Parramatta travel guide

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You're Going to Love Parramatta

With a population of 19,745, Parramatta is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Parramatta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Parramatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Nick & Nora's Sydney (45 Macquarie St) and Sahra By The River (2 / 76 Phillip Street) are great picks.

When to visit Parramatta

Parramatta in April
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in April
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Parramatta

Plane

When flying to Parramatta, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Parramatta from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Parramatta is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 13 miles from Parramatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Parramatta.

Plane

When flying to Parramatta, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Parramatta from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Parramatta is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 13 miles from Parramatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Parramatta.

Airports near Parramatta

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $127 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parramatta

Most booked hotels in Parramatta

Meriton Suites Mascot Central
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 234 reviews)
$107+
Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (9, 63 reviews)
$109+
Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2063 reviews)
$127+
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 5037 reviews)
$91+
PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3653 reviews)
$121+
Holiday Inn Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1720 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Parramatta

Renting a car in Parramatta costs $22 per day, on average, or $67 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 67% cheaper than airport locations in Parramatta.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Parramatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parramatta, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Parramatta costs $22 per day, on average, or $67 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 67% cheaper than airport locations in Parramatta.

Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Parramatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parramatta, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.