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 9 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$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
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 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 14h 45m.

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 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 13 miles 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 14h 45m.

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 No Birds and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Parramatta

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (8,172 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,135 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,493 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,265 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,061 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,435 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,031 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,748 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around C$ 136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 194 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 Sydney Airport
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 230+
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Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
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Quest Mascot Serviced Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
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Rydges Parramatta
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 122+
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Renting a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 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$ 20.85 and C$ 27.80. 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, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.74 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$ 20.85 and C$ 27.80. 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, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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