Penrith car hires from $43

A compact car model is perfectly suited to Penrith’s high-density urban zone. Smaller vehicles can squeeze through one-way streets with more margin for error while also navigating traffic in busy periods. Mini models are priced similarly to economy cars and offer even greater manoeuvrability for parking, though they sacrifice storage and passenger space.

If no signage is present, assume the speed limit is 50 km/h. Sections of major thoroughfares Great Western Hwy and The Northern Rd vary between 60–70 km/h. A reduced limit of 50 km/h is enforced for school zones from 08:00–09:30 and 14:30–16:00.

Allen Place Car Park has free 2h spaces and is in the heart of Penrith’s shopping district. Penrith Station Northside Parking has unrestricted all-day spots and is great if you need to leave the car for longer periods.

On average a car hire in Penrith costs $79 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget ($43/day), Sixt ($46/day) and keddy by Europcar ($54/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget 1a Worth St 2751 (1 kilometres from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Penrith is $6.52 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $78 and $104, depending on the car size.

Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Penrith.

Car hire companies onsite at Kingsford Smith airport include Alpha, YesDrive Car Rental, Goldcar Rental SP, Alamo, Yesaway, keddy by Europcar, Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Hertz and Dollar.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kingsford Smith airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, keddy by Europcar, Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Hertz, Dollar, National and JUCY.

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

A Standard car hire in Penrith costs $90 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Penrith costs $142 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Penrith costs $93 per day, on average.

In Penrith, cars are most frequently hired at Budget 1a Worth St (1 km from city centre ).

On average a car hire in Penrith costs $512 per week ($73 per day).

On average a car hire in Penrith costs $2,194 per month ($73 per day).

You’ll find plenty of eco-friendly cars available to hire in Penrith, including compact hybrid cars like the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Golf, and mid-sized sedans like the Toyota Camry. If you’re looking for cheap car hire in Penrith, compact hybrid vehicles are generally the most budget-friendly low-emission options.

There are a number of toll roads in the greater Sydney area to be aware of when hiring a vehicle in Penrith. If you’ll be heading into the Sydney Harbour area, note that there are tolls on the M2, M4 and M7. If you want to explore the Northern Beaches, be aware of the M2 and NorthConnex tolls.