Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything North Sydney has to offer.

Where to Eat in North Sydney

If you’re looking for affordable options, Miji Bar & Grill (100 Miller St t25) and LB's Restaurant (17 Blue St) are great picks.

When to visit North Sydney

North Sydney in April
Estimated hotel price
$258
1 night at 3-star hotel
North Sydney in April
Estimated hotel price
$258
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 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to North Sydney include Qantas Airways, Emirates and IndiGo. The shortest flight to North Sydney from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 4 km from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

When flying to North Sydney, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 11 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from New Zealand to North Sydney include Qantas Airways, Emirates and IndiGo. The shortest flight to North Sydney from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to North Sydney is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 4 km from North Sydney. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near North Sydney

Airlines serving North Sydney

Lufthansa
Good (8,250 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,260 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,001 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,706 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,618 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,043 reviews)
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Where to stay in North Sydney

Average rates range from around $238 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $319 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of North Sydney

Most booked hotels in North Sydney

View Sydney
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$247+

Hiring a car in North Sydney

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.82 and $45.09. The most frequently booked car type in North Sydney is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.82 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 $33.82 and $45.09. The most frequently booked car type in North Sydney is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.