Penrith car hire

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.

The average price of fuel in Penrith is $6.76 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $81 and $108, depending on the car size.

Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Penrith.

Car hire companies onsite at Kingsford Smith airport include YesDrive Car Rental, Alamo, Goldcar Rental SP, Ace Rental Cars, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Simba Car Hire, keddy by Europcar and Yesaway.

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

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

A Compact car hire in Penrith costs $67 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Penrith costs $157 per day, on average.

A Luxury car hire in Penrith costs $121 per day, on average.

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.