Parramatta travel guide
Parramatta Tourism | Parramatta Guide
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 12 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 Touka Japanese Yakiniku Restaurant and Bar (Shop 2, 2 Horwood Pl) 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 American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways.
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 Sixt and AeroDrive, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Busbud operates bus routes to Parramatta.
Airlines serving Parramatta
Where to stay in Parramatta
Average rates range from around $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $207 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 $58 per day, on average, or $698 if you want to hire it for 12 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Parramatta.
Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.82 and $27.75. 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 Economy car hire (MG 3 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Parramatta
Pick-up truck
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$46/day
Commercial
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$60/day