Penrith car rentals from $52/day

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.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Penrith. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Kingsford Smith airport include Simba Car Hire, YesDrive Car Rental, Fox, Goldcar Rental SP, Alamo, Alpha, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Dollar, JUCY and Yesaway.

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

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

An Economy car rental in Penrith costs $39 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Penrith offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Penrith, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 11 car rental agencies in Penrith.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Penrith so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

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.