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How to get there
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North Sydney travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Sydney

With a population of 4.63 million, North Sydney is the largest city in New South Wales, Australia by the number of inhabitants. 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 North Sydney has to offer.

Where to Eat in North Sydney

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Treehouse (60 Miller Street) and North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi (Shop 1 101 Miller St) are great picks.

When to visit North Sydney

North Sydney in May
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Sydney in May
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to North Sydney

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to North Sydney from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 3 miles from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Melbourne, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 720 miles and will cost you around $162. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to North Sydney from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 3 miles from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Melbourne, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 720 miles and will cost you around $162. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Airports near North Sydney

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving North Sydney

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Sydney

Average rates range from around $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $131 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Sydney

Most booked hotels in North Sydney

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Mary Mackillop Place
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1463 reviews)
$162+
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Quest North Sydney
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1133 reviews)
$121+
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Meriton Suites Mascot Central
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 863 reviews)
$105+
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Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2204 reviews)
$100+
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Moxy Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 504 reviews)
$101+
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Meriton Suites North Sydney
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, 345 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in North Sydney

Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.15 and $64.20. The most frequently booked car type in North Sydney is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.15 and $64.20. The most frequently booked car type in North Sydney is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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