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 16 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
RM 503
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 503
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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Parramatta from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 8h 20m.

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 CarHood and AeroDrive, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Parramatta using Busbud or Greyhound Australia.

Plane

When flying to Parramatta, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Parramatta from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 8h 20m.

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 CarHood and AeroDrive, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Parramatta using Busbud or Greyhound Australia.

Airports near Parramatta

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (4,001 reviews)
KLM
Good (757 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,793 reviews)
SWISS
Good (868 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,139 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,465 reviews)
Air France
Good (891 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,387 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,986 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (445 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,653 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Finnair
Good (938 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (316 reviews)
LOT
Good (651 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (377 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around RM 774 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 649 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parramatta

Hiring a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay RM 5.38 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 RM 64.48 and RM 85.97. 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 Full-size car hire (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 5.38 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 RM 64.48 and RM 85.97. 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 Full-size car hire (Class Full-size Truck or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.