When you pick up your hire vehicle, a provider will usually request you provide a credit card. Alternatively, another applicable option is a debit card, but this can change depending on your provider. You will be charged a deposit in case of accidental damage that may occur to the vehicle whilst it’s in your possession. A driver will not be able to pay with cash or cheque deposits, only cards.
Drivers who are intending to hire a vehicle whilst they are in New South Wales will find that they have to bring certain and specific documentation with them before they can successfully drive away with a vehicle. At the time of pick-up, a driver must always show either a full driver licence in English or an Australian green P-plate licence. It is usually requested that this has been valid for at least 12 months. A driver must also generally show that their passport is valid throughout the duration of their car hire. Providers might differ in their requests, so it’s best to check beforehand.
New South Wales are very strict on their drink and drive limit, so all drivers must make sure to abide by all of the rules. A driver must never get behind the wheel when they have consumed more than the recommended maximum beverage count. The current limit states that a driver can never have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level of more than 0.05 gr per every 100ml of blood. Factors such as your age, body size, weight and gender, can influence this rate, so it’s best to avoid drinking and driving altogether.
25% of our users found rental cars in New South Wales for AED 125 or less
Book your rental car in New South Wales at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Intermediate rental cars in New South Wales are around -46% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in New South Wales
Whilst there is a network of public transport options in New South Wales, like buses and trams, they run at a limited service and aren’t as reliable compared with the freedom of a hire vehicle. Hiring a vehicle throughout your stay means that you are faced with no restrictions and can explore everything that New South Wales has to offer, without the delay or unreliability of public transport. Enjoy some of the top attractions, sights and landmarks, such as Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Taronga Zoo Sydney, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Darling Harbour, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney Tower Eye, Port Jackson Bay along with many more.
Driving in New South Wales isn’t too different to driving around the UK, meaning that driving is simple for either those who are new to the driving scene or are experienced. All vehicles have a steering wheel located on the right-hand side, meaning that all drivers must drive on the left-hand side of the road. Driving conditions are suitable for any kind of travel, with their vast open roads and good quality surfaces, but speed limits can differ on certain road types. If you’re in built-up residential areas, then you can generally expect a maximum limit of 50 km/h (31 mph), and there’s usually a limit of 100 km/h (62 mph) in rural areas. A driver must always drive at an appropriate driving speed, even if it is not clearly signposted.
If you are planning on hiring a vehicle during your time in New South Wales, then expect that providers will most likely only have suitable options for those 21 years and above. However, some providers have altered their requirements, so this isn’t always the case. Select providers will allow car hire for those as young as 19 years old. These drivers should expect to pay a sub charge on top of their booking cost, also known as a young driver’s fee. Drivers are expected to have held their licence for a minimum of 12 months and have either a full driver licence (with an English translation if applicable).
On average a car hire in New South Wales costs AED 356 per day.
Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in New South Wales.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Sixt (AED 163/day), JUCY (AED 187/day) and Apex (AED 216/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in New South Wales is Sixt (7.2, 55 reviews).
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Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in New South Wales are Sydney (69% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in New South Wales), Wollongong (23%) and Albury (8%).
On average a car hire in New South Wales costs AED 938 per week (AED 134 per day).
On average a car hire in New South Wales costs AED 4,021 per month (AED 134 per day).