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$ 175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 175
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 Toronto and takes around 22h 20m.

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 Toronto and takes around 22h 20m.

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 (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,360 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,623 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,392 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around C$ 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 191 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$ 231+
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Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 224+
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Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Quest Mascot Serviced Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Rydges Parramatta
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 141+
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Renting a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay C$ 2.28 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$ 27.35 and C$ 36.47. 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 (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 1% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.28 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$ 27.35 and C$ 36.47. 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 (Kia Stonic or similar) are, on average, 1% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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