On average, car rentals in Sydney – Blacktown cost around AUD $86.45 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from AUD $49.00 per day.
Picking up your car in a suburb like Blacktown is often cheaper than renting from Sydney Airport or the city centre. You get to skip the airport crowds and save some cash.
For peak times like school holidays, booking ahead is smart. For other times, prices can change. Your best bet is to make a flexible booking you can cancel, then keep an eye out for a better deal.
A smaller car for a full week is usually the cheapest combination. The daily rate drops significantly on 7-day rentals, and a compact car saves on fuel costs.
Don't just fill up anywhere before returning the car. Independent stations on Richmond Road and the Great Western Highway often have better fuel prices than spots right near the M4 motorway.
Get a car to get to:
Blue Mountains (Katoomba) – Echo Point, Three Sisters
Penrith – Nepean River, Panthers complex, Olympic Rowing Centre
Eastern Creek – Sydney Motorsport Park, Sydney Zoo, Wet'n'Wild Sydney
Western Sydney Parklands – picnic areas, walking trails, cycling paths
Parramatta CBD – shopping, dining
Rouse Hill – Rouse Hill Town Centre