Parramatta car hires from $47

Navigating Parramatta traffic is easiest with a compact or intermediate hire car model. Tight corners and back streets are, however, still manageable with larger cars, though you will need to be a skilled parallel parker to squeeze into spots.

Unless otherwise indicated, drive at a maximum of 50 km/h. Large shopping districts north of Westfield Parramatta and Sydney’s CBD have speed limits of 40 km/h, while highways are usually 100 km/h.

Metered, on-street parking is available in central Parramatta from roughly A$ 2–3 per hour. 15min free spaces can be utilised on Marsden St and Phillip St if you only need to stop briefly. Alternatively, if you need longer parking time, head to Parramatta Station where a flat rate of about A$ 14 offers a stay of up to 18h. Justice Precinct Car Park on Hunter St has free 4h spaces on Sundays.

On average a car hire in Parramatta costs $75 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Kingsford Smith airport include YesDrive Car Rental, Alpha, Goldcar Rental SP, Yesaway, keddy by Europcar, Apex, CalAuto, National, Hertz and Simba Car Hire.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kingsford Smith airport to off-airport locations include keddy by Europcar, National, Budget and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Parramatta costs $118 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Parramatta costs $69 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Parramatta costs $93 per day, on average.

If you have a foreign driver's licence, you can still hire a car in Parramatta, but there are a few things to keep in mind. You'll need to provide your passport when booking, and if your licence is not in English, you will need to obtain an International Driver's Permit to be eligible for a Parramatta hire car.

There are no restricted roads in Parramatta. However, if you plan road trips into Wollemi National Park or other nearby nature reserves, note that most car hire companies won’t allow you to take their vehicles on gravel roads. So, keep an eye out for routes like Glen Davis Rd that start out paved before transitioning to dirt and gravel.