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. Parramatta deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 May
Estimated hotel price
$188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in May
Estimated hotel price
$188
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 New Zealand to Parramatta include Air Canada, Air China and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Parramatta from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Parramatta is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 20 km from Parramatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Parramatta. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Parramatta takes 1159 km and will cost you around $268. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $229 for a journey of 1642 km.

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 New Zealand to Parramatta include Air Canada, Air China and Etihad Airways. The shortest flight to Parramatta from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Parramatta is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 20 km from Parramatta. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Parramatta. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Parramatta takes 1159 km and will cost you around $268. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $229 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Parramatta

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,701 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around $277 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $211 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parramatta

Hiring a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay $1.92 per litre in Parramatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.97 and $30.63. The most frequently booked car type in Parramatta is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.92 per litre in Parramatta (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.97 and $30.63. The most frequently booked car type in Parramatta is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Suzuki Swift or similar) is, on average, 38% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.