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Compare Car Rental Brisbane to Sydney
Hertz, Thrifty, Europcar, Avis, Dollar, Redspot and 7 smaller companies rent cars one way from Brisbane to Sydney. To book, enter Brisbane as the pick-up and Sydney as the drop-off. The results show only cars you can leave in Sydney.
There are no booking fees. Most cars come with free cancellation and unlimited kilometres.
Brisbane to Sydney One Way Car Hire Prices
A small car for 4 days costs about $970 in total. An SUV costs about $1,210 and a people mover about $1,590.
Longer hires cost only a little more. A small car costs about $780 for 2 days and $1,180 for 7 days. A 1-day hire costs about $710, nearly as much as 2 days.
Christmas week costs about 50% more. The January school holidays add little to a small car and about 15% to an SUV.
| Hire length | Small car | SUV | People mover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $580 to $780 | $660 to $990 | $1,020 to $1,190 |
| 4 days | $710 to $970 | $810 to $1,210 | $1,270 to $1,590 |
| 7 days | $810 to $1,180 | $950 to $1,380 | $1,470 to $2,040 |
| Pick-up | Small car, 4 days | SUV, 4 days |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-November | $830 | $1,110 |
| Late November | $840 | $1,110 |
| Early December | $790 | $1,130 |
| Christmas week | $1,470 | $1,760 |
| Mid-January, school holidays | $990 | $1,380 |
| Early February | $910 | $1,280 |
| Early March | $1,110 | $1,270 |
Brisbane to Sydney Relocation Fees
Distance Between Brisbane & Sydney
Pacific Highway (M1, A1)
Via the Gold Coast, Ballina, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Newcastle
920 km · about 10 h · 2–3 days
The coast road, dual carriageway the whole way. Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie, near halfway, are good overnight stops.
New England Highway
Via Warwick, Tenterfield, Armidale, Tamworth, the Hunter Valley
about 1,000 km · about 11 h · 2–3 days
The inland way over the tablelands, mostly one lane each way.
Brisbane to Sydney Drive: Attractions on the Road
10 hours is a long day of driving. Over 2 or 3 days, you have time for the towns along the coast.
Coastal Drive
The Pacific Highway runs close to the coast from the Gold Coast to Newcastle. With 3 days, stop at Byron Bay and Port Macquarie.
Day 1
170 km · about 2 hBrisbane to Byron Bay
The M1 runs past the Gold Coast and over the NSW border at Tweed Heads. Cape Byron lighthouse stands on the most easterly point of mainland Australia.
Day 2
390 km · about 4 hByron Bay to Port Macquarie
Ballina’s Big Prawn, then south past Grafton to Coffs Harbour and the Big Banana. Port Macquarie has a koala hospital open to visitors.
Day 3
390 km · about 4 hPort Macquarie to Sydney
South through Taree and past Newcastle onto the M1. Brooklyn, at the Hawkesbury River crossing, is the last break before Sydney’s northern suburbs.
New England Highway
The inland way heads from Brisbane to Warwick, then climbs to the Granite Belt wine country around Stanthorpe and the tablelands around Armidale. Tamworth holds a country music festival every January. The highway then drops into the Hunter Valley and joins the M1 near Newcastle.
Picking Up in Brisbane, Dropping Off in Sydney
- From November to March, a 4-day Redspot hire costs about $170 less at its city depot than at Brisbane Airport. The depot is at 46 Charlotte Street in the city centre. Hertz (55 Charlotte Street) and Europcar (728 Ann Street) are often cheaper in the city too. Search "Brisbane – All areas" as the pick-up to see them.
- You can drop off at Sydney Airport or in the city. Coming from the north, you reach the city centre first. The airport is about 10 km further south.
- Check the Sydney drop-off address before you book. Some Hertz and Avis cars go back to a depot in Penrith, 50 km west of the city centre.
- The Gateway Motorway out of Brisbane Airport is a toll road. So are NorthConnex, the M2 and the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel in Sydney. Hire cars usually carry a toll tag. The company bills the tolls after the hire, often with an admin fee.
Brisbane to Sydney One Way Car Hire FAQs
What is the cheapest car hire from Brisbane to Sydney?
A small car for 4 days costs from about $710, one-way fee included. A typical small car costs about $970. Prices change daily. Search your dates to see today's prices.
Which companies offer one way car hire from Brisbane to Sydney?
Hertz, Thrifty, Europcar, Avis, Dollar, Redspot, Ace, Alpha, Apex, East Coast, Karmo, Routes and Simba. Karmo does not have cars on every date.
Can I drop the car at Sydney Airport?
Yes. Choose Sydney Airport (SYD) as the drop-off instead of Sydney – All areas. The results show which companies take cars back there and their prices.
Is it cheaper to hire one way from Sydney to Brisbane?
No. Typical prices are about the same in both directions. The cheapest cars cost 10 to 25% more from Sydney. 15 companies rent one way from Sydney, compared with 13 from Brisbane. See Sydney to Brisbane car hire.
Popular One-Way Routes
Other one-way trips that start in Brisbane or end in Sydney:
- Sydney to Brisbane
- Brisbane to Gold Coast
- Brisbane to Byron Bay
- Brisbane to Cairns
- Gold Coast to Sydney
- Byron Bay to Sydney
- Newcastle to Sydney
- Canberra to Sydney
- Melbourne to Sydney
- Perth to Sydney
See all one-way car hire in Australia.
Prices updated October 2026
Collecting in Brisbane? Our Brisbane car hire page lists the city depots, and Brisbane Airport (BNE) has its own comparison. At the Sydney end, Sydney car hire and Sydney Airport (SYD) cover the drop-off options.
