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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Parramatta include American Airlines, Air France and Alaska Airlines. 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. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Parramatta takes 720 miles and will cost you around $174. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Plane

When flying to Parramatta, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Parramatta include American Airlines, Air France and Alaska Airlines. 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. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Parramatta takes 720 miles and will cost you around $174. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Airports near Parramatta

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (803 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,781 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (534 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around $169 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, 238 reviews)
$106+
Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 65 reviews)
$113+
Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2066 reviews)
$127+
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 5026 reviews)
$93+
PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3642 reviews)
$122+
Holiday Inn Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1725 reviews)
$111+

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 70% 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 70% 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.