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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 152
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 Simba Car Hire and Europcar, 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 Simba Car Hire and Europcar, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Parramatta

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Parramatta

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,205 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,193 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,785 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around C$ 184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 180 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Quest Mascot
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Rydges Parramatta
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 111+
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Renting a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay C$ 1.46 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$ 17.50 and C$ 23.34. 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, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.46 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$ 17.50 and C$ 23.34. 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, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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