Chatswood travel guide

Chatswood Tourism | Chatswood Guide

You're Going to Love Chatswood

With a population of 25,140, Chatswood is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chatswood has to offer.

Where to Eat in Chatswood

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manpuku Chatswood (226 Victoria Avenue) and Mama Mulan (The Concourse, Level 1 Willoughby Library (Use Elevator to Level 1)) are great picks.

When to visit Chatswood

Chatswood in January
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chatswood in January
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chatswood

Plane

When flying to Chatswood, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Chatswood include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Car

Another option to get to Chatswood is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 9 km from Chatswood. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Chatswood. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Chatswood takes 1159 km and will cost you around $247. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $317 for a journey of 2317 km.

Plane

When flying to Chatswood, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 15 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Chatswood include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.

Car

Another option to get to Chatswood is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 9 km from Chatswood. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Chatswood. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Chatswood takes 1159 km and will cost you around $247. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $317 for a journey of 2317 km.

Airports near Chatswood

Airlines serving Chatswood

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (932 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,756 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chatswood

Average rates range from around $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Chatswood

Most booked hotels in Chatswood

Silkari Suites at Chatswood
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$158+

Hiring a car in Chatswood

Hiring a car in Chatswood costs $28 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 88% cheaper than airport locations in Chatswood.

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Chatswood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.94 and $27.91. The most frequently booked car type in Chatswood is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Chatswood costs $28 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 88% cheaper than airport locations in Chatswood.

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Chatswood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.94 and $27.91. The most frequently booked car type in Chatswood is Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.