How to Save Money When Hiring a Car in Sydney

Whether you’re travelling or touring in Sydney, Australia for business or pleasure the best way to travel around the area is by car. And to help you suss out the best way of bagging a bargain deal we've thrown together the following guidelines on how to save money when you hire a car in Sydney.

Shop Around…
 
The best way to save money when hiring a car in Sydney is to shop around and ensure you know what the hire car includes. Not all Sydney car rental companies include the following:

3rd Party Insurance.
Vehicle Damage Cover (sometime called Collision Damage Waiver).
Theft Protection.
Airport & Location Taxes.
Unlimited Mileage.
24-hour Roadside Assistance.

Check Insurance Coverage…

Most car rental companies in the Sydney area will include insurance within their quotations but then when you get to the pick-up desk, you may be offered additional insurance at an additional fee. It’s entirely your choice if you wish to avail of any additional insurance that may provide extra coverage. Just make sure you read the small print and satisfy yourself that you're entirely happy with what’s being offered to you.

Collection & Drop-Off Times…

When planning your itinerary around the Sydney area you should be aware that if you drop your car back to a location that is different to your pick up location, you might incur an additional charge. The extra fee compensates for the car hire company returning the vehicle back to the original pick-up point.

Within Sydney, the opening hours of each car rental company depot varies from one pick-up location to another. Therefore, if you’re collecting your car outside of office hours (referred to as ‘out of hours’) then you may incur an additional fee for these arrangements.

Choose a Car Type to Suit Your Needs…

As is the case with all car hire and not just in Sydney, the car model you choose affects the overall price of the rental, so the smaller the car the cheaper the hire charge. It’s however important you consider the number of passengers and pieces of luggage before you book that car so make sure that your choice of vehicle will definitely meet your requirements.

Be Aware of the Drivers Age…

The minimum age of a driver for car rental in Sydney (and all over Australia) is 21 years. 

Additional drivers can incur an additional fee however some companies in Sydney may let the first additional driver go free. Again, please check the terms and conditions of the car rental company before you confirm that booking. 

Find Out About Any Extras…

In Sydney, you'll find that extras such as baby seats, ski racks, GPS systems, etc. will incur an additional fee with most car rental companies. Not everything may be clearly outlined when booking your car rental so it’s best to read over the car rental terms and conditions as these may affect the overall price of your rental.


With these tips in mind it’s time to get booking that car hire for your trip to Sydney. You’re assured of a smooth service experience when you book your car hire in Sydney with Nova Car Hire as we'll check the rates of the top rental companies and quote you the lowest possible rate.

If you have any comments or further tips you’d like to add to this article, then please leave your message in the comment box below. 

Comments

There have been no comments made on this article. Why not be the first and add your own comment using the form below.

We really appreciate your comments. We reserve the right to moderate posted comments and may paraphrase individual entries. Opinions expressed here are not the opinions held by Novacarhire.com unless expressly stated.

Leave a comment

Please complete the form below to submit a comment on this article. A valid email address is required to submit a comment though it will not be displayed on the site.