Car hire Sydney

When people think of Australia, they immediately conjure up an image of the iconic city of Sydney. Home to notable buildings such as the Opera House, legendary nightlife and dining venues, and some of the finest beaches on the planet, Sydney sees an average of eight million tourists every year. The central area of the city can be explored on foot, but those looking to get the most of the surrounding regions of New South Wales should organise car rental. Drivers can compare cheap car hire in Sydney here with us for the best deals.

Sydney is a cosmopolitan city with plenty of activities and sights to suit all tastes and age groups. In the centre, the George Street shops, the buskers on Circular Quay and the Hyde Park Barracks are among attractions. On the coast, Bondi Beach is around eight kilometres east and, on the north shore of Sydney Harbour, golden sands stretch all the way up north of Manly. Inland, the neighbourhood of Parramatta features heritage architecture and the Lancer Barracks Museum.

Sydney Airport is located at Botany Bay, around 10kms from the central district, and is the principal arrival point for international visitors. Buses and suburban trains reach most parts of the city, but exploring with car rental in Sydney is easy, as roads outside the centre are not busy. A cruise around the harbour is an essential activity for most tourists. From Circular Quay, there are scheduled passenger ferries to around 30 piers on Sydney Harbour.

Sydney is on Highway 1, which follows the coast all the way around Australia. Drivers using Sydney car hire are able to follow the road north, past Dharug National Park and up to the city of Newcastle. Dharug boasts spectacular terrain and the opportunity of glimpsing species such as wallabies and wallaroos. Newcastle is an exciting place with numerous annual events, including a popular jazz festival in August. The Blue Mountains, rising west of Sydney, are packed with historic sites, mines and activity centres.