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Top tips for hiring a car at Sydney airport
- Renting a car is the best way to explore Sydney and nearby destinations. You can rent a car at Sydney Airport, which is more flexible and convenient than public transport because you can travel at your own pace and stop wherever you want. Getting a car rental at Sydney Airport saves you time and the hassle of traveling to downtown locations with your luggage in search of a rental car. It’s much cheaper when you compare the cumulative costs of hiring a taxi to various destinations in and out of Sydney.
- Getting a car rental at Sydney Airport is generally easy. You can pre-book or initiate the rental process after arriving. Different car rental agencies have desks at the Arrivals Level of both Terminals. Walk straight to your preferred provider with the right documents. After presenting the required documents and signing the rental agreement, you’ll be handed the keys and guided or escorted to the pickup location on the ground level of the multi-story car park at P7, a short walk from the Terminal building. For domestic pickups, you can take the free car rental shuttle service outside Terminals T2 and T3 to the pickup locations at Ross Smith Avenue in the South East sector. Confirm if the vehicle is in the perfect technical state before starting your trip.
- Returning a car rental at Sydney Airport is super easy. Most companies indicate the drop-off location in your rental agreement. Once your rental period ends, you can drive to the airport and park the vehicle at the agreed drop-off point. Avis, Budget, Thrifty, and Hertz offer an easy drop-off service at Sydney Airport, with drop-off locations in the South-East Sector, easily accessible from the terminals. If you’re returning a rental vehicle from Sydney South or Sydney CBD, follow the directions to Ross Smith Avenue, where you’ll see signs to the drop-off locations of major providers at the airport. Some providers have a drop-off location at 7 Coleman Street, Mascot. There is a free car rental shuttle service from the drop-off locations to Terminals T2 and T3.
- Most tourists flock to Sydney during the summer between December and February. Sydney Airport is usually busy during this period. Picking up or dropping off a rental car can be challenging because of the long queues at the car rental section. The airport also gets busy during weekends and holidays. Long queues at the car rental section are common during popular festivals like Mardi Gras, Sydney Harbour Regatta, and the Australian Open of Surfing.
- Book your car hire at Sydney airport at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Sydney airport
What documents do I need to rent a car at Sydney Airport?
To get a Sydney Airport car rental, most companies require a valid driver’s license from your country, a valid identification document with a photo (passport or ID), and an international driving permit for foreign renters. Additional documents some companies may request include a printed version of the rental confirmation agreement sent to your email and proof of insurance. A major credit card in the driver’s name is necessary for payment.
Where are the car rental offices at Sydney Airport?
Different car rental providers have a desk at the Sydney Airport, including Budget, Avis, Hertz, Dollar, Thrifty, SIXT, Enterprise, Redspot, Alamo, National, and Europcar. International car rental pickups take place at the Arrivals Hall of T1 International Terminal, where you’ll find the car rental desks. Terminals T2 and T3 feature several car rental desks for domestic renters.
What amenities are offered at Sydney Airport?
Sydney Airport has several amenities in all Terminals close to the car rental desks, including baby care facilities, children’s play areas, a kids' cinema, ATMs, free water bottle refill stations, food concessions, an information desk, charging stations, a pharmacy, a medical center, baking services, a prayer room, hotels, lounges, showers, massage parlors, and an observation deck.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Sydney airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sydney airport to off-airport locations include Ace, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National.
Sydney Airport car rental reviews and directory
Budget
8,6
Very Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.3
One location in Sydney Airport
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10,0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
Pros:
Great staff, was all very good!Cons:
Nothing better then going home to good hospitality. And the comments on the side that I can see are exactly the same comments about the Hamilton, Ontario location. I am finding that to be not the truth.Avis
7,6
Good
5 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
6.0
One location in Sydney Airport
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6,0 Okay
Sep 2022
4,0 Mediocre
Aug 2022
8,0 Very Good
Jul 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7,0
Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
6.9
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.0
2 locations in Sydney Airport
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2,0 Poor
Jul 2024
2,0 Poor
Oct 2023
2,0 Poor
Oct 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
National
2,0
Poor
1 reviewCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Sydney Airport
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2,0 Poor
Nov 2021
keddy by Europcar
6,3
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Sydney Airport
Discount Car & Truck Rentals
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One location in Sydney Airport
Europcar
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One location in Sydney Airport
Globe
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One location in Sydney Airport
Sunnycars
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One location in Sydney Airport