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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 12 days in order to fully appreciate everything Parramatta has to offer.

Where to Eat in Parramatta

If you’re looking for affordable options, Nick & Nora's Sydney (45 Macquarie St) and Sahra By The River (2 / 76 Phillip Street) are great picks.

When to visit Parramatta

Parramatta in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
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 The shortest flight to Parramatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 15h 10m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Parramatta. From Canberra, the bus ride to Parramatta takes 210 miles and will cost you around C$ 95. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about C$ 225 for a journey of 720 miles.

Plane

When flying to Parramatta, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Parramatta from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 15h 10m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Parramatta. From Canberra, the bus ride to Parramatta takes 210 miles and will cost you around C$ 95. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about C$ 225 for a journey of 720 miles.

Airports near Parramatta

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (810 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around C$ 237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 187 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parramatta

Most booked hotels in Parramatta

Meriton Suites Coward Street, Mascot
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
Holiday Inn Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+

Renting a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 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$ 19.04 and C$ 25.39.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 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$ 19.04 and C$ 25.39.