Car hire in Parramatta, Sydney — pick up on Church Street or nearby
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Parramatta is New South Wales’ second major commercial hub, located 24 kilometres west of Sydney. A quick drive away from Sydney Olympic Park, the Blue Mountains, and more popular destinations, Parramatta is a great place to start your journey around NSW in a rental car.
Compare live rates from Parramatta’s trusted providers in one place — Avis, Budget Rent a Car, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty Car Rental. Set your rental dates, browse vehicles, and reserve your car in two minutes.
Mini Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 15 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $71/day
Compact Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 15 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $70/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 15 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $65/day
Intermediate Car
Kia Cerato or similar
View offerTravel 15 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $72/day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
View offerTravel 15 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $90/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
Kia Carnival or similar
View offerTravel 15 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $221/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 08, 2026 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.
All rates are in AUD, include mandatory fees, and were last updated on 08 October, 2026. Use the search tool for a live quote.
Parramatta price guide
Daily rates by vehicle type
- Two of ten classes sit below their usual level this week — standard cars are the cheapest of them at $72/day.
- The typical Parramatta hire is 2 days, so a compact SUV at $61.80/day is about $123.60 for the trip.
- Compact SUVs are the most booked class (13.5%) but not the cheapest — compact cars are currently the same price.
| Vehicle type | 2025 range Calculated using the middle 90% of daily rates over 2025 to show typical seasonal variation. | This week Compared against the 7-day rolling median rate for this vehicle category. Individual booking dates, pickup locations, and provider availability will alter final pricing. |
|---|---|---|
| CARS | ||
Economy car | 2025 range $44 - $99/dayCalculated using the middle 90% of daily rates over 2025 to show typical seasonal variation. | This week Compared against the 7-day rolling median rate for this vehicle category. Individual booking dates, pickup locations, and provider availability will alter final pricing. $63 · dearer than usual |
Compact car | 2025 range $55 - $147/day | This week $62 · about usual |
Intermediate car | 2025 range $60 - $184/day | This week $72 · about usual |
Standard car | 2025 range $65 - $231/day | This week $72 · cheaper than usual |
Fullsize car | 2025 range $61 - $284/day | This week $85 · about usual |
| SUVS | ||
Compact SUVMost booked | 2025 range $53 - $201/day | This week $62 · about usual |
Intermediate SUV | 2025 range $66 - $212/day | This week $69 · about usual |
Standard SUV | 2025 range $79 - $237/day | This week $75 · cheaper than usual |
Fullsize SUV | 2025 range $114 - $296/day | This week $124 · dearer than usual |
| PEOPLE MOVERS | ||
People mover | 2025 range $121 - $356/day | This week $133 · dearer than usual |
Range: the middle 90% of daily rates for the class over the past 12 months (top and bottom 5% excluded). This week: the cheapest rate for pickup 9 Oct – 15 Oct, against the class's 7-day rolling median.
Cheapest provider this week
Only on VroomVroomVroom- Europcar is cheapest this week at $62/day — $1 under the next brand, Thrifty at $63/day.
- Europcar scores 1 from 1 renter; Budget leads on 5, from 2 ratings, at $67/day.
- Six brands sit within $15/day of each other — choose on rating and depot, not price alone.
| Provider | Cheapest this week | Renter ratings | Compare prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | $62/day | 1 out of 5 (1 review) | Check prices for Europcar → |
| Thrifty | $63/day | Unrated | Check prices for Thrifty → |
| Hertz | $66/day | Unrated | Check prices for Hertz → |
| Budget | $67/day | 5 out of 5 (2 reviews) | Check prices for Budget → |
| Avis | $70/day | Unrated | Check prices for Avis → |
| Sixt | $70/day | 4.6 out of 5 (3 reviews) | Check prices for Sixt → |
Cheapest this week: the lowest daily rate from that brand for pickup 9 Oct – 15 Oct, any class, at Parramatta depots. Ratings: VroomVroomVroom customers who collected at a Parramatta depot (all reviews to date; count in brackets).
Rates shown are indicative daily estimates based on historical booking data. 12-month ranges represent typical market pricing (excluding extreme top and bottom outliers). Actual prices fluctuate in real time based on availability, lead time, season, and location, and may exclude optional add-ons, local taxes, or young driver fees.
Which type of hire car in Parramatta is right for you?
| Best for | Vehicle type | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Western Sydney everyday hirer | Economy car or compact car (Kia Picanto, Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift) | Parramatta lies in Sydney’s western suburbs and grants access to local cultural hubs and pockets of nature, including a food market on Church Street and Lake Parramatta. Car rental depots are found along Parramatta Road, Church Street, and the Great Western Highway, all convenient locations to kick off your self-drive trip around the city and beyond. |
| Brand-loyal Parramatta hirer | Economy car or compact car (Toyota Corolla, Toyota Yaris, Mg 3 Core) | Six of Australia’s major car hire providers operate in Parramatta and each sits within 10 minutes of the city centre by car. While all are wise choices for hiring an economy or compact car in New South Wales, know that vehicle availability varies per depot and time of year, and for suburb locations, options may be limited. For better chances at getting your preferred vehicle, reserve your hire car well in advance. |
| Family and group hirer | Intermediate SUV or people mover (Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX5, Kia Sportage) | Intermediate SUVs and people movers can carry multiple passengers and luggage, ideal for family day trips, a weekend away with friends, and one-way drives to the airport. SUV car hire prices in Australia can be significant, however renting a car from a suburb depot in Parramatta may help reduce your rental costs. |
| Commercial and event hirer | Commercial van or ute (Mercedes Benz Sprinter, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Hiace) | Parramatta holds plenty of community events year-round, from street festivals and markets to theatre productions and sports matches. Some rental companies in Parramatta cater to event organisers and commercial hirers in need of vehicles to carry their equipment and inventory. However, large-scale events often increase the demand for vehicle hire — book early to secure your van or ute at a low rate. |
Flying into Sydney Airport?
Sydney Airport (SYD) is 25 km south east of Parramatta, about 30 minutes via the M4, with 12 rental brands on- and off-airport. Airport pickup averaged $90/day in 2025 against $69 off-airport — compare both before you lock it in.
Regional airports near Parramatta
Staying in Granville?
- Granville to Parramatta · 10 min via Woodville Rd
- Granville to Sydney Airport · 25 min via M4
Four of Parramatta’s car hire depots, namely Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty Car Rental, sit along Parramatta Road near Granville. If you’re heading to Sydney Airport, Granville offers a slight advantage in travel time, with it being about four kilometres closer to the airport than Parramatta.
Car rental depots in Parramatta
Four of Parramatta’s six rental brands operate along Parramatta Road, while Budget is in Westmead and Avis is on Church Street north of Parramatta. Find a pickup depot on the map, confirm business hours, and compare customer ratings before making your decision.
Avis Parramatta Cars
N/A610-614 Church Street
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:30, w/e 08:00–12:00
Budget Westmead
5.0 (2)240 Great Western Hwy Cnr Bridge Rd (Metro)
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:30, w/e 07:00–13:00
Europcar Sydney Parramatta
1.0 (1)78-84 Parramatta Road
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:30, Sat 08:00–13:00, Sun 09:00–13:00
Hertz Parramatta Downtown
N/A39 Parramatta Rd
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Sixt Parramatta
4.6 (3)182 Parramatta Road
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat 07:30–12:00, Sun 08:00–12:00
Thrifty Parramatta
N/A39 Parramatta Rd
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Local expert tips when renting a car in Parramatta
Behind the wheel itself? Our Parramatta driving tips cover road rules, parking and local quirks
Using toll roads in Parramatta
Many fast routes from Parramatta to Sydney, Sydney Airport, and locations in the north use toll roads, where rates vary per location. If your itinerary includes toll roads, don’t forget to discuss your toll payment options with your provider upon pickup.
CBD parking
Parramatta has council parking stations across five locations, all operating 24 hours a day and charging an hourly rate. Metered open-air car parks are located on Fennell and Marion streets, the Robin Thomas Reserve, and Jubilee, while selected areas in the CBD have on-street parking. Rates vary per parking area — confirm parking rules before your visit.
Wildlife in the Blue Mountains
Most of the 60-kilometre stretch from Parramatta to the Blue Mountains consists of multi-lane sealed roads, making wildlife encounters a rare occurrence. However, as you reach the end of your trip by the foothills and dense bushlands in the Blue Mountains, you may start seeing kangaroos, wombats, possums and other wild animals out on the road. For your safety and theirs, drive only when the sun’s out and avoid the outdoors during nocturnal hours.
EV charging stations
Some parking spaces in the Parramatta Station Car Park are equipped with charging ports for electric vehicles. When you’re renting an EV, charging stations are important as returning your vehicle with less charge than indicated in the Rental Agreement is subject to fines by the rental car provider.
Peak hour traffic
Peak traffic times in Parramatta run from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on weekdays. Some roads in Parramatta are known to face heavy congestion, and these include Parramatta Road, local intersections in Marsden and O'Connell streets, and the M4.
Parramatta Light Rail
Roads in Parramatta are shared among cars, pedestrians, and trams running on the Parramatta Light Rail. As these vehicles run on a fixed route at slow speeds (for safety reasons), it’s important for cars to give way. Never block the rail tracks at stop lights or make a turn in front of oncoming trams.
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How much does it cost to hire a car in Parramatta?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026, prices range from AUD $62 per day for a Compact car to AUD $124 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Parramatta.
What is the cheapest car rental in Parramatta?
The cheapest car rental in Parramatta is a Compact car from AUD $62 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Parramatta?
Booking your hire car in Parramatta 28 days beforehand can save you over 10 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Parramatta?
A minivan hired in Parramatta starts from AUD $134 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Parramatta.
What is the best car rental company in Parramatta?
Budget is our highest-rated car hire provider in Parramatta, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Parramatta?
Europcar is the cheapest car rental company in Parramatta, with rates from AUD $62 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Which car hire companies have a depot in Parramatta?
The six car rental companies servicing Parramatta include Avis, Budget Rent a Car, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty Car Rental.
Do I need an e-tag for toll roads around Parramatta?
Yes. When using toll roads around Parramatta, you are responsible for the toll payments, meaning e-tags or passes are standard requirements for your rental. Secure an e-tag or pass prior to your trip and check your Terms for the rules on toll payments. Providers may levy fines for late payments.
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5/5 · BRIAN W. · Jul 2026
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Quite good
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5/5 · Gary W. · Aug 2026
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