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
How to Get to Parramatta
Plane
When flying to Parramatta, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Parramatta include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qantas Airways. 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 20 km from Parramatta. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Parramatta. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Parramatta takes 1159 km and will cost you around $172. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 1642 km.
Airlines serving Parramatta
Where to stay in Parramatta
Average rates range from around $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $132 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Parramatta
Most booked hotels in Parramatta
Renting a car in Parramatta
Renting a car in Parramatta costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 13% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Parramatta is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.