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 11 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$ 167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 167
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 21 km 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 Calgary and takes around 21h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Parramatta is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 20 km from Parramatta. You’ll find branches of No Birds and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to Parramatta, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 21 km 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 Calgary and takes around 21h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Parramatta is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 20 km from Parramatta. You’ll find branches of No Birds and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Parramatta

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (8,234 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,226 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,593 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,676 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,608 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around C$ 139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 208 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$ 207+
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PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 225+
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Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 180+
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Quest Mascot Serviced Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Renting a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay C$ 2.15 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$ 25.70 and C$ 34.27. The most frequently booked car type in Parramatta is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.15 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$ 25.70 and C$ 34.27. The most frequently booked car type in Parramatta is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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