Sydney travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sydney
With a population of 105,968, Sydney is a must-see destination in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Sydney deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Sydney
Where to Eat in Sydney
If you’re looking for affordable options, Governor's Pub and Eatery (233 Esplanade St.) and The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse - Sydney (424 Charlotte St) are great picks.
When to visit Sydney
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sydney in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Sydney, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.
How to Get to Sydney
Plane
When flying to Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney (YQY), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Sydney from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 11h 44m.
Car
Another option to get to Sydney is to pick up a car rental from Halifax, which is about 194 miles from Sydney. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Halifax.
Bus
Maritime Bus operates bus routes to Sydney. The most popular bus station is Sydney Bus Stop, located 0.1 miles from downtown Sydney. Sydney Hippy Hemp is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airports near Sydney
Airlines serving Sydney
Where to stay in Sydney
Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $93 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sydney
Most booked hotels in Sydney
Renting a car in Sydney
Renting a car in Sydney costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Sydney.
Expect to pay $4.69 per gallon in Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $56.33 and $75.10. The most frequently booked car type in Sydney is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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