Explore Sydney with Car Hire

Explore Sydney with Car Hire

Sydney Airport is the major point of entry to Australia, in the largest and most famous city in the country. Sydney has car hire depots at the airport (both International & Domestic terminals), in the city centre, and in some outer suburbs. If you're flying in to Sydney, renting right from the airport is usually the best choice. While there is an airport surcharge, catching a train or taxi into town likely costs about the same. We suggest you check the price difference for your specific rental needs as it does vary.

• Sydney Airport to city: 12.2km
• Petrol station closest to airport: BP on Princes Highway (2.9km)

Sydney Holiday Travel

Renowned as one of the most beautiful as well as one of the most livable cities in the world, Sydney city is a bustling hive of activity full of unique attractions, great shopping and an open breezy atmosphere. The famous Blue Mountains are about 1.5 hours drive from the airport while historic surfer city Newcastle is 2.5 hours drive north along the coast.

• Sydney Airport to Katoomba (Blue Mountains): 115km
• Brisbane Airport to Newcastle: 172km

Highlights (Sydney City)

• Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge
• Darling Harbour pedestrian boardwalks, parklands, pubs and dining
• Bondi Beach
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Queen Victoria Building boutique shopping
• Parramatta's historic buildings
• Luna Park theme park
• Hunter Valley winery tours, tastings & restaurants

Highlights (Blue Mountains)

• Echo Point lookout over the Three Sisters
• Bushwalking trails
• Adventure sports (kayaking, canyoning, mountain biking)
• Scenic Railway, the steepest railway car in the world
• Katoomba artsy shops and cafes
• Jenolan Caves world-famous limestone formations

Highlights (Newcastle)

• Nobby's Beach
• Hunter Wetlands Centre walking, biking and canoeing trails
• Surfing, kite surfing, kayaking
• Ocean baths public seaside pools
• Markets, second-hand & arts shopping

National Parks

New South Wales tends to be a bit cooler, so if you're averse to the north's heat there's plenty of great places for you. Here's just a few of the diverse national parks you can easily visit from Sydney.

• Barrington Tops Park (_km from Sydney city)
• Myall Lakes National Park (258km from Sydney city)
• Royal National Park (32km from Sydney city)
• Wollemi National Park (120km from Sydney city)
• Burragorang State Recreation Area (129km from Sydney city)
• Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park (35km from Sydney city)

Climate/Weather

Sydney has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters, and rainfall spread throughout the year.

• Summer Temperatures: 19 - 27 degrees celcius
• Winter Temperatures: 8 - 19 degrees celcius
• Storm Season: New South Wales can experience thunderstorms from October to March