Rent cars in Sydney, NSW

Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced safety measures and cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses.

No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.

Yes, you can find cars available on Turo at locations near the major airports in Sydney. After arriving at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, have your car delivered for pick-up and dropoff at your Sydney hotel or the address of your vacation rental to save time and hassle.

The best and most convenient way to get around the Greater Sydney Area is by booking a car on Turo. Sydney’s suburbs stretch out past west Sydney to the Blue Mountains’ foothills and down to the southern national parks, so it’s worth organising wheels when you visit to explore the unique qualities of each area. Public transport links between these far-flung suburbs will generally provide a slower journey.

Like most cities, the twists and turns between major urban roads like Pitt Street, Military Road, George Street and Parramatta Road experience congestion during peak hours, so you’ll want to check traffic conditions ahead of time and avoid major transit lanes if need be. Take the Cross City Tunnel to avoid the havoc of pedestrians and cyclists making their way around Darling Harbour, World Square and the broader CBD.

When you’re not driving downtown, numerous Sydney attractions are walkable from each other, and the ferry network will get you across the harbour while providing some of the best views in town.

The magnificent sails of the Sydney Opera House sit in the heart of the popular harbour area, which means streetside parking isn’t readily available. There is a 24-hour Wilson Parking garage nearby on 2 Macquarie Street with direct access to the House, as well as other CBD parking garages and a relatively direct train line through the CBD to Circular Quay.

Morning rush hour and the evening commute create less-than-ideal driving conditions in the city. So, if you’re planning on venturing around to Sydney locations during these periods, it could be worth checking if your destination is accessible via public transport.

Yes, you can drive to the suburb of Manly in less than 30 minutes from Sydney’s central business district and surrounding areas. The beach is right at the heart of this relaxed region, and can also be reached by ferry from Circular Quay.

There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add any additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in the US, Canada, and Australia can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.

To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s licence and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.