Need to rent a car in Sydney? There are hundreds of real people’s cars of all types listed on Car Next Door. Regardless of whether you require a 7 seater to pick up the kids from school, a large car to collect a bike, or perhaps a small car to collect a parcel from the post office in Sydney, Car Next Door has something for you. Borrowing a car from your neighbour is easier than with traditional car rental companies as you can skip the counter and all that tedious paperwork. Whether for a road trip or for a quick trip to the shops, find cars around you on the app and get prices by the hour or by day. It’s free to become a member, and because the keys are at the car, you can skip the rental counter and get instant access to your car.
International drivers are welcome to rent cars in Sydney. You just need to hold a full unrestricted driver licence from your home country, with a formal English translation if it is in another language.
Our pricing works slightly differently from traditional car rental companies. When you borrow a car with Car Next Door, you pay for both the time you have the car and the distance you drive, as well as your damage cover and booking fee.
Car Next Door trips are covered through Mobility Mutual - a member-owned mutual risk protection fund that’s specifically designed for our car-sharing community. Each time you borrow a car with Car Next Door you will be able to select the excess option which best suits your needs.
With Car Next Door you can access hundreds of cars parked on streets and in car parks all over Sydney. There’s probably one within a few minutes walk from your home! Looking for something a bit bigger? Check our Utes and Vans in Sydney.
There are dozens of cars available right across the suburb - so you’ll find one conveniently close to you. You can also find a parking spot with our friends at Parkhound.
There are all kinds of cars for rent on Car Next Door – find the perfect car for every job.
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The best way to get around the city is by public transport, but to see the sights further away from the city, car sharing in Sydney is the quickest and easiest option.
Sydney is a big city and at peak hour traffic can be very heavy. Avoid driving at peak times – between 7am and 9am, and between 4pm and 7pm – to beat the worst of the traffic. If you do need to travel during the morning or evening peak, allow plenty of extra time.
If you’re not familiar with driving in Sydney, there are a few road rules you should brush up on before you get behind the wheel:
You can’t touch your mobile phone while driving, except for navigation if it’s in an approved phone cradle. To make or answer calls or play music, your phone must be in a phone cradle and able to be operated without touching it. For any other function, you must pull over and park before touching your phone.
You can’t turn on a red light, even if the way is clear. There are only a small number of intersections in New South Wales that allow this and they are clearly signed. If there’s no sign permitting it, you can’t turn on a red light.
You can’t do a U turn unless there’s a sign permitting it. Unlike other Australian states, in New South Wales you can only do a U turn at an intersection if there’s a sign stating ‘U turn permitted’.
Pedestrians sometimes have right of way at intersections. Pedestrians will sometimes get a green light at the same time as turning traffic. You must wait for any pedestrians to cross the road before you can turn.
You must park ‘facing the direction of traffic’, which means the car must be parked facing the direction it would be if it were driving down that road. In Australia where we drive on the left side of the road, this means the passenger side of the car needs to be closest to the kerb.
Sydney’s weather is mild all year round, with plenty of sunshine even in the colder months. It’s best known for its hot summers, when temperatures average around 26 degrees celsius (78.8 fahrenheit) but can get up to over 40 degrees celsius (104 fahrenheit) - so you’ll want to rent a car with air conditioning! In winter temperatures average 17 degrees celsius (62.6 fahrenheit).
There are also plenty of sporting events, festivals and performances to enjoy, whatever time of year you visit Sydney.
Sydney Festival - The whole city comes alive with a range of cultural events and performances at various locations across Sydney.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras - Celebrate LGBTQI diversity at one of the world’s biggest and most colourful parties, culminating in the famous parade through central Sydney.
Sydney Royal Easter Show - Fun for all the family with rides, show bags, special performances and displays in celebration of all aspects of Australian culture.
Vivid Sydney - A beautiful display of lights that sees Sydney’s icons like the Opera House and Harbour Bridge lit up in a feast of colours.
Sydney Film Festival - Enjoy some of the best films from across the country and around the world.
Dubbo Stampede - Run around the Western Plains Zoo and raise money for charity. Choose from 5km, 10km, half marathon or full marathon, and run with the safari animals.
Tulip Time - Drive to Bowral for one of Australia’s oldest and largest floral festivals, featuring over 100,000 tulips
NRL Grand Final - Most of New South Wales is Rugby League crazy, and the season culminates with the final match at the end of September.
Sculpture by the Sea - Sydney’s most iconic stretch of coastline, from Bondi to Tamarama, is transformed into a two-kilometre sculpture park.
Port Stephens Toyota NSW Pro - See some of the world’s best surfers compete at Port Stephens, a 2.5 hour drive from Sydney.
New Year’s Eve - Ring the new year with a spectacular fireworks display right on Sydney Harbour.
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