Cheap car rental from Sydney airport 4 days

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  werdnanostaw on 31/03/2016 - 10:14

  +1

  Bayswater Car Rental

  Located in Kings Cross, Sydney.

  180 William Street, Kings Cross NSW (corner Dowling St.)

  Not at airport but cheap shuttle ride to and from pickup depot (see below for details).

  Much cheaper than any company you will get at airport.

  https://www.bayswatercarrental.com.au/sydney/car-hire

  Full Disclosure: Company established in Perth ~ 40 years ago by the partner of my mother's best friend. However, my recommendation is based on good prices and service. I have rented from them many times in Sydney and have recommended family and friends to rent from them in Sydney and Perth and there have never been any issues.

  Tips

  • Note every defect on vehicle inspection form.

  • Take photos (or video) of exterior and interior of vehicle at pickup and return.

  • Read everything you can on Elliot.org about car rental in general so you know what to watch out for.

  http://elliott.org/frequently-asked-questions-about-car-rent…

  http://elliott.org/tag/car-rental/

  https://www.bayswatercarrental.com.au/faq/accessories-option…

  Sydney Airport transfers

  Car collection is easy with our convenient, low-cost airport transfers to and from our Sydney office.

  We save you the hassle of driving out of the busy airport, starting you closer to Sydney City, Bondi Beach and more.

  Transfer from Sydney Airports to our Sydney City office
  $5 per person
  1 suitcase per person
  Telephone 9360 4949 when you have landed
  Leaves every 30 minutes
  First shuttle: 7.30am weekdays, 8.30am Saturday, 9.30am Sunday
  Last shuttle: 6pm weekdays, 3pm Saturday & Sunday
  Public Holidays: Not running.
  Domestic Airport pick-up point: Public Pick-up Area 10 minutes free zone (behind the coffee-stand).
  See yellow area of this map
  International Airport pick-up point: Public pick-up Area, under the shelter. Follow the yellow "Public Pick-up" signs to the shelter.
  See yellow area of this map
  Transfer from our Sydney City Office to Sydney Airports
  $5 per person
  1 suitcase per person
  Leaves every 30 minutes
  You must book your return shuttle time when you collect your rental car. Please book at least 4 hours before International flights and 3 hours before Domestic flights. There can be traffic delays, particularly during peak-hour and we take no responsibility for missed flights.
  First shuttle: 7am weekdays, 8am Saturday & 9am Sunday
  Last shuttle: 5:30pm weekdays, 2:30pm Saturday & Sunday
  Public Holidays: Not running.

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    hashtagbargain on 31/03/2016 - 10:33

    Having family with me, so I'd prefer something direct from the airport… thanks though.

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    spychiatrist on 31/03/2016 - 11:41

    Tips

    Note every defect on vehicle inspection form.

    Take photos (or video) of exterior and interior of vehicle at pickup and return.

    Or, pay the extra $8 per day and bring the excess to $0. Remember that for accidents, it doesn't matter who's at fault - you will still have to pay $500 excess, unless you take the Top Level Cover - $8 per day. Pay the extra $40 ($8x5) and have absolutely peace of mind.

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      werdnanostaw on 01/04/2016 - 11:32

      +1

      There is no such thing as zero excess. The following items (possibly only in USA) aren't covered by basic insurance or in some cases by any sort of insurance offered by the car rental companies:

      • Underbody damage including rocker panels
      • Overhead damage, ie roof
      • Wheels and wheel covers
      • Glass
      • Uninsured driver of other vehicle even if you have taken out basic cover. You have to get UMP - Uninsured Motorist Protection
      • Loss of value due to damage
      • Transport to and from repair centre
      • Loss of income while vehicle is off road being repaired
      • Recovery after accident. Even if you take out Recovery insurance it only offers USD1000. At $10/mile you have 100 miles of recovery which will barely get you out of LA. Because most car rental operations are franchises the damaged vehicle has to be returned to where it was rented. If the accident for example takes place in Seattle which is 1100 miles from LA even with their insurance it will cost $10,000 to return vehicle. You need to get third party unlimited distance recovery insurance.
      • Admin fees
      • Fee recovery fees (Not a joke)

      The above list is written from memory. I have a document that lists all (that I know about) TLAs (three letter acronyms) used by car rental company insurance and what (I think) they mean plus all the additional fees and charges they can slug you with. It is a much longer list than the one above. You need to do your own very thorough research.

      When you rent a car you are giving the car rental company unfettered access to your credit card.

      When you are dealing with a, say $50,000, vehicle you need to be as sure as you can be that you are protected against losing a very large sum of money.

      You can protect yourself to some extent by checking and photographing the vehicle at pickup and return and by researching what is and isn't covered by the insurance packages and taking out third party cover where needed to cover any (large) gaps but ultimately, unless you want to stay indoors forever, you have to accept that there is risk in life and get on with it.

      Just don't think that car rental companies are altruistic organisations that are there to provide you with worry free access to a car. They are profit driven monsters that will do anything they can to gouge you.

      ---

      I don't rent in Australia (I use my own car) so I don't know how much of the above applies here.

      In Europe I lease Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicles that are 110% covered.

      By that I mean:

      • None of the above fees / gotchas apply. A few years ago on my last day with the vehicle after driving for 4 months completely unscathed from Paris to the Syrian border in Turkey on the Mediterranean I drove up onto a very low concrete bollard in Chartres that I hadn't seen. The rocker panel was bent and the RHS doors wouldn't open. When I returned the vehicle to CDG the next day the check-in guy shrugged and that was that.

      • If repairs are required they will pay for accommodation and transport to the hotel while they are being carried out.

      • They will pay for a rental car IN YOUR NAME for the duration of the repairs. I didn't take up this offer a few years ago while I was waiting 2 days for a new wheel to arrive (low profile tyres, alloy wheels and potholes are a bad mix!) because I didn't have the French skills and time to be able to understand what the insurance would and wouldn't cover.

      • If the repairs will take longer than a specified time they will transport you back to Paris and give you a new vehicle.

      I will be picking up a Renault Clio Estate manual diesel in Paris next week for 6 weeks and it will only cost $54/day (7 days free early bird special with 3 days free loyalty bonus).

      They are an exceptional deal.

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        spychiatrist on 01/04/2016 - 11:46

        Check the Bayswater Car Rental website. $0 excess is $0 excess, UNLESS YOU VIOLATED terms of use - driving on unsealed roads, for example.

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        werdnanostaw on 01/04/2016 - 12:12

        Exactly. That's why I recommend them. As far as I am aware they are very straight forward with no hidden gotchas or fees.

        My comments applied mainly to car rental in USA.

        However, in Australia I would check whether local franchises of US companies apply the same practices here as they do in USA.

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  werdnanostaw on 31/03/2016 - 10:59

  +1

  You're going to have to load kids and luggage into shuttle to airport car rental places so it's only a matter of staying on for a "bit" longer to get to KC.

  The fare for the number of PAX does impact on price comparison though. The shuttle used to be free.

  5 people * $5/trip * 2 trips = $50.

  This is what you have to beat from Bayswater Car Rental:

  For 5 days with $500 excess. (Whatever you look at renting make sure you check what excess you are subject to.)

  Cheapest
  Corolla
  Sydney $158
  NSW $197

  Dearest
  Tarago
  Sydney $494
  NSW $523

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    hashtagbargain on 31/03/2016 - 11:56

    um did you read my post?

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  werdnanostaw on 31/03/2016 - 13:20

  Car Rental Check List

  I have pasted my car rental check list below. Critical items that you may be charged for if they aren't noted on vehicle condition report are in bold.

  Pickup

  Find out which make and model is being offered before allowing rental document to be produced. If you don’t like vehicle make and model see if you can get a different type. What isn’t covered by insurance? Take photos on pickup and return. Return fuel policy. Refuel immediately.

  Before Return

  Refuel before you return vehicle as close to return location as possible. Take photos of location, odometer and before and after fuel gauge. You must get receipt.

  If return is to be after dark take photos of vehicle in daylight.

  Return

  Take photos of vehicle.

  Get rental office to thoroughly check vehicle and sign that no further claim for damage will be made.

  Engine Compartment
  □ Bonnet release
  □ Bonnet catch
  □ Oil
  □ Oil leaks
  □ Battery fluid
  □ Battery tie down
  □ Water
  □ Radiator
  □ Windscreen washer fluid
  □ Brake fluid
  □ Automatic transmission fluid
  □ Power steering fluid
  □ Bonnet strut

  Boot
  □ Release in vehicle
  □ Release in boot
  □ Lock – keyhole and secure
  □ Gas lift struts
  □ Spare tyre inflated and lockdown
  □ Tools – jack, handle and wheel brace
  □ Carpet on floor and sides

  Exterior
  □ Tyres – tread, same type
  □ Wheels
  □ Wheel nuts
  □ Wheel trims
  □ Wheel arches
  □ Under body
  □ Exhaust
  □ Paintwork on doors, bonnet, boot, roof and bumpers – look for chips, dents, scratches
  □ Aerial
  □ Windscreen, side windows, rear window – look for chips and cracks
  □ Windscreen wiper blades
  □ Light lenses and globes
  □ Licence plates and sticker validity
  □ Fuel door release and lock
  □ Fuel cap
  □ Door locks and door closing
  □ Suspension
  □ Rear view mirrors and surround

  Interior
  

  □ Seat material and adjustment
  □ Head restraints
  □ Seat belts
  □ Carpets in front and back
  □ Ceiling lining
  □ Starting and idling
  □ Steering
  □ Gear selector
  □ Hand brake
  □ Brakes
  □ Vehicle manual
  □ Air conditioning
  □ Fan and vents
  □ Radio and CD player
  □ Note mileage
  □ Instrumentation lights
  □ Warning lights
  □ Clock
  □ Fuel level
  □ Window winders
  □ Door handles and locks
  □ Door lining
  □ Windscreen wiper operation
  □ Windscreen washers
  □ Remote locking
  □ Alarm
  □ Cruise control
  □ Cigarette lighter
  □ Ash tray
  □ Cup holders

  Lights
  □ High beam
  □ Low beam
  □ Park
  □ Tail
  □ Brake including high level
  □ Front indicators
  □ Rear indicators
  □ Indicator repeaters
  □ Reverse
  □ Hazard
  □ Fog
  □ Number plate
  □ Ceiling light – all positions, all doors

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  inherentchoice on 31/03/2016 - 13:43

  I was considering renting a car for 4 days in sydney and east coast car rentals was like $100 cheaper than what I could see on vroomvroomvroom.

  http://www.eastcoastcarrentals.com.au/car-hire/sydney

  You can pick it up at the airport too.

  There is also rent a bomb:

  http://www.rentabomb.com.au/Locations/MascotSydneyAirport.as…

  Maybe even consider a car sharing service like Car Next Door

  http://www.carnextdoor.com.au/

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  Giannina on 31/03/2016 - 16:15

  I've been using Vroomvroomvroom for a while since its car rental companies are well-known and national recognized such as Hertz, Avis, Alamo, etc. so for me these companies are more reliable. They also guarantee the lowest rates. Thus, if I see a cheaper car hire deal than its own rates, I email them straight away and pay the same rate.. plus I get a $20 off! Here there are good tips I found on how to save up on a car hire: https://www.vroomvroomvroom.com.au/secrets/ Also, if you search car rentals in Sydney airport, make sure your pickup and return location is the same as it is more expensive when you book one way. I hope this helps!

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  gamelover on 01/04/2016 - 14:20

  DriveMyCar is a car sharing site with great prices… http://www.drivemycar.com.au from $21 / day with airport pickup.