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

Where to Eat in Parramatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Wingboy Parramatta (279-281 Church St) and 1021 Mediterranean (2 River Rd W shop 1) are great picks.

When to visit Parramatta

Parramatta in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 158
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 Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Parramatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 15h 15m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals, 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 Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Air Canada. The shortest flight to Parramatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 15h 15m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Parramatta

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (7,948 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,912 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,330 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,650 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,966 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,301 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,955 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around C$ 170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 193 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 Coward Street, Mascot
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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SKYE Hotel Suites Parramatta
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 212+
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PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 208+
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Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Renting a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay C$ 1.99 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$ 23.82 and C$ 31.76. 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.99 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$ 23.82 and C$ 31.76. 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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