The easiest way to book a car hire in Parkes
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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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Economy SUV
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from AUD $49/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from AUD $66/day
Fullsize Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from AUD $75/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 18 Oct - 21 Oct 2025
from AUD $88/day
Fullsize Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 23 Oct 2025
from AUD $92/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 18 Oct - 21 Oct 2025
from AUD $135/day
Special
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from AUD $136/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 17, 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 17 October, 2025
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Parkes
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Two car rental depots in Parkes. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Parkes
Mazda vehicles for hire in Parkes
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Parkes
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Parkes
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Other vehicles for hire in Parkes
12 Pallet Tray with Gate
2
2
ProvidersHertz
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
36 Cubic Metre Van with Full Tail Lift
3
2
ProvidersHertz
40 Cubic Metre Van
3
2
ProvidersHertz
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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 17 October, 2025
Parkes daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$72
$72
18 Oct
$72
$72
19 Oct
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
20 Oct
$66
$72
21 Oct
$72
$72
22 Oct
$66
$72
23 Oct
$72
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$54
$88
18 Oct
$54
$88
19 Oct
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
20 Oct
$49
$54
21 Oct
$54
$54
22 Oct
$49
$54
23 Oct
$54
$54
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$135
$145
18 Oct
$135
$145
19 Oct
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
20 Oct
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
21 Oct
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
22 Oct
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
23 Oct
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$89
$95
18 Oct
$89
$95
19 Oct
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
20 Oct
$75
$95
21 Oct
$89
$95
22 Oct
$75
$95
23 Oct
$89
$95
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$178
$178
18 Oct
$178
$178
19 Oct
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
20 Oct
$136
$178
21 Oct
$178
$178
22 Oct
$136
$178
23 Oct
$178
$178
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 17 October, 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.
Car rental depots in Parkes
Car hire depots in Parkes are marked on the map below.
Hertz Parkes Downtown
325 Clarinda St, Parkes, Nsw NSW, 2870
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thrifty Parkes Downtown
325 Clarinda St, Parkes NSW, 2870
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Today •1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5.00 • 1 rating
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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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