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Car hire Sydney Airport

Do you need a car directly from the Sydney airport? Holiday Cars can help you with that. Holiday Cars teamed up with different companies for car rental Sydney Airport, who are all trusted companies that offer the best car rental deals. So it doesn’t matter which one of them you choose, you are in good hands. Booking a car at one of the car rental companies is simple. Search the car you like on the Holiday Cars website, then compare them and the last step is to book your car. If you need help choosing the right rental car and insurance, you can always contact our the Holiday Cars support team.

About Sydney Airport

Sydney Airport is the busiest airport in Australia and is located 8 km south of Sydney’s city center. The airport has 3 terminals: T1 International, T2 Domestic and T3 Qantas Domestic. All the terminals offer all kinds of services to make passengers their journey as pleasant and comfortable as possible. From internet and phone services to medical services. There are also lounges for the passengers which offer passengers relaxation and refreshment. And now everybody’s favorite part, eating and shopping. You can buy all kinds of products at Sydney Airport. If you want to eat something before taking your flight you have the possibility to grab a snack but if you have more time, casual dining is an option.

Car hire companies at Sydney Airport

The car hire companies that Holiday Cars works with offer a wide variety of cars that you can choose from. Small and large cars, budget and luxury cars. You name it. In the list below you will find all the names of all these trusted car hire companies:

Why you should rent a car in Sydney

When you rent a car from one of the best companies for car rental Sydney Airport, you can get to know and discover Sydney at your own pace. No need to wake up early in the morning to take a bus or other public transportation. That also means that you don’t have to worry about the timetable of public transport. Another reason why you should definitely hire a car in Sydney is to avoid high taxi prices. You can use that money for something else. All in all a car from one of the best car rental companies at the airport offers many advantages and you should benefit from this.

Things to do in Sydney

Do you already know what you are going to do in Sydney? These travel tips may be useful to you. At the Sydney Harbour you can do one of the many tours and also many activities such as a jet boat ride. For people who love to challenge themselves there is a possibility to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Yes you heard that well. Is this on your bucket list already? Maybe it’s time to put it. Also don’t forget to visit the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Tower Eye or the Taronga Zoo Sydney.
Tips and experiences for Sydney Airport

Our customers rated Sydney Airport with an average of 9.0 based on 56 ratings, and these are the most recent tips, experiences and highlights.

04-11-2021
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Two weeks car hire Staff friendly and helpful Collected from airport - all good Car clean – ran fine I asked to keep the original of the pick up condition report as photo copy not clear Little confused by the e mail from a bank about a direct debit that was confirmed to have originated from Tripz – mail ignored with no ill effects Tripz have the car resisted for use on toll roads in all states – Tripz will bill you at the end of rental for tolls incurred – convenient arrangement I would happily use them again Finding way from the pickup and to the drop off location would not be possible without sat nav -- I used the Free Navigator app on my phone having downloaded the map for Australia – excellent Worth knowing is that fresh ground coffee is $1 a cup at seven eleven and pie face outlets
29-10-2021
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Transport between the airport and Sydney city/suburbs is excellent. You almost can't go wrong with either train or taxi because it's so close.
29-10-2021
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Driving into the airport can be quite confusing. Follow the signs to the domestic terminal. Stay in the left lane that leads you around with the taxies. Hertz is the last rental car drop off around the corner. Their office is located in the carpark. Very smooth experience.
22-10-2021
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See more of Sydney we couldn't get much in on our short stay
30-09-2021
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Apportion was ok. If staying at a hotel it was tricky finding the bus transportation location as the markings are on the pavement and not very clear. Shop around for best car rental prices.
17-09-2021
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Easy airport. Yes it’s busy but it’s a busy city. Lots of food options and stuff to waste time at.
15-09-2021
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City beaches, royal national park, karoongai, north beaches, opera
01-09-2021
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Having Hertz in the arrival hall is a major plus. Saves having to wait for a shuttle service to then go through the whole allocation process. Holiday Cars were cheaper than the Hertz website and also the AA 'discount' website. On return at SYD, do drive slowly. It's easy to miss the rentals return lane and you end up going into express parking. Keep left after going through the first barriers as it's difficult to see the rentals return lane.
09-08-2021
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Firstly, be familiar with the rules of driving in Australia. Also, be sure to allow extra time beyond the time listed in sites such as Google maps. It will take longer!! Gasoline should be purchased when available because the distances between stations can be considerable. Be aware of “unusual” road hazards because you may encounter wombats, wallaby’s and evening kangaroos on the rod as potential encounters. Lastly, take time to enjoy the sites and meet the people in the smaller less traveled areas. You will find them to be friendly and helpful.
29-07-2021
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1. Avoid car rental agreements that don't specifically give a final price. "Taxes and charges" can be very high and it's ambiguous. 2. Always book your room with breakfast included, it's great value and you don't have to spend the early morning trying to figure out where to get a nice breakfast. You can always have a mid morning break in a cafe if you fancy one. 3. Pack less clothes than you think you may need. It's fun doing window shopping and you may pickup something (like a t-shirt) that will remind you of the place.
15-06-2021
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recommended when landing to tell your friend which arrival lounge you are in A or B or you will be waiting in the wrong one for a long time since both have almost exactly the same shops.
27-05-2021
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Get insurance protection. Reduce excess insurance. Drive safely. Enjoy the moment. Celebrate the moments.
26-05-2021
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Have all your vouchers printed ready Check on a map or google earth so you have an idea where pickup is
19-05-2021
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There's so much to see in Sydney. The zoo is amazing. The harbour is beautiful. The Rocks is historical.
31-03-2021
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Make use of the airport food court & shopping area both are first class. Everything is there that you could wish for, for adults and children.
22-01-2021
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Small in size compared to other international airports. But everything you need is there....and generally staff are nice and productive.
28-12-2020
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Rental Car shuttles are at far right end of International terminal, across from Rydges Hotel
12-12-2020
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Weigh your bag before getting to the airport! theres nothing worse then having to carry a super heavy carry on around with you because you overpacked.
03-10-2020
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When we came to collect a car there was many people so there was some que... But otherwise when it was my turn all went fast and I got car keys and we were on the way....
26-09-2020
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Travel with less luggage as pissible, travel with friends to be able to share experiences or just meet new friends in hostels.
03-09-2020
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Purchasing a toll pass for the weekend is a must in Sydney! You can do this off your phone online
12-08-2020
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Our experience of Sydney airport is all positive. It is clean, friendly and welcoming, and efficient.
14-06-2020
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Travel light, rental/train and buses are better than bringing your own car. To do - sydney harbour, china town, blue mountains, olympic park bike ride
12-09-2019
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Make sure you have all of the rental details written down or on your phone, including the direct rental office contact phone numbers, the collection address and return address (including satnav postcode) plus the roadside assistance details. When you collect the car, photograph any marks so that you have evidence that damage was pre-existing. Check and confirm that your journey is covered if you are travelling interstate. Get your own annual Collision Damage Waiver Excess policy to save hundreds on your rental.
07-09-2019
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Manly beach. NYE Fireworks. The Transhed for brunch or Lunch. The gardens at Alexandria. The people. Sydney Harbour Bridge.
23-08-2019
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Don’t use the train if two or more people to city. The food hall is great, use it instead of airline food. Shower facility provided, BYO towel and soap. Use the bus to transfer between domestic and international terminals. There can be long wait to get a cab at busy times so consider alternatives like Uber. Rental car companies with depot outside airport are much cheaper.
21-12-2018
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Easy transport from the airport by using the train to the CBD. I always like shopping at the airport too.
06-12-2018
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Check out the beautiful beaches
30-11-2018
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Try unusual destinations like bush walking trails. There are some hidden gems and beaches to discover this way eg. wedding cake rock in the national park.
27-11-2018
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The blue mountains
23-11-2018
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Sydney is a beautiful city that are not fully experienced in a day or two. There is so much to se and do in the city and surroundings. Make sure to have time to relax, sit and watch life, and just be. Take a boat or ferry trip, and also visit the beaches outside the city.
20-11-2018
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Quite a busy city, I recommend keeping transport as simple as possible from the airport.
18-11-2018
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Wonderful place to visit, can't wait to get back
17-11-2018
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allow for 1- 1.5 hours after landing until you the car pick up; it does take a long time
22-10-2018
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The south coast is beautiful.
17-10-2018
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Sydneymis a great city with much to see and offer. Our best tour actually was a free tour of,the Rocks area offered each night at 6 pm. We headed out of the city for most of the trip and explored the Jervis Bay area. Beautiful beaches and nice little towns.
24-09-2018
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Avoid the M5 & tolls if you can. The traffic was horrendous on some days. See the new year's eve fireworks from the harbour if you can. Spectacular. It does get hectic in new year's eve so take public transport. Sydney's beaches are beautiful. Look for the less known and less popular ones because you can still get free parking at these but not at the well known ones and they are not so crowded.
18-09-2018
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Use a sat Navajo as getting around and out of Sydney is a nightmare.
08-09-2018
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Hertz went smooth and quick. Check out Groupon.com.au for great prices on events, restaurants, golf courses ...great reductions available.
31-08-2018
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We travelled south of Sydney to a place Jervois Bay (two hour drive on coast). The draw card to this area is the fantastic beaches, the historic town of Berry. Also the Naval Air Museum.
30-08-2018
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must get out on the harbour. the ferry from circular quay to Manly is fantastic. Must check out darling harbour, especially for a meal and night clubs. Get an Opal card to make travel easier. Wet n Wild is brilliant too.
29-08-2018
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I was there on business, but who can't afford a few minutes to either drive over the bridge or through the Harbour tunnel?
24-08-2018
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We picked up the rental car and heading out to scenic areas outside Sydney. Some of the highlights include the coastline around Jervis Bay, Hyams beach, and we found Port Jackson shark egg cases all along the beach at Huskissons. (Maybe best not to take a dip in the water there. There is also a great disused railway at Helensberg that has glow worms in it that you can explore for free. The Navy "Fleet Air Museum" near Nowra is also a fun place because you can do a simulated flight in a helicopter.
19-08-2018
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Walk everywhere. Sydney isn't as big as it seems and there's too much traffic on the roads anyway.
12-08-2018
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Go northern beaches
28-04-2018
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A beautiful waterfront city with many good areas to just wander about, particularly around The Rocks, the opera house and botanic gardens. Take a boat trip from Circular Quay. If you're there on a Sunday take advantage of the fact that there is a fare cap for all day travel of just $2.50 (c£1.50) on the public transport opal card, valid on all bus trains and ferries.
24-03-2018
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It's Sydney...what else needs to be said?
07-03-2018
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There's always too much to see and do in Sydney. Our travel was to visit family
01-03-2018
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a great city, excellent restaurants.
06-02-2018
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Sydney, what a beauty. No further comments needed!
05-12-2017
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Sydney central city
14-10-2017
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Ferry trip from Circular Quay to Manly
31-08-2017
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Read all rental conditions thoroughly... Sydney is beautiful all around..
10-08-2017
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Go to Sydney beaches
06-08-2017
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Spend time walking around The Rocks.
01-08-2017
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Take trains rather than buses in the city of Sydney :)