A Manly ferry crossing the harbour

5 of the best · Sydney, Australia

Cars, Taxis and Boats in Sydney

Taxis and rideshare, driving on the left and cashless tolls, a car for the Hunter, and the harbour by sail and by ferry.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated November 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three Sydney moments we keep going back to: the Manly ferry out of Circular Quay, the cliff walk from Bondi to Bronte in the early morning, and a tour inside the Opera House.

  1. Ranks and apps

    Taxis and rideshare

    Sydney·Taxis

    Metered taxis from ranks, and rideshare apps; Sydney Airport has marked pick-up areas.

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  2. Since 1995

    Sydney by Sail

    Darling Harbour·Sailing

    Sailing trips, a sailing school and private charter on the harbour since 1995.

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Taxis 1

Ranks and apps.

  1. Ranks and apps

    Taxis and rideshare

    Sydney·Taxis

    Metered taxis from ranks, and rideshare apps; Sydney Airport has marked pick-up areas.

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Driving 2

Rules and hire.

  1. For the Hunter and the Highlands

    Car hire for day trips

    Sydney·Car hire

    Hire a car for the Hunter Valley, the Southern Highlands and the Grand Pacific Drive.

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  2. On the left

    Driving in Sydney

    Sydney·Driving

    Australians drive on the left; Sydney’s motorway tolls are cashless.

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On the water 2

Sail and ferry.

  1. Since 1995

    Sydney by Sail

    Darling Harbour·Sailing

    Sailing trips, a sailing school and private charter on the harbour since 1995.

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  2. The cheapest cruise

    The harbour by ferry

    Circular Quay·Ferries

    The public ferries from Circular Quay to Manly, Taronga, Watsons Bay and up the Parramatta River.

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