Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Parkes travel guide

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With a population of 10,026, Parkes is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Parkes to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Parkes

Parkes in February
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkes in February
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parkes in February, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Parkes, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Parkes

Plane

When flying to Parkes, you’ll arrive at Parkes (PKE), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Parkes is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 293 km from Parkes. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Parkes, you’ll arrive at Parkes (PKE), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Parkes is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 293 km from Parkes. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Parkes

DBODubbo
OAGOrange Springhill
BHSBathurst Raglan

Airlines serving Parkes

Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
Link Airways
Rex
Excellent (27 reviews)
Air Link
Excellent (14 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Parkes

Most booked hotels in Parkes

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Hamilton Henry Parkes Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$141+
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Astro Dish Motor Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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Station Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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Coachman Hotel Motel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$94+
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Apollo Motel Parkes
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$108+
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Hiring a car in Parkes

Hiring a car in Parkes costs $62 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Parkes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Hiring a car in Parkes costs $62 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Parkes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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