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
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 Australia to Parramatta include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.
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 East Coast Car Rentals, 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 $263. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $164 for a journey of 1642 km.
Airlines serving Parramatta
Where to stay in Parramatta
Average rates range from around $250 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Parramatta
Hiring a car in Parramatta
Hiring a car in Parramatta costs $76 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72. The most frequently booked car type in Parramatta is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.