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 10 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$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
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 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 Simba Car Hire, 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 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 Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Parramatta

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Parramatta

KLM
Good (1,597 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,119 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,225 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,490 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,035 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,896 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,545 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (322 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,048 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around C$ 192 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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PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
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Quest Mascot Serviced Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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Rydges Parramatta
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 131+
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Renting a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay C$ 2.35 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$ 28.09 and C$ 37.45. The most frequently booked car type in Parramatta is Premium (Toyota HiAce 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, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.35 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$ 28.09 and C$ 37.45. The most frequently booked car type in Parramatta is Premium (Toyota HiAce 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, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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