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.
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 flying to Parramatta, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Parramatta from the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.
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.
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Parramatta. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Parramatta takes 720 miles and will cost you around $164. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $140 for a journey of 1020 miles.
Average rates range from around $169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $129 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Parramatta costs $46 per day, on average, or $140 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, 21% 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. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parramatta, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.