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.

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 July
Estimated hotel price
AED 423
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parramatta in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 423
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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 45m.

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 Dollar 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 AED 646. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 320 for a journey of 1352 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 Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 45m.

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 Dollar 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 AED 646. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 320 for a journey of 1352 km.

Airports near Parramatta

Airlines serving Parramatta

Lufthansa
Good (7,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,348 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,799 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,906 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,509 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,862 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,303 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,438 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,330 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (792 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parramatta

Average rates range from around AED 825 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 487 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parramatta

Hiring a car in Parramatta

Expect to pay AED 3.90 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 AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.90 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 AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. 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 (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.