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Sydney car hire information
| Pick-up location | Sydney |
|---|---|
| Car types | 4x4, Box truck, Commercial, Compact, Convertible, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Luxury, People mover, Premium, Standard, Van |
| Rental locations | 79 |
| Airport locations | 27 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, East Coast Car Rentals, Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Thrifty |
Cheap Car Hire in Sydney
| Economy | $24/day |
| Compact | $28/day |
| Intermediate | $28/day |
| Standard | $32/day |
| Full-size | $39/day |
| 4x4 | $38/day |
| People mover | $99/day |
| Premium | $44/day |
| Luxury | $39/day |
| Convertible | $223/day |
| Box truck | $39/day |
| Van | $76/day |
| Commercial | $76/day |
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 24 hours.
Sydney car hire reviews and directory
From $26/day
Rated no. 1
East Coast Car Rentals
Best rated
Most popular
9.0 Excellent (2 reviews)
2 locations in Sydney
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East Coast Car Rentals reviews
Car hire locations
East Coast Car Rentals
Locations in Sydney
151 William Street
+61 283 540 914
200 ORiordan Street
+61 283 389 111
- 9.3
- 9.3
- 9.3
- 9.3
- 8.7
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
31 Jan 2019
Pros: Staff was helpful and friendly.
8.0 Excellent
3 Mar 2019
Cons: Good
From $28/day
Rated no. 2
Ace Rental Cars
8.9 Excellent (7 reviews)
1 location in Sydney
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Ace Rental Cars reviews
Car hire locations
Ace Rental Cars
Locations in Sydney
O'Riordan Street
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From $36/day
Rated no. 3
Budget
8.9 Excellent (12 reviews)
4 locations in Sydney
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Budget reviews
Car hire locations
Budget
Locations in Sydney
395 Pitt Street
+61 282 551 616
55 Pirrama Rd
+61 285 129 088
93 William St
+61 282 559 600
Mascot Airport
+61 292 079 165
- 8.9
- 9.2
- 9.1
- 8.6
- 8.6
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
5 Jan 2017
Amazing
Pros: Customer service second to none very helpful and knowledgeable very fast and efficient
10.0 Excellent
31 May 2018
Pros: Last minute reservation with budget. Pick up and check in was quick and easy. Great service and car was economic for duration of the trip.
Cons: When checking the vehicle for dents and scratches I preferred if a agent would do a walk around with the person renting the car but they didn’t.
8.4 Excellent
19 Oct 2015
Excellent for the money / terrible drop off
Pros: The vehicle was clean and an excellent value for the money (partly because of the great USD exchange rate).
Cons: The drop off is terrible. There were no signs and we needed to drop off at the international terminal (T1) yet nobody said that the drop off was at domestic. Had to hike all of our luggage to the underground train station which was a huge hassle.
10.0 Excellent
10 Nov 2016
GREAT JOB BY BUDGET
Pros: Customer service was outstanding.
9.6 Excellent
5 Dec 2016
Solid rental for a very reasonable price
Pros: Very low rate for the 8 days I rented the car, clean and modern model, very easy pickup and drop off at Sydney airport
Cons: Car was a bit small for a tall person (Holden Barina).
10.0 Excellent
8 Apr 2017
No hassle rental
Pros: Friendly staff, easy pick up and drop off.
9.2 Excellent
21 May 2017
Excellent service and spotless car
Pros: Car was spotless, comfortable and the service was efficient and quick
Cons: Insurance pricing a little crazy. $3000 excess seems a little outta whack
10.0 Excellent
16 Jan 2018
Great value
Pros: Car was newer and clean. Long wait to pick up, but all else went very well.
10.0 Excellent
23 Jul 2018
Excellent!!
Pros: Competitive rates.
Cons: Nil
10.0 Excellent
14 Jan 2019
Great way to see east coast
Pros: Pick up was quick, drop off was easier. The insurance through kayak is much more bang for buck, budget even told us this. Their rate was 50 a day and kayaks was 72 for the 9 days. Was a good piece of mind becasue with 1600 miles you never know what can happen
From $29/day
Rated no. 4
Enterprise
8.0 Excellent (1 review)
4 locations in Sydney
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Enterprise reviews
Car hire locations
Enterprise
Locations in Sydney
203 Victoria St
+61 293 568 333
7 Coleman Street
+61 283 032 200
In Terminal Airport Drive
+61 283 032 282
In Terminal Building
+61 283 032 282
- 8.0
- 8.0
- 8.0
- 8.0
- 8.0
Recent reviews
8.0 Excellent
25 Mar 2019
Pros: Very convenient, I booked for a medium sized SUV, they ran out so I got upgraded to a large one. The agency is inside the holiday inn, easy to find.
From $42/day
Rated no. 5
Thrifty
7.8 Good (7 reviews)
4 locations in Sydney
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Thrifty reviews
Car hire locations
Thrifty
Locations in Sydney
191 William St
+61 130 367 227
9 A York St
+61 292 767 330
Sir John Young Crescent
+61 292 212 231
Sydney Intl Ap
+61 295 821 722
- 7.5
- 7.3
- 7.8
- 6.8
- 6.3
Recent reviews
8.8 Excellent
19 Nov 2018
Would rent Thrifty again in Sydney
Pros: Great pick up and drop off options. Clean car. Great Staff. Very friendly.
Cons: I did not like the fact that Kayak did not send reservation confirmation to Thrifty, they still honored it but they had to hustle getting me a car at the pick up location.
I also did not like the website info for Drop off. I had to find out on drop off date that Thrifty had a Domestic and International Drop off location with COMPLETELY different procedures.
10.0 Excellent
11 Dec 2016
Pros: fast dropoff when late for the plane
6.0 Good
10 Jan 2017
insurance messaging is interesting
Pros: the car was good
Cons: I buy insurance ahead and the counter people tell me that it doesn't work so I have to buy the insurance again. The fees are as much as the car itself.
6.0 Good
27 Nov 2017
Cons: Hidden fee's
4.0 Okay
6 Jan 2018
Cons: Disliked the fact that trifty charge u access even if not at fault. They force u to get access reduction.
Lady who served was arrogant and rude. Will not be hiring from thrifty ever again.
10.0 Excellent
19 Sep 2019
Pros: The front desk was very helpful in making sure our group got the best SUV for our needs. The staff at return was incredibly quick and friendly.
Cons: Instructions on which terminal is best for returning cars would have been helpful. We had to take the bus 4km because we dropped off the car at the domestic, instead of the international terminal.
10.0 Excellent
19 Feb 2018
Pros: Clarence Cruz at the reception was very helpful ans friendly
From $46/day
Rated no. 6
Hertz
7.2 Good (8 reviews)
3 locations in Sydney
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Hertz reviews
Car hire locations
Hertz
Locations in Sydney
65 William St
+61 293 606 621
Keith Smith Ave
+61 283 377 500
Lvl 3 /2a Defries Ave
+61 289 739 460
- 6.3
- 9.0
- 8.5
- 5.0
- 7.3
Recent reviews
8.4 Excellent
30 Aug 2017
renting on Australia's east coast
Pros: The pickup/dropoff went well, especially the help when we returned the car. Car was very comfortable, clean, drove well, and we had no problems.
Cons: When we picked up the car, I asked for a map - especially of how to get to the motorway in Sydney. Was told they didn't have any maps. We used our cell gps, but when you go through tunnels service gets dropped (duh) making it a bit stressful about what turn might be next. I was surprised (frustrated) that even a city map was not available in paper form (come on, Hertz!).
Next problem was discovered when we got home and I was paying my credit card bills. When my reservation was made, Hertz charged my credit card one day rental costs. But the system never reflected this when renting or returning the car, so I was charged the full amount when dropped off. This is NOT the fault of the return agent, but the Hertz system. I have since sent an email to Hertz and 2 days later still no reply. If this gets resolved, then my rating might go up - but if it takes more work on my part to get resolved, then rating may actually go down.
Also, I thought the charge to drop off at a different city was a bit steep - especially since it seemed like more than twice the actual rental cost.
5.6 Okay
31 Dec 2018
They forgot to install toddler car seat
Pros: Great car except for seat belt problem and fact that Hertz forgot to install car seat that we requested in writing and verbally
Cons: So we had to return to pick-up location for car seat. Then when we removed car seat to adjust straps for our four year old we could not get he seat belt to ratchet and lock properly to secure car seat, so we had to return to pick-up location a second time(!) for a service person to help with their tricks for getting this seatbelt to work! Basically it cost us two full hours before leaving on a busy holiday weekend.
7.6 Good
27 Jul 2017
Pros: value
Cons: the return place is not easy to find, i spend nearly 1 hour for finding the place to return my car and also the traffic there
3.6 Mediocre
8 Jan 2018
Cons: Waiting time at pickup was incredibly long - have never seen that before. 2 hour wait to pick up!
6.0 Good
8 Nov 2015
Good car, unexpectedly high price...
Pros: I liked the car.
Cons: I did not like the price and eventually ended up returning it early (which I had to pay a $30 early-return fee for). I reserved it online for $169.00 but by the time I got to the counter at the airport, I was paying over $600 for the rental for 6 days. I could have rented a GPS (which I needed bc in a foreign country) for $20 a day (pricing is way too high for this) or upgraded for another $10-$11 per day on the car (basically forcing the upgrade). The insurance was around $47 per day which would have put me up to around $870ish for the rental so I opted out of that, which led to being worried the whole time about other drivers who might damage the car in some way, leading me to have to pay for any damage that might have happened (was warned I might have to pay $6000 if damage occurred - higher because of upgrade). This was a vacation and I definitely was not expecting to pay so much for the rental car (money could have gone towards vacation activities). Hertz strikes me as a company that strives to always have the lowest prices on kayak and the other travel sites so they can get max customers in the door and then charge them for everything under the sun after that. I will definitely be comparing prices a little more closely from now on.
10.0 Excellent
18 Feb 2017
Pros: Multiple drivers at no extra cost
7.6 Good
7 Jun 2017
Pros: Price was good. Car was as advertised.
Cons: I requested a rental at SYDNEY AIRPORT, the pick-up and drop-off was about and hour away from the airport, no shuttle, and cost us $100 to get there by Uber...
8.8 Excellent
15 Jan 2017
Pros: Brand new car
Cons: Air Conditioner did not work
From $27/day
Rated no. 7
Firefly
7.1 Good (4 reviews)
3 locations in Sydney
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Firefly reviews
Car hire locations
Firefly
Locations in Sydney
10/209 Harris St
+61 295 188 450
50 Ross Smith Ave
+61 429 363 794
65 William Street
+61 293 606 621
- 6.5
- 8.0
- 8.0
- 6.5
- 6.5
Recent reviews
10.0 Excellent
23 Apr 2019
Pros: You pick up the car at Hertz.... though it is not obvious from any of the booking materials.
Cons: Tell us that the car is picked up at Hertz
10.0 Excellent
27 Nov 2017
Pros: Nice.Easy.Go! The car which i rented is clean,comfortable & Smooth. Good maintainance! I will definitely come back again to Firefly for a rent. Thank You!
4.0 Okay
7 Aug 2018
Pros: I like the car provided during this service.
Cons: Personnel attending is not friendly at all.
Misleading information was given, 2 of them said i will have $100 back upon return, only to find out during return that there is No deposit to return as it wasn't place in the written contract.
4.4 Okay
12 Nov 2018
Hire with someone else
Pros: Aside from the car itself nothing! Terrible service, would NOT recommend!
Cons: The service is terrible. Don't bother booking with these people. Not worth my time giving this anymore energy.
From $32/day
Rated no. 8
Europcar
6.7 Good (7 reviews)
4 locations in Sydney
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Europcar reviews
Car hire locations
Europcar
Locations in Sydney
Ibis Darling Harbour
+61 282 559 050
Mercure Hotel / 818-820 George St
+61 282 559 050
Pullman Hotel / 26-36 College St
+61 282 559 050
Terminal Buildings
+61 292 079 400
- 6.3
- 8.3
- 7.4
- 5.4
- 6.0
Recent reviews
4.0 Okay
23 Jul 2017
Not getting what I booked for
Cons: After my extra effort to email and chat with your customer service and was assured that I would get the car I booked, I still received something not suitable and different to what I booked. My subsequent complaint fell on deaf ears as well.
8.0 Excellent
4 Jan 2017
Car hire Sydney Australia
Pros: The Mitsubishi AX was good for accommodating 5 passengers in comfort. Though it struggles with fair luggage for 5.
Cons: No satnav/gps. And it was a little underpowered.
6.0 Good
16 Jan 2017
Pros: Convenient pickup location near arrivals
Friendly and helpful staff
Dropoff was quick and easy once we had descended into the depths of the underground car park (Pullman Hotel in central Sydney)
Car was clean and mobile - although small even after our upgrade
Cons: Very slow pickup - took over half an hour to complete paperwork although there was no queue. For us, it was a big comparison with Launceston (Tasmania) Europcar where we had rented the week before and where pickup was almost instantaneous (to be fair, Launceston is a much smaller airport).
Price increased more than expected over original booking - 30% (of total car price) extra charge was applied for picking up at Sydney airport.
5.2 Okay
21 Jun 2017
At drop off they tried to charge me for previous damage
Cons: At the Sydney drop off they tried to charge me for previous damage. They wouldn't resolve it, so I cancelled the second rental in Cairns with them. I took video when I picked up and dropped off the car , and I told them I had the video. So far they haven't tried billing me for the damage.
I recommend you us a more reputable company.
10.0 Excellent
14 Feb 2018
Cons: The fuel charge
3.6 Mediocre
11 Mar 2019
Cons: The hours on the website was wrong, was not specified that both a licence and a passport would be required. Hideen fees.
10.0 Excellent
20 May 2019
Pros: Very quick dropoff
From $33/day
Rated no. 9
Alamo
5.1 Okay (3 reviews)
2 locations in Sydney
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Alamo reviews
Car hire locations
Alamo
Locations in Sydney
Term Bdg Airport Dr Mascot
+61 283 032 282
Term Building Apt Drive Mascot
+61 283 032 282
- 4.0
- 8.0
- 6.0
- 4.7
- 2.7
Recent reviews
5.6 Okay
30 Nov 2017
ordered a standard got a small hatchback
Pros: Fuel economy
Cleanliness
Cons: Did not get the vehicle I ordered and had to put up with my husband complaining the whole trip about the car.
What I paid was more than the hatch that I received but no refund.
Quite a bit of damage on the vehicle.
5.6 Okay
4 Jan 2018
Wrong car
Pros: Prompt service
Cons: We paid for an SUV, and when we got to pick-up there were none left. We were given a golden Astra saloon car, which is not what I wanted and not what I paid for. The service assistant told me that as we had already paid, there was nothing he can do - which is unreasonable. He then said we could bring the car back half full, as compensation - when we dropped the car off there was no record of this and we were told we would be charged for the lack of fuel. I am unsatisfied with the whole experience of your company.
4.0 Okay
18 Jan 2019
Cons: We paid additional for an suv which was not available. Instead they gave us an old small sedan with dings and scratches all over it. Would have gone with the cheaper rate had I known I would be getting such a poor vehicle.
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Avis reviews
Car hire locations
Avis
Locations in Sydney
30 Pitt Street
+61 292 430 588
395 Pitt Street
+61 282 551 616
55 Pirrama Road
+61 285 129 088
- 4.0
- 4.0
- 4.0
- 3.0
- 6.0
Recent reviews
4.0 Okay
1 Nov 2018
Ok
Cons: The Avis staff didn‘t know about the Alianz insurance kayak offered and weren‘t helpful in regard to comparing theirs to the one I already had.
4.4 Okay
14 Feb 2019
Cons: Vehicle provided was not the vehicle reserved. We reserved a Ford Transit but what we got was a Kia Carnival which although was “similar” it did not provide the same amount of baggage space. 6 adults with 6 full size bags we were packed in like sardines. Interior was stained, brakes need attention
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Dollar reviews
Car hire locations
Dollar
Locations in Sydney
191 Willam St
+61 130 367 227
9 A York St
+61 292 767 330
Sir John Young Crescent
+61 292 212 231
Sydney Intl Ap
+61 295 821 722
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4.0
Cons: There is no dollar car rental !
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2.0
There was no car rental.
Cons: When we arrived the company said they did not rent cars and was very confused why we were there. Our confirmation number is H51542382C9. Please contact me by phone or email tulmer19@gmail.com 0402455915 Timothy Ulmer
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Cons: So the unholy alliance between you and other vendors results in confusion over who owns the reservation. Price-line, you, Dollar Rental? Who knew? The address was wrong. No help calling anyone. A mess. I get there are bread crumbs for each referral, and its easy to wipe your hands and pass the buck, but it makes it hard for poor consumers like me. I vote with my feet. Will not use your site, nor will I allow it to be used by my employees for travel planning. I think I'll block access at our firewall.
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Cons: There is no dollar car rental !
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2.0
There was no car rental.
Cons: When we arrived the company said they did not rent cars and was very confused why we were there. Our confirmation number is H51542382C9. Please contact me by phone or email tulmer19@gmail.com 0402455915 Timothy Ulmer
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YOU GUYS
Cons: So the unholy alliance between you and other vendors results in confusion over who owns the reservation. Price-line, you, Dollar Rental? Who knew? The address was wrong. No help calling anyone. A mess. I get there are bread crumbs for each referral, and its easy to wipe your hands and pass the buck, but it makes it hard for poor consumers like me. I vote with my feet. Will not use your site, nor will I allow it to be used by my employees for travel planning. I think I'll block access at our firewall.
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Car hire locations
Sunnycars
Locations in Sydney
191-201 William Street
203 Victoria Street
320 Harris Street
36 College Street
38 College Street
45 Green Street
49-51 Parramatta Road
78-84 Parramatta Road
818-820 George Street
928 Wynnum Road
Keith Smith Ave
Terminal Buildings
William Street and Riley Street
46 travellers who rented a car in Sydney gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.5
Car Rental Locations in or near Sydney
Good to know
| Most popular agency | East Coast Car Rentals |
|---|---|
| Most popular car type | Economy |
| Average price | $40/day |
| Good deal | $31/day |
When to book a hire car in Sydney
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Top tips for renting a car in Sydney
- Excited to rent a car while you vacation in Sydney? If you are landing at Sydney Airport and are coming from abroad, then you will find the hire car desks in Terminal 1’s Arrival Hall. If you are arriving on a domestic flight, the hire car desks can be found in the Arrival Hall for Terminals 2 and 3.
- As a tourist in Sydney, there’s no reason to be stuck relying on public transportation, if you rent a car the whole region becomes your oyster. For instance, Manly Beach, Blue Mountains National Park, and Royal National Park are just some of the famed locales surrounding Sydney that are easily accessible by car.
- Travelers new to Australia should watch out for Transit Lanes. Transit Lanes, often designated as T2 or T3, are Australia’s equivalent to a carpool lane, meaning that you must have either 2 or 3 people in your car to use the lane. Transit Lanes are mostly seen on highways, and families should be sure to take advantage of them.
- Sydney’s morning rush hour normally ranges from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. while the evening rush hour can start as early as 2:30 p.m. and will often last all the way till 7:00 p.m. The extended evening rush hour is due in part to the fact that many of Sydney’s roads are running at capacity. Two roads to avoid in particular during rush hour include Military Road and Parramatta Road, as both can slow to a crawl when experiencing traffic.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Sydney for $31 or less
- Book your rental car in Sydney at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Sydney are around 7% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Luxury rental cars in Sydney are around 37% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Sydney
How much does it cost to hire a car in Sydney?
On average a hire car in Sydney costs $40 per day.
What is the most popular rental car in Sydney?
Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Sydney.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Sydney?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Abaa Car Rentals ($24/day), Ace Rental Cars ($28/day) and JUCY ($28/day).
What is the best rental car company in Sydney?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Sydney are Enterprise (8.5, 12810 reviews), Avis (7.6, 2246 reviews), and Budget (7.4, 4200 reviews).
Which car hire agencies are at the airport: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)?
Car hire companies onsite at Kingsford Smith Airport include East Coast Car Rentals, Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar, Budget, Abaa Car Rentals, Alamo, Atlas Car & Truck Rental, Ace Rental Cars and Apex.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at the airport: Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kingsford Smith Airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar, Budget, Alamo, Atlas Car & Truck Rental, Ace Rental Cars, CarHood, Thrifty and keddy by Europcar.
What is the cheapest car hire location in Sydney?
In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Abaa Car Rentals Sydney International Airport null (8 kilometres from the city centre).
How can I find car rentals near me in Sydney?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Economy car rental cost in Sydney?
A Economy car rental in Sydney costs $44 per day, on average.
How much does a Intermediate car rental cost in Sydney?
A Intermediate car rental in Sydney costs $45 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Sydney?
A Compact car rental in Sydney costs $45 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Sydney?
In Sydney, cars are most frequently hired at CarHood Serviced By Redspot (6.77 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Sydney?
On average a rental car in Sydney costs $281 per week ($40 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Sydney?
On average a rental car in Sydney costs $1,205 per month ($40 per day).
What type of car is recommended for driving in Sydney?
Sydney features mostly large streets that are suitable for a wide range of vehicle sizes. Drivers shouldn’t have any issues getting around, even if they choose a minivan or SUV. It is worth mentioning, though, that streetside parking is often necessary, and this will be done more easily in a small vehicle.
What's the speed limit in Sydney?
For the main urban areas in Sydney, drivers will see speed limits ranging from 30 km/h (18 mph) in mixed-use urban areas, 40 km/h (25 mph) in the central downtown area and in areas with high levels of pedestrian traffic, and up to 50 km/h (31 mph) on urban roads.
How are gas prices in Sydney?
Australia has only moderately expensive fuel costs, especially in comparison to Europe. In general, drivers will find that petrol costs around AU$4.82 ($3.50) per gallon in Sydney. One thing to note, though, is that petrol will be purchased in liters, not gallons.
Where are the best places to park in Sydney?
Parking in Sydney is not too difficult to find except in Sydney’s central business district. Sydney’s CBD has scarce streetside parking and, when it can be found, is quite expensive. The best option for parking in the CBD is to take advantage of one of the various parking garages and then to go out on foot and use public transport from there.