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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Parramatta has to offer.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in January
Estimated hotel price
£92
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. The shortest flight to Parramatta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 21h 40m.

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 No Birds, 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 £129. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about £86 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. The shortest flight to Parramatta from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 21h 40m.

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 No Birds, 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 £129. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about £86 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Parramatta

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,537 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around £131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £106 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parramatta

Most booked hotels in Parramatta

Meriton Suites Coward Street, Mascot
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Meriton Suites George Street, Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£108+
PARKROYAL Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Holiday Inn Parramatta
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£87+

Hiring a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.24 and £14.99. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Parramatta, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.24 and £14.99. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Parramatta, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.