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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

North Sydney travel guide

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You're Going to Love North Sydney

With a population of 4.63 million, North Sydney is the largest city in New South Wales, Australia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. North Sydney deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in North Sydney

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Treehouse (60 Miller Street) and North Sydney Rengaya - Yakiniku & Sushi (Shop 1 101 Miller St) are great picks.

When to visit North Sydney

North Sydney in April
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Sydney in April
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to North Sydney

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to North Sydney include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 3 miles from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Melbourne, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 720 miles and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to North Sydney include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 3 miles from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to North Sydney. From Melbourne, the bus ride to North Sydney takes 720 miles and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Airports near North Sydney

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving North Sydney

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Sydney

Average rates range from around $256 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $204 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Sydney

Most booked hotels in North Sydney

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Mary Mackillop Place
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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Quest North Sydney
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$188+
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Meriton Suites Mascot Central
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Moxy Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Meriton Suites North Sydney
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Hiring a car in North Sydney

Hiring a car in North Sydney costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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, 5% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in North Sydney, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in North Sydney costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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, 5% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in North Sydney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in North Sydney, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in North Sydney

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$73/day

Compact SUV

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$127/day

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