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Car rental rates in Parkes, New South Wales

Known for the Parkes Observatory, Parkes is located in the Central West region of New South Wales and is around a five hour drive to the west of Sydney.


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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 23, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 23 November, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Parkes car rental booking experience 5/5
(1 reviews)
  • 13 Nov 2025

    Easy so far

    andrew l.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    South Nowra Downtown
    Mazda CX-3 or similar
  • 12 Nov 2025

    Fast and easy

    alison k.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Dee Why
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 31 Oct 2025

    Easy and good price

    max g.
    Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    Volkswagen Polo or similar
  • 18 Oct 2025

    nice and easy

    neil k.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Melbourne Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 22 Oct 2025

    Quick and very user friendly

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  • 20 Oct 2025

    So easy

    adam c.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Perth Airport
    Toyota Kluger or similar
  • 22 Oct 2025

    Easy and straight forward to use

    robert g.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 16 Nov 2025

    Very good

    cheuk yin l.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Parkes

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Pick up (double cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots in Parkes.
✅ Rental brandsHertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Parkes

Mazda vehicles for hire in Parkes

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

Toyota vehicles for hire in Parkes

  • Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray

    Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

Other vehicles for hire in Parkes

  • 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 23 November, 2025

Parkes daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

24 Nov

$72

$72

Tue

25 Nov

$72

$72

Wed

26 Nov

$66

$72

Thu

27 Nov

$72

$72

Fri

28 Nov

$66

$72

Sat

29 Nov

$72

$72

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

24 Nov

$54

$54

Tue

25 Nov

$54

$54

Wed

26 Nov

$49

$54

Thu

27 Nov

$54

$54

Fri

28 Nov

$49

$88

Sat

29 Nov

$54

$88

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

24 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

25 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

26 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

27 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

28 Nov

$125

$145

Sat

29 Nov

$135

$145

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

24 Nov

$89

$95

Tue

25 Nov

$89

$95

Wed

26 Nov

$75

$95

Thu

27 Nov

$89

$95

Fri

28 Nov

$75

$95

Sat

29 Nov

$89

$95

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

23 Nov

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

24 Nov

$178

$178

Tue

25 Nov

$178

$178

Wed

26 Nov

$136

$178

Thu

27 Nov

$178

$178

Fri

28 Nov

$136

$178

Sat

29 Nov

$178

$178

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 23 November, 2025

Parkes Airport car hire

If you’re flying into Parkes and would like to get on the road hassle-free, why not consider getting a rental car directly from Parkes Airport (PKE)? Simply input Parkes Airport into our search form to start comparing rates at the airport.

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Car rental depots in Parkes

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Hertz Parkes Downtown

    Hertz Parkes Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Sat 08:00–12:00, Mon–Fri 13:00–17:00, Sun Closed

    325 Clarinda St, New South Wales

  • Thrifty Parkes Downtown

    Thrifty Parkes Downtown

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    5.0 (1)Mon–Sat 08:00–12:00, Mon–Fri 13:00–17:00, Sun Closed

    325 Clarinda St, New South Wales

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Parkes

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Parkes?

    Prices start at AUD $49 per day for an Economy SUV, up to AUD $66 per day for an Intermediate Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Parkes.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Parkes?

    The highest-rated rental car in Parkes is Hyundai i30 or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Parkes?

    Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Parkes, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Parkes?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Parkes may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

  • Can I get a rental vehicle in Parkes and drop it off another location?

    Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Parkes and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.

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