We offer fabulous deals of rental car for your holiday in Parkes Use our booking system and compare rates of available rental cars supplied by Avis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty and Europcar. Parkes is located in New South Wales, Australia, and has a population of around 12,000 people. Established in 1893, visit the town which is a major contributor to the local scientific community, due to the nearby located Parkes Observatory.
Move your rental car to the Observatory that has assisted with NASA research. It is also a rich place for farming facilities, there has also been a history of copper mining in the area. Parkes attracts tourists every year through the way they present their most valuable assets - farming and the Observatory - and through the Elvis Festival, at the beginning of each year.
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| Rental depots | 2 |
| Car rental suppliers | Hertz, Thrifty |
Exploring Parkes is most comfortable during the Australian Spring months of September, October and November when the weather is mild. Like much of Australia, Summer months (December to February) are quite warm and the Winters in the region can be very cold.
Parkes is easy to access by car from most Australian metropolitan cities including Brisbane driving via the Newell Highway. It is closest to Canberra and is approximately 3.5 hours drive from the ACT capital city. Always follow speed limits as sign posted.
