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Car rental at the Sydney Airport

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At the Sydney Airport we recommend the following car hire offers

from 22 £ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Economy
e.g. Kia Picanto
12 Days from 13.12 - 25.12.2024
Example vehicle
from 60 £ per day
Mini

Alone on the road or only with small baggage? Then this will be sufficient!

e.g. Kia Picanto
12 Days from 13.12 - 25.12.2024
Example vehicle
from 25 £ per day
All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Economy
e.g. Kia Picanto
12 Days from 13.12 - 25.12.2024
Example vehicle

Car Hire at Sydney Airport (SYD)

Drive directly from Sydney SYD Airport to Sydney metropolis and the rest of Australia. The perfect adjustment to your Summer or Fall 2020. Upon arrival at the Sydney International Airport during the months May, June, July, August and September you will experience slightly lower temperatures, but far fewer crowds, as these are the Australian Winter months. Being able to having all the sights in the city as the Bondi Beach or Sydney Opera House all on your own is a huge advantage when it comes to travelling during the Australian Winter months. For those who are flying to Sydney during the last months of the year October, November or December, you can already expect the temperatures to climb up, as you will be in the start of the Australian Spring or even in the Summer. With your hired car, you are able to drive upon your arrival directly to more destination, where the Australian Summer never ends. As the Sydney International Airport offers one of the fastest and cheapest connections from anywhere in the world, you will be able to get at the Airport the best possible offers for rental cars. Before you start, have a look at Driveboo to compare the various offers and available rental cars from home and then simply book them online. The airport is the largest in the country and therefore has a high passenger volume. For this reason, it is advisable to make a reservation in advance by making an online booking in order to take advantage of the best prices and a wide selection of rental vehicles.

Where can I pick up my hired car at Sydney Airport?

Stations directly at Terminal 1

Stations directly at Terminal 1

Sydney Airport's many car hire companies are located in the arrivals area of Terminal T1, the international terminal. After you have settled the formalities and received the key for your hired car, you will be directed to your vehicle in one of the attached car parks. When returning your hired car, you can park it in one of the 3 terminals on the designated parking spaces for rental cars. Please follow the signs and follow the signs.

Car hire categories at Sydney Airport SYD

Due to the high number of customers and also local car hire companies you have a wide choice of different vehicle categories. This means that you can book your desired vehicle in advance at Driveboo.com and then start driving straight away in a relaxed manner. The rental cars on offer range from small cars to 7-seaters, all-terrain vehicles and SUVs. So you can be sure to find your desired vehicle at the following car hire companies:

  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Enterprise
  • Hertz

What are the conditions for booking a hired car?

No hidden costs with Driveboo

No hidden costs with Driveboo

Please note the different conditions when booking your hired car. Some suppliers offer comprehensive insurance with or without excess, have mileage limits or unlimited mileage and one or more registered additional drivers. They should not ignore the tank regulations either, but here most rental companies offer a so-called "fair tank regulation", which means that they get their car with a full tank and bring it back.

Petrol stations in the vicinity of Sydney Airport - SYD

When it comes to rental cars, we all want to start right away without having to worry about first going to fill up our cars. Use our filter option, "Best fuel option", to get directly at the start of your journey a car with full tank.

If you haven't chosen this option, no worries as we looked for you upon the closest gas stations close to the Sydney Airport: 

Petrol station Distance from Sydney Airport
Shell 1 km
BP Botany Road 1,6 km
BP Butler Road 2,5 km

From the airport to Sydney city centre and other destinations

Sydney Airport (SYD) is only 9km from city centre Sydney and the city centre and other suburbs are easily accessible by hired car. Sydney's commercial center, CBD or Central Business District is located approximately 13 km north of the airport and on the M1 motorway. Please note that traffic jams are often to be expected on this road during rush hours and plan this into your journey accordingly. The M5 motorway connects the airport to the suburbs in the southwest of Sydney and continues to Canberra and Melbourne. The M5 motorway has to be tolled in a westerly direction from the Kingsgrove Road exit..

Important information about Sydney SYD Airport

The airport's terminals are very crowded, especially during the mornings and evenings peak hours, which affects both arriving passengers by plane and passengers travelling by car to the airport. Especially during the morning rush hour you will have enough time for your journey. Because the airport is located in the middle of the city centre and next to residential areas, there is a night landing ban from 23 - 5:30 o' clock. The two terminals T2 and T3 for domestic flights therefore close after 11 pm. The international terminal T1 also closes at 11 pm and will not open until 4 am tomorrow. There is a small transit area in level 1 near the entrance to the station. However, this area offers only a few seats and fills up very quickly with passengers when the airport closes. The last train leaves the airport at 23:45 for Sydney. Alternatively, you can stay in a hotel directly at Terminal 1, in other hotels in the vicinity of the airport or use the lounges of the various airlines, which can be used for business and first class or for a fee.

Sightseeing by hired car from Sydney Airport SYD

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House

Your next top destination is with your hired car just a few minutes away from the Sydney International Airport. To give you a better overview we collected you the most famous sights of Sydney, as the distance and duration from the Sydney International Airport.

Place name Distance from Sydney Airport SYD Travel time
Central Business District (CBD) 13 km 19 minutes
Bondi Beach 16 km 30 minutes
Manly Beach 27 km 40 minutes
Sydney Opera House 19 km 20 minutes
Sydney Olympic Park 24 km 33 minutes
Kamay Botany Bay National Park 39 km 59 minutes
Royal National Park 36 km 47 minutes
Canberra 273 km 3 hours
Gold Coast 844 km 9,5 hours
Melbourne 864 km 9 hours
Brisbane 917 km 10 hours
Adelaide 1362 km 14 hours
Ayers Rock / Uluru 2800 km 30 hours

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