Please ensure to re-fuel your hire car to the agreed level within a 15km Radius of the returning location, keeping your payment receipt. Nearest Fuel Station: 61-63 Cowper Wharf Rd, WOOLOOMOOLOO, NSW, 2011. On returning the vehicle to 95 Riley St, we are located on the LH side of the road (opposite the Wilson Carpark). The driveway will be marked with an A frame – Car Returns.
Sydney Downtown
Monday:07:30-17:30
Tuesday:07:30-17:30
Wednesday:07:30-17:30
Thursday:07:30-17:30
Friday:07:30-17:30
Saturday:08:00-16:00
Sunday:09:00-16:00
Where is the branch located?
We are located a 10 minute walk from Town Hall/Kings Cross Train Stations or a 5 minute walk from St James/Museum Train Stations. If travelling with a lot of luggage, taxis are readily available.
Sydney Downtown Information
If returning your vehicle outside of business hours, please:
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Park the Car inside the Wilson Carpark located 70 Riley St, DARLINGHURST.
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Take paper ticket upon entry and leave on dashboard of vehicle.
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Park car in a parking bay on either levels B5/B6 and lock vehicle.
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Proceed to lift back up to Ground Level and put keys in silver letter box (near white instruction sign), located directly over road from lift exit on Riley St.
Not available from this location.
If you are running late and you won't be able to collect your rental car at the allocated time, it is important to get in touch with the branch you are collecting from so that we can make alternate arrangements. If you have arrived at the branch and it is closed and if you haven't made prior arrangements, you will need to pick-up your rental car the following day or proceed to our Sydney Domestic Airport location pending availability. Additional pick-up taxes will apply. Please contact our branches during business hours to arrange an alternative pick-up time.
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