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Sydney: The Home of Redspot Car Rental
From humble roots in Sydney Waterloo service station in 1989, Redspot has grown to service all of Sydney and Australia with hand-picked rental vehicles. With a convenient city centre location, Inner West branch and airport locations, you can explore Sydney’s hotspots with ease.
As Australia’s largest family-owned and operated car rental company, Redspot is proud to help you explore Sydney like a local. Gear up for a stress-free car hire and hit the New South Wales roads with confidence.
Redspot Driver Facts
Rev-Up for Young Drivers: We are one of the few car rental companies to have a minimum driver age of 21!
Note that drivers under 25 will pay a daily surcharge on their car rental fee. Car hire is limited to small to medium-sized sedans and hatchbacks.
Maximum age is no barrier: With Redspot, age is just a number! There is no maximum age to hit the road.
Local P-Platers and Full Licences: Redspot Car Rentals gives P-platers the green light – one of the few Aussie companies that do! Our safety rules include:
- You must have held your provisional driver’s licence for a minimum of 1 year.
- Your full driver’s licence must be valid for a minimum of 12 months from the date of rental collection.
Overseas visitors welcome: Explore every Aussie hotspot with Redspot! Temporary overseas visitors can hire a car with:
- A full valid driver’s licence and passport
- Licences must have photo identification
- If the licence is not in English then you will need an official translated document from your embassy or road traffic authority in your home country
- Some countries may need to apply for an international driver’s permit
Credit Card Condition: Cover your back and ours. All rental cars require a credit card at pick-up for a pre-authorisation.
Share the ride with additional drivers: We can easily add additional driver’s to your car rental booking. The driver will need to show their full valid driver’s licence in any branch and provide a credit card for a daily surcharge. Too easy!
Family-friendly car hire: Redspot is a family-run business and selects modern SUVs, sedans and people carriers for family comfort. With a range of baby, child and booster seats available to hire, the little ones don’t miss out.
Toll-road Tricks: Buy peace-of-mind with a Redspot toll road waiver and say goodbye to unexpected charges.
Fuel Flexibility: Pre-pay, post-pay or refuel your rental car yourself. Redspot make it easy to keep a full tank for an Australian adventure.
Don’t sweat the paperwork: If you are a first time renter, all we need is 1 document with your address on it. Returning customers, all you need to bring for collection is your valid driver’s licence and credit card. We will take care of the rest!
Spot-On Customer Service
For over 35 years, Redspot Car Rentals has proudly served the Australian community as a family-run business. Our customer reviews are like our rearview mirror, full of countless happy road trips experiences and car rental experiences:
Load up with Redspot’s red-hot value packages!
We’ve got your back with 24/7 roadside assistance so you never have to worry about being stranded. For an even smoother car rental experience, we have designed two packages for damage and liability coverage and extra services!
Package prices will be calculated based on your vehicle selected and rental period. Proceed to the car rental booking page for a quote.
All-Inclusive Package
This iconic Redspot package stands strong as the first all-inclusive car rental product in Australia! Designed with peace-of-mind built-in, our good value car rental package includes:
- No hidden costs, we are upfront about the inclusions in this package!
- Reduced standard liability excess*
- Additional windshield and headlight cover
- GST-inclusive
- Unlimited km allowance
- Free additional drivers
- No cancellation fees
- No amendment fees
- Contract fee**
- Premium location fee***
- Registration recovery fee****
- Book now, pay later
Standard Package
Need something a little more simple but with all the expert local support? Redspot’s Standard Package might be for you. This includes:
- No hidden costs, we are upfront about the inclusions in this package!
- Standard damage liability excess*
- GST-inclusive
- Unlimited km allowance
- Additional drivers fee
- No cancellation fees
- No amendment fees
- Contract fee**
- Premium location fee***
- Registration recovery fee****
- Book now, pay later
Terminology Key:
Let us break down our package terms so you know exactly what may appear on your invoice:
*Damage liability excess: ‘Amount reduced by’ is dependent on the vehicle type and hire itinerary selected.
**Contract fee: We have a small surcharge to cover our costs to draw up our rental agreement with you.
***Premium location fee: Sometimes a premium airport or downtown location will charge us an additional surcharge for each rental and we are upfront about this cost in your package! The price will depend on the location selected.
****Registration recovery fee: We pay a surcharge to cover our vehicle registration and compulsory third-party insurance costs and we highlight this clearly in your package breakdown.
At Redspot, we believe in straight-up honesty! Just so you’re in the loop, all the nitty-gritty on damage liability and extra charges can be found in our terms and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I need to bring when I collect my rental car from Sydney?
Don’t stress the paperwork. All you need to bring on collection is a valid driver’s licence in English and a credit card in your name. Valid overseas driver’s licences are welcome with a translation. We take care of the rest!
Do you offer one-way car hires from Sydney?
We offer one-way car hires depending on vehicle availability, time and location. Contact your local Redspot branch by phone or email to discuss!
Can I modify my car rental booking from Sydney?
Plans change and so can we! If at any point you need to modify, cancel or extend your car rental Sydney booking, please call our friendly service team on 1300 035 807 (ext 1). You can do this from anywhere across Australia!
Can I book a long-term car rental in Sydney?
You sure can! If you want to book a long-term car rental in Sydney, call our Redspot service team on 1300 035 807 for custom long-term offers.
Explore Sydney and Make Every Mile Iconic
A car rental means you can cruise at your own pace on a Sydney adventure without compromise. From ticking off iconic landmarks to revving up along the Eastern Coast’s beautiful beaches, Redspot Sydney locations will help get you to where you need to be in Sydney and New South Wales.
Royal National Park
A car rental allows you to get out of the city without the limitations of public transport. One location that should be on your list is the stunning Royal National Park, the second oldest National Park in the World. At just a 30-minute drive from Sydney, it is one of the most popular car hire day trips. Swap city views for coastal walks, lush rainforests and beautiful waterfalls.
Sydney Harbour Bridge
We may be biased but there is nothing better than picking up a car hire in Sydney and driving over the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for the first time. With breathtaking views of Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay city landscape, the harbour bridge is a bucket list drive you don’t want to miss.
Manly
Sydney is full of beautiful beaches and a car hire can easily take you North of the harbour to the awesome Manly suburb. Find quiet secluded beaches or surfing waves or explore the streets with restaurants, bars and cute shops.
Bondi Beach
One of the most iconic beaches in the world, Bondi Beach is best explored in a rental car as public transport can get overcrowded. Park up and take a swim in the Bondi ocean pool, complete the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk or watch the red sunset over the city from Dudley Page Reserve.
Popular Sydney Car Rental
Redspot car rental started with a humble two-car hire in Sydney and has now grown to a diverse fleet of modern vehicles. From electric car rentals to compact cars for bustling city driving or family SUVs for extra room, we have the perfect car for your road trip.
