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
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in April
Estimated hotel price
$122
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, 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 13 miles from Parramatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, 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 $159. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $105 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, 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 13 miles from Parramatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, 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 $159. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $105 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Airports near Parramatta

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,570 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (915 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,384 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,270 reviews)
Air France
Good (968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,475 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,641 reviews)
Finnair
Good (881 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (829 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (908 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,403 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (827 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (390 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (700 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 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, 202 reviews)
$108+
Meriton Suites Coward Street, Mascot
5 stars
Excellent (9, 99 reviews)
$112+
Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 49 reviews)
$112+
Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1979 reviews)
$139+
Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5068 reviews)
$112+
PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3673 reviews)
$131+

Renting a car in Parramatta

Renting a car in Parramatta costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 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 32% 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. 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Parramatta costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 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 32% 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. 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.