Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Parramatta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Parramatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Oven, Club Parramatta (2 Macquarie Street) and Neyvine Seafood & Grill (320 Church St) are great picks.

When to visit Parramatta

Parramatta in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
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 centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Parramatta include Air Canada, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Parramatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 14h 25m.

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 No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

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, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand. The shortest flight to Parramatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 14h 25m.

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 No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Parramatta

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,153 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,085 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,648 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,930 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,450 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,500 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,030 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,781 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around C$ 140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 194 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parramatta

Most booked hotels in Parramatta

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Meriton Suites Sydney Airport
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 191+
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Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 225+
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Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
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Quest Mascot Serviced Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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Rydges Parramatta
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 116+
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Renting a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay C$ 1.82 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$ 21.74 and C$ 28.99. The most frequently booked car type in Parramatta is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.82 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$ 21.74 and C$ 28.99. The most frequently booked car type in Parramatta is Premium (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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