Parramatta travel guide
Parramatta Tourism | Parramatta Guide
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 6 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 13 miles from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Parramatta include Air Canada, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia. The shortest flight to Parramatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 15h 10m.
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 No Birds, 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 C$ 234. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about C$ 145 for a journey of 1020 miles.
Airlines serving Parramatta
Where to stay in Parramatta
Average rates range from around C$ 224 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 180 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
Expect to pay C$ 1.61 per litre in Parramatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.25 and C$ 25.66. 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 Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.