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If you’re lucky with your seating, as you fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), you may just spot one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks: the Sydney Opera House. With major car hire providers on-site, renting a car here offers you total freedom to explore the famous city and its beaches – and take trips further afield too.
Airport pick-up
Home to three terminals (one international and two domestic), Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is often the first stop on an Australian adventure.
Whether you’re flying in from the UK or from within Australia, car rental desks are conveniently found in the arrivals halls at SYD. Some companies require you to book in advance and will send you on a free shuttle to pick up your vehicle. Others will give you keys and direct you to a nearby multistorey car park to collect your car.
The major hire car companies at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport include:
- Sixt: +61 295 82 1762
- Avis: +61 293 539 000
- Budget: +61 292 079 165
- Hertz: +61 294 934 190
- Europcar: +61 292 079 400
- Enterprise: +61 283 032 282
Booking in advance allows you to compare and find the best car hire deal for your trip. It also means you can hit the road soon after landing at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
Once you're behind the wheel, driving into Sydney's city centre takes around half an hour. Parking in Sydney can be tricky, especially around popular beaches. It’s recommended that you plan where to leave your car in advance, and ideally pre-book a space.
Look out for the toll roads, too. Some hire cars have E-Toll Tags, which cover toll payments. Check with your rental company for more details. It’s also worth downloading the Live Traffic NSW App. Then, you’re all set to go. Everywhere in New South Wales, from Bondi Beach to the Blue Mountains and Kangaroo Valley, awaits.
Fast facts
- Min. age required to hire a car: Typically 21 (with additional costs and restrictions for those under 25)
- Which side of the road: Left
- Credit card requirements: A valid credit card presented in person. Contactless payments are not accepted.
Any additional requirements: You can drive for three months in Australia with a UK driving licence
