as well, so be prepared to wait for your vehicle; ensure everything is prebooked and paid for beforehand to avoid more delays.
Book your rental car at Sydney Airport at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What do I need for car hire at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
First off, you need to be 21 years or older to hire a car at the airport and must have had your licence for at least 12 months. Anyone younger than 25 is likely to be charged extra and be limited to smaller models. Car hire companies accept full driver's licences in English. You must bring a valid credit card with your name on it, and if you've booked online, the card used and the owner of that card must be present. You'll also need a valid form of ID other than your licence, like a passport.
Where do I find the car hire desks at the airport?
There are several major international car hire companies working out of Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, including SIXT, AVIS and Hertz. You'll find the company desks at the T1 International Arrivals hall. You'll fill out paperwork here and be given the keys, then be directed to the multi-storey car park P7, on the ground level, where the final inspection will take place and you'll get your vehicle.
What amenities does the car hire centre at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport offer?
There is no dedicated car hire centre located at the airport; the companies operate out of the airport and a car park. The car park doesn't have any amenities, but you will have access to the airport Arrivals hall amenities before you leave the airport. The airport is home to all the facilities you’d need, including toilets with baby-changing facilities, restaurants, shops, ATMs, currency exchange and more. Make sure to use the facilities you need before heading to the car hire collection desks.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Sydney Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sydney Airport to off-airport locations include Ace Rental Cars, AeroDrive, Alamo, Atlas Car & Truck Rental, Avis, Budget, CarHood, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Europcar.

Firefly

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

50 Ross Smith Ave

+61 429 363 794

Monday	05:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	05:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	05:00 - 23:00
Thursday	05:00 - 23:00
Friday	05:00 - 23:00
Saturday	05:00 - 23:00
Sunday	05:00 - 23:00

Fox

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Europcar, Terminal Building

+61 2 9207 9400

Opening times not available

Goldcar Rental SP

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

342 King Street, Mascot

+61 2 9207 9404

Monday	07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday	07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	07:30 - 17:30
Thursday	07:30 - 17:30
Friday	07:30 - 17:30
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	10:00 - 16:00

Apex

9.7

Wonderful

8 reviews

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

9.1

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

470 Ross Smith Ave, Mascot, NSW

+61 296 695 298

Opening times not available

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10.0 Wonderful

May 2024

Closer to home :)

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2024

Apex staff member Ibraham was AWESOME. Would be good to have a early return policy though. Had an emergency and had to cut my trip short by 2 days . Returned car early but no refund

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2021

Helpful staff

8.0 Very good

Nov 2022

We were disappointed in the extra charge for an early drop off. Also the shuttle to the pick-up took a long time coming. Also I was not pleased with the policy that they have for dealing with tolls. They have a surcharge on top of the toll charge. Unimpressed.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

Easy pickup and straight forward transaction. Quick replacement when front tyres were under inflated. Car was in very good condition but tyre warning light came on at end of hire. Need to ensure that they service cars between hires properly. Overall very good

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

The staff without exception were super friendly and helpful, pickup was easy and efficient and drop-off was even better. The rates were also better than all the competitors for our 5 day trip. The car was a Mitsubishi ASX which is a nice size but just OK in terms of drivability, comfort and additional gadgets but it was clean and with plenty of fuel when we picked it up. We would choose Apex again.

No Birds

9.5

Wonderful

4 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

55 Kent Rd

+61 293 603 622

Monday	06:00 - 21:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 21:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 21:30
Thursday	06:00 - 21:30
Friday	06:00 - 21:30
Saturday	06:00 - 21:30
Sunday	06:00 - 21:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2024

Thank you so much ! From beginning to end everything was fantastic 🥰10/10

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2023

Great service. Highly recommended. Our go to place when requiring a rental

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2022

Easy to deal with, simple and clear terms & conditions, great communication, shuttle to and from airport also a positive

Sixt

8.8

Very good

13 reviews

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.7

Value for money

9.1

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Departure Plaza

+61 2 9582 1762

Monday	07:00 - 22:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:30
Thursday	07:00 - 22:30
Friday	07:00 - 22:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	07:00 - 22:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2023

Was given free upgrade to a SUV. Love it

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

Awasome

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2022

Great car, abit pricey to add on another day but other than that it was awesome, from customer service through to phone contact changing drop off location an hour before drop off with no extra charge. Our rental was meant to go back Saturday 3pm but I wasn't able to take it back at that time, so I asked if I could take it back today and they said yes if I drop it off before 11am they won't charge me. I would highly recommend SIXT car rentals to everyone 👍👍👍👍

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2022

Thank you great service great drive and easy to use

2.0 Poor

Jun 2022

The price was reasonable. I don't believe that people travelling long distances should be given an EV, 9hr trip turned into 20hr trip, Cars do not hold charge long enough, from Sydney to Melbourne had to re-charge car 9 times and takes 1 hour to charge

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2023

Amazing service at Sydney airport.

Budget

7.7

Good

6 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

6.6

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Cnr Butler Rd & Ross Smith Ave

+61 2 9207 9165

Monday	06:00 - 21:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 21:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 21:30
Thursday	06:00 - 21:30
Friday	06:00 - 21:30
Saturday	06:00 - 21:30
Sunday	06:00 - 21:30

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8.0 Very good

Jan 2020

Pros:

It was very straight forward and the staff was friendly and helpful

2.0 Poor

Apr 2023

There was no car available for us. Why do you let people book cars if there may not be one available? After traveling for 24 hrs with 2 young children this was a terrible experience I will remember and share with everyone I know.

8.0 Very good

Apr 2023

Confused with location of pick up and drop off. The QR code which gives direction to drop off brings to domestic airport, which is different from the pick up location at international airport.

Ace Rental Cars

7.6

Good

10 reviews

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.6

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

50, 50 Ross Smith Avenue

+61 429 533 283

Monday	06:00 - 21:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 21:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 21:30
Thursday	06:00 - 21:30
Friday	06:00 - 21:30
Saturday	06:00 - 21:30
Sunday	06:00 - 21:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2022

Site was a little farther away from the airport. Transfer to Ace was difficult to find.

2.0 Poor

Aug 2022

Booked a “mystery compact car” and they tried to give me an 8x seater people mover. Then charged me an additional fee to actually get a compact car Wrong instructions on airport collection came through in the email vs on the phone as I had to call up 3x. Staff on the phone were abrupt and rude Staff at counter said it wasn’t their problem the car had been advertised as “compact” when it wasn’t Driver who collected us from airport couldn’t lift bags or help in any way Just wouldn’t recommend, scam. Spend more money, at a known hire company at the airport, much easier and you actually know what you’re getting.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2022

The friendly staff were excellent. The presentation of the office and the bathroom was a bit untidy.

Thrifty

7.3

Good

9 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

7.1

2 locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

48 Ross Smith Ave

+61 136139

Monday	06:00 - 21:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 21:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 21:30
Thursday	06:00 - 21:30
Friday	06:00 - 21:30
Saturday	06:00 - 21:30
Sunday	06:00 - 21:30

Sydney Intl Ap

+61 2 9582 1722

Monday	07:00 - 22:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:30
Thursday	07:00 - 22:30
Friday	07:00 - 22:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	07:00 - 22:30

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6.0 Okay

Jan 2020

Pros:

The class of vehicle i booked was not available, yet I was charged the full amount BEFORE being informed that the full size SUV was not available. When I wanted to compare other options and cost, I was told to wait (with a 1 year old baby, after a 14 he flight) and ignored for an hour. Staff was short, rude and not interested in providing information. When I offered to return the nexr day to collect the class of vehicle I booked, that was also declined. I eventually got a smaller car, that forced me to change my family holiday plans, required the use of a second vehicle for 5 days.

Cons:

I should've received the car I booked, or provided with alternatives. I use Thrifty aften (4 times a year, for about 3 months in total) but will reconsider my options in future

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2020

Pros:

The staff member we dealt with at Sydney Airport could not have been better. She was helpful, knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Well done Thrifty for employing the nicest staff!!

Cons:

The whole process was flawless, great service.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2019

Pros:

Very helpful staff,

2.0 Poor

Oct 2019

Pros:

Nothing !!! They could not provide the car that I booked and paid for in advance. They stated that a Mercedez and a Toyota are the same categorie ( which they are NOT) So they cancelled my 2 reservations and I had to find a different alternative. Very in professional I travel to many countries and I will NEVER use them again. Now I have to get my money refunded let see how that goes.

10.0 Wonderful

Sep 2019

Pros:

The front desk was very helpful in making sure our group got the best SUV for our needs. The staff at return was incredibly quick and friendly.

Cons:

Instructions on which terminal is best for returning cars would have been helpful. We had to take the bus 4km because we dropped off the car at the domestic, instead of the international terminal.

2.0 Poor

Apr 2022

I was given no booking, not told where to pick up the vehicle, or where the office was. no reply to any emails and I had to hire a car from another company. I now have to some how get my money back.

Europcar

7.2

Good

8 reviews

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.0

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Sydney Airport

+61 2 9207 9400

Opening times not available

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6.0 Okay

Jun 2024

Long bus ride to facility was not what I expected as I thought that picking a rental firm with Airport location also meant that cars would be at the airport car park! Given an electric car with no explanation or guidance on how to use.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

Super easy collection and drop off. We expected more hidden costs, but there was just the price of insurance to pay which was reasonable.

2.0 Poor

May 2022

The confirmation email had NO details as to which car company I was to use or any contact means apart from downloading some unknown app which I would not feel included to trust. When I got to the airport and saw no details and no means to contact I set up a disputed charge with my cc company. Not sure how you are doing business with this 3rd party that set up the booking.

4.0 Mediocre

Dec 2021

Hidden fees. Extra $$$ deposit that wasn’t mentioned. Friendly until I questioned these.

Hertz

7.2

Good

5 reviews

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.8

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

48 Ross Smith Ave

+61 2 9493 4190

Monday	06:00 - 21:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 21:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 21:30
Thursday	06:00 - 21:30
Friday	06:00 - 21:30
Saturday	06:00 - 21:30
Sunday	06:00 - 21:30

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2.0 Poor

Dec 2023

Cancelled my reservation because my plane got cancelled, but will not refund me. Poor customer service.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2022

Staff were very helpful

Simba Car Hire

7.1

Good

7 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

7.1

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

251 Coward Street, Sydney Airport, Mascot, Australia

+61 2 8005 6696

Monday	08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 16:00
Thursday	08:00 - 16:00
Friday	08:00 - 16:00
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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8.0 Very good

Jul 2024

Was good no issues.

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2024

Got pick up from airport and drop off. Very convenient and easy.

2.0 Poor

Aug 2023

While this company claims to be at the Sydney International Airport, they are not actually at the airport, they're off site & have no rental desk, representative or courtesy phone at airport. While booking, this company's location is represented as "Sydney International Airport" with an address following it. It turns out if you search the address, that address is not at Sydney International Airport, despite claiming that it is. Instead, when you arrive and are told by all the other car rental places that they are off site and you have to call them, you have to use your own phone (an international call if you not from AUS) to request a shuttle be dispatched. After calling for a shuttle, the company sent ours to the wrong terminal even though we had provided our flight info when we booked the car rental. After waiting nearly 40 mins with an exhausted two year old & having to make a second international phone call to ask what was going on, the company blamed us for their mistake & insisted that we gave them the wrong terminal information (in reality they never asked what terminal we were at and assumed we were at the international terminal). They then insisted that I was supposed to call 24 hours ahead of time to schedule the shuttle (the instructions provided by them, in contrast, state nothing of the sort, only "For detailed pick-up instructions, please call [...] at least 24 hours before your pick-up time. Please go to: Priority Pickup Area / Rideshare Area. A shuttle will take you to the rental counter."). They disliked that I refused to accept responsibility for their mistake, that I pointed out that their instructions said nothing about being required to book a shuttle in advance while quoting what it actually said, and that in the process of disputing their accusations and complaining about the disaster that is their pickup process I swore on the phone. Their response was to threaten to not give us the car we had pre-paid for. The shuttle driver was appalled by how we had been treated and told us to ask to speak to a manager and report the behavior. At the off site location, the company representative insisted that he was the manager of the company and there was no one else in the company I could speak to in order to file a complaint and then claimed that I had broken a law, so he was within his right to not rent me the car I had already paid for. When I pressed them about what law I had broken, he then claimed it was actually an internal company policy that, as best he could describe to me, no one could ever actually know about or have been able to read ahead of time (& he couldn't produce it for me either). Finally another employee attempted to smooth things over by suggesting that it was a misunderstanding caused by poor communication by the third party booking service used (also not my problem and a reflection of their arrangement with these companies), and they finally gave us the car we had reserved and paid for. This was by far the least professional rental car company I've ever used and can not believe they treat their customers this way.

8.0 Very good

Aug 2023

Car was perfect but not much power

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2023

Good price for nice cars

2.0 Poor

Aug 2022

Just be clear, Simba is not fully blamed but QEEQ is definitely the worst. Horrible customer service and definitely no return business for sure. Amazingly embarrassing and waste of my time.

GREEN MOTION

7.0

Good

5 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Corner of O'Riordan Street &, Bourke Rd

+61 134 7336

Monday	07:00 - 22:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:30
Thursday	07:00 - 22:30
Friday	07:00 - 22:30
Saturday	07:00 - 22:30
Sunday	07:00 - 22:30

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2.0 Poor

Mar 2024

I had really bad experience this time as my booking is cancelled and payment is not refunded.

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2023

Air was well suited for the 4 of us, very comfortable, very economical

10.0 Wonderful

Jun 2022

Easy quick painless service

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2022

Probably my mist enjoyable experience with hiring a car, which, over the years has been fairly regular.

Avis

6.8

Okay

2 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Cnr Butler Rd & Ross Smith Ave

+61 2 8374 2847

Monday	06:00 - 21:30
Tuesday	06:00 - 21:30
Wednesday	06:00 - 21:30
Thursday	06:00 - 21:30
Friday	06:00 - 21:30
Saturday	06:00 - 21:30
Sunday	06:00 - 21:30

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6.0 Okay

Jan 2024

Too much diversity

7.6 Good

Jan 2020

Pros:

Pick up and drop off both very easy

Cons:

Obviously previous occupants had spilt coffee around centre console and cleaners had missed it

East Coast Car Rentals

6.8

Okay

7 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.4

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Level 3, Park on King, 336-338 King Street, Mascot

+61 1800 474 258

Monday	07:00 - 22:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:30
Thursday	07:00 - 22:30
Friday	07:00 - 22:30
Saturday	08:00 - 16:00
Sunday	08:00 - 16:00

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8.0 Very good

Apr 2023

Didn't receive the SMS for instructions on transfer from airport. Other than that we had a great experience with nice staff.

8.0 Very good

Mar 2023

Very impressive helpful service. Clean and reliable car

10.0 Wonderful

Jan 2022

Amazing service

2.0 Poor

May 2022

I have not been provided the car i promised and i have been provided a MG car which was nothing but a Chinese faulty car where no gadgets work. Absolutely bad experience

2.0 Poor

Mar 2022

Their branch wasn't open when I landed, was unable to pick up car, and wasted an hour and a half waiting for a shuttle that never arrived before I realised that was the issue. Not impressed.

Bargain Car Rentals

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

Locations in Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport

598 Princes Highway

+61 1300 729 230

Monday	07:00 - 22:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 22:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 22:30
Thursday	07:00 - 22:30
Friday	07:00 - 22:30
Saturday	07:00 - 22:30
Sunday	07:00 - 22:30

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2.0 Poor

Mar 2024

closer to airport. ride uncomfortable, lines at shuttle from arport

Yesaway

4.0

Mediocre