Sydney Car Rental Guide
This page gives you information about car rental in Sydney City, airport and downtown. You will also find some useful facts about the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Australia.
Rental Restrictions
Vehicles may not be driven outside Australia and travel on ferries is prohibited. Travel to New Zealand (and to Tasmania) is not allowed.
Driving Restrictions
In Australia, traffic is on the left and overtaking on the right. The minimum driving age is 18. All passengers are required to use seatbelts and children must be properly restrained in a child seat or seatbelt. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰ and drunk driving is severely punished.
From sunset to sunrise you must drive with your headlights and rear lights on. In cases of poor visibility, you must also have your headlights on. In suburban areas you must use low beam.
In bigger cities, parking areas often have pole signage advising of parking restrictions. During business hours, some public areas allow parking up to 1 or 2 hours. Some cities also use parking meters.
The police use cameras to catch traffic violators. When you are renting a car, the fine for your traffic offence will be sent to the rental company who has the right to charge you.
Speed Limits:| Area | Speed |
| Suburban roads | 50KM/H |
| Major connector roads | 80KM/H |
| Highways | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/fire/ambulance: 000
Road Tolls
There is a toll to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and also on some of the highways exiting Brisbane. Alternate routes are available to avoid these tolls.
About Sydney
Sydney is a dynamic, Australia’s oldest and largest city city, loved for its energy, its beautiful harbour and countless waterways. The soul of Sydney is the harbour.
Sydney is relaxed and friendly, having a great love for the outdoors. You can hike, have a picnic, go fishing, paddling or surfing.
The city is home to many cultural institutions including the Australian Museum, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and the National Maritime Museum. The stunning Opera House is one of Sydney’s most recognisable symbols. The city has a lot to celebrate; festivals and shows are organised all year round.
Area: 1,580 sq km
Population: 4 million
Country: Australia
Time Zone: East coast Standard time GMT + 10
Telephone Area Code: 2
Monetary unit: Australian Dollar
