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. 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 13 miles 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 13 miles 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 720 miles and will cost you around $284. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 1020 miles.
Airlines serving Parramatta
Where to stay in Parramatta
Average rates range from around $273 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Parramatta
Hiring a car in Parramatta
Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.76 and $30.34. 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, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.