With a population of 19,745, Parramatta is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Parramatta to see all of its attractions.
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 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 26h 15m.
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 Europcar, among others, in Sydney.
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Parramatta. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Parramatta takes 720 miles and will cost you around €150. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about €100 for a journey of 1020 miles.
Average rates range from around €153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €124 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.10 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 €13.13 and €17.50. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.