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Sydney car rental information
| Pick-up location | Sydney |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury SUV, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 116 |
| Airport locations | 40 |
| Popular agencies | East Coast Car Rentals, Budget, Europcar, Simba Car Hire, No Birds |
Cheap car rentals in Sydney
| Economy | C$ 28/day |
| Compact | C$ 35/day |
| Intermediate | C$ 33/day |
| Standard | C$ 75/day |
| Full-size | C$ 44/day |
| SUV | C$ 66/day |
| Full-size SUV | C$ 37/day |
| Premium SUV | C$ 59/day |
| Supplier choice | C$ 28/day |
| Intermediate SUV | C$ 39/day |
| Luxury SUV | C$ 41/day |
| Compact SUV | C$ 42/day |
| Standard SUV | C$ 46/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Sydney
- Touring new places and their attractions is fun, especially if you have a convenient way to do so. Those in Sydney, Australia, can take up cheap car rentals in Sydney and visit some of the top attractions found in Newcastle and Wollongong. For instance, you may visit Nobbys Beach and Merewether beach to enjoy quality beach time. These beaches are about 102 and 100 miles from Sydney CBD, respectively. It will take about 2 hours to get there using a rental vehicle. Additionally, you may consider touring the Australian Motorlife Museum to marvel at the car and motorcycle collections. It is located approximately 56 miles from Sydney CBD, and it will take an average of an hour and twenty minutes to drive there.
- In Sydney, like many Australian cities, you’d expect to find cyclists sharing the roads with drivers. When driving your rental vehicle in Sydney, accord cyclists respect when you encounter them on the road. You’ll be required to provide a minimum of 1-meter clearance when overtaking a cyclist at a safe opportunity. If you cannot pass a cyclist at any moment, you should stay behind them until the opportunity arises. Not doing this is illegal, and you could be arrested while driving cheap car rentals in Sydney.
- Passengers arriving in the city through Sydney Central Railway Station can think about getting a rental vehicle to explore the city and regions beyond the city. Sydney car rentals are ideal as they offer convenience when it comes to arriving fast at your destinations. Several car rental companies are located close to the station. For instance, Avis has its offices at 30 Pitt Street as well as 395 Pitt Street, which is adjacent to the railway station. Europcar is also located close to the station, at Pullman Hotel/ 26- 36 College Street.
- 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 rental car desks in Terminal 1’s Arrival Hall. If you are arriving on a domestic flight, the rental 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 C$ 35 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
- Standard rental cars in Sydney are around 28% cheaper than other car types, on average
Sydney car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Sydney
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.
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.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Sydney?
On average a rental car in Sydney costs C$ 43 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Sydney?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget (C$ 28/day), Simba Car Hire (C$ 28/day) and East Coast Car Rentals (C$ 33/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 653 Gardeners Rd 2017 (5 kilometers from city center).
What is the best rental car company in Sydney?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Sydney is Sixt (7.5, 51 reviews).
Can I rent an automatic car in Sydney?
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Sydney. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
How much is gas price in Sydney?
The average gas price in Sydney is C$ 5.91 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 71 and C$ 94, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Sydney?
Standard (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Sydney.
Which car rental companies are at Kingsford Smith airport (SYD)?
Car rental companies onsite at Kingsford Smith airport include Sixt, Thrifty, CarHood, JUCY, AeroDrive, Budget, Europcar, East Coast Car Rentals, Ace Rental Cars and Simba Car Hire.
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 Standard car rental cost in Sydney?
A Standard car rental in Sydney costs C$ 62 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Sydney?
A Mini car rental in Sydney costs C$ 126 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car rental cost in Sydney?
A Special car rental in Sydney costs C$ 73 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Sydney?
In Sydney, cars are most frequently rented at Bargain Car Rentals 598 Princes Highway (11 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 C$ 301 per week (C$ 43 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 C$ 1,291 per month (C$ 43 per day).
Are there toll roads in Sydney?
Sydney has several toll roads. When driving rental vehicles, you may find other alternative routes if you do not want to use the toll roads. The toll roads include Cross City Tunnel, Westlink M7, Lane Cove Tunnel, Eastern Distributor, Military Road E-Ramp, Sydney Harbour Bridge & Tunnel, and NorthConnex, among several others.
Are there pedestrian-only streets in Sydney, Australia?
Sydney has a few streets that are dedicated to pedestrians. These include part of George Street and Devonshire Street. If you happen to be in the region, avoid driving your rental vehicle into these zones as it is prohibited. This could land you on the wrong side of the law.
Sydney car rental reviews and directory
Budget
8.4
Very good
38 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.1
Value for money
7.7
5 locations in Sydney
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10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2020
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Staff was very helpful. Car handled well are served our needs. Drop off was extremely easy.8.0 Very good
Jan. 2020
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It was very straight forward and the staff was friendly and helpful7.2 Good
Apr. 2019
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The staff was very kind and friendly.Cons:
I wanna return the car in the night.10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2019
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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 happen10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2018
Pros:
Competitive rates.Cons:
NilFirefly
10.0
Wonderful
6 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
10.0
4 locations in Sydney
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2019
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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 Hertz4.4 Mediocre
Nov. 2018
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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.4.0 Mediocre
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.10.0 Wonderful
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!Fox
10.0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Sydney
Apex
9.6
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
9.2
2 locations in Sydney
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10.0 Wonderful
Dec. 2021
8.0 Very good
Nov. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
Thrifty
7.8
Good
22 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.3
8 locations in Sydney
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6.0 Okay
Jan. 2020
Pros:
The class of vehicle i booked was not available, yet I was charged the full amount BEFORE being informed that the full size SUV was not available. When I wanted to compare other options and cost, I was told to wait (with a 1 year old baby, after a 14 he flight) and ignored for an hour. Staff was short, rude and not interested in providing information. When I offered to return the nexr day to collect the class of vehicle I booked, that was also declined. I eventually got a smaller car, that forced me to change my family holiday plans, required the use of a second vehicle for 5 days.Cons:
I should've received the car I booked, or provided with alternatives. I use Thrifty aften (4 times a year, for about 3 months in total) but will reconsider my options in future10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2020
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The staff member we dealt with at Sydney Airport could not have been better. She was helpful, knowledgeable and extremely friendly. Well done Thrifty for employing the nicest staff!!Cons:
The whole process was flawless, great service.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2019
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Very helpful staff,2.0 Poor
Oct. 2019
Pros:
Nothing !!! They could not provide the car that I booked and paid for in advance. They stated that a Mercedez and a Toyota are the same categorie ( which they are NOT) So they cancelled my 2 reservations and I had to find a different alternative. Very in professional I travel to many countries and I will NEVER use them again. Now I have to get my money refunded let see how that goes.10.0 Wonderful
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.8.8 Very good
Nov. 2018
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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.Hertz
7.7
Good
22 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.3
5 locations in Sydney
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2022
8.0 Very good
Oct. 2022
5.6 Fair
Dec. 2019
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Great car except for seat belt problem and fact that Hertz forgot to install car seat that we requested in writing and verballyCons:
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.3.6 Poor
Jan. 2018
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Waiting time at pickup was incredibly long - have never seen that before. 2 hour wait to pick up!8.4 Very good
Aug. 2017
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.7.6 Good
Jul. 2017
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valueCons:
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 thereSixt
7.7
Good
26 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.9
4 locations in Sydney
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Sep. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2022
2.0 Poor
Jun. 2022
2.0 Poor
Jul. 2019
Pros:
NothingCons:
When we arrived, there was no car available!Ace Rental Cars
7.6
Good
10 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.5
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in Sydney
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct. 2022
2.0 Poor
Aug. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2022
East Coast Car Rentals
7.6
Good
11 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.8
2 locations in Sydney
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8.0 Very good
Apr. 2023
8.0 Very good
Mar. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2022
8.0 Very good
Mar. 2019
Cons:
Good10.0 Wonderful
Jan. 2019
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Staff was helpful and friendly.2.0 Poor
May 2022
Avis
7.5
Good
8 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.2
5 locations in Sydney
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4.4 Mediocre
Feb. 2019
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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 attention4.0 Mediocre
Nov. 2018
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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.10.0 Wonderful
Apr. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2023
Europcar
6.1
Okay
15 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
5.6
6 locations in Sydney
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3.6 Poor
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 Wonderful
Feb. 2018
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The fuel charge4.0 Mediocre
Jul. 2017
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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.5.2 Fair
Jun. 2017
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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.6.0 Okay
Jan. 2017
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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 upgradeCons:
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.8.0 Very good
Jan. 2017
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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.Alamo
6.1
Okay
8 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
7.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.3
2 locations in Sydney
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4.0 Mediocre
Jan. 2019
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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.5.6 Fair
Jan. 2018
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Prompt serviceCons:
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.5.6 Fair
Nov. 2017
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Fuel economy CleanlinessCons:
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.6 locations in Sydney
Locations in Sydney
1053 Bourke Street
+61 283 742 950
320 Harris St, Inside Secure Car Park,entry Off Allen St On Lg Level
+61 282 559 050
Mercure Hotel / 818-820 George St
+61 282 559 050
Pullman Hotel
+61 2 8255 9050
Terminal 1 building - Airport Drive, Mascot
61 2 92079400
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4 locations in Sydney
from C$ 59/dayLocations in Sydney
203 Victoria St
+61 2 9356 8333
Ground Level Car Park
+61 2 8303 2282
In Terminal Building
+61 2 8303 2282
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8.0 Very good
Mar. 2019
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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.3 locations in Sydney
from C$ 36/dayLocations in Sydney
219 Botany Rd, Waterloo NSW , Australia
+61 2 8005 6696
Sydney Airport , Australia
+61 2 8005 6696
Sydney Airport - Shuttle Service
+61 2 8005 6696
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2.0 Poor
Aug. 2023
8.0 Very good
Aug. 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb. 2023
2.0 Poor
Aug. 2022
2 locations in Sydney
Locations in Sydney
72A Parramatta Rd, Granville NSW
+61 411 816 810
Shop 1/36/42 Levey St, Wolli Creek NSW , Australia
+61 1300 853 150
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4.0 Mediocre
Dec. 2022
4 locations in Sydney
from C$ 40/dayLocations in Sydney
Sydney airport
+61 1800 150 850
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One location in Sydney
from C$ 40/dayLocations in Sydney
180 William St
+61 293 603 622
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One location in Sydney
from C$ 54/dayLocations in Sydney
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour
+61 134733
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2 locations in Sydney
Locations in Sydney
Ground Level Car Park
+61 2 8303 2282
Terminal Building
+61 2 8303 2282