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 $211 for a journey of 1642 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 $211 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Chatswood

Airlines serving Chatswood

Lufthansa
Good (4,694 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,584 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
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Where to stay in Chatswood

Average rates range from around $211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 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 $196 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 83% cheaper than airport locations in Chatswood.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23. 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 $196 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 83% cheaper than airport locations in Chatswood.

Expect to pay $1.77 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 $21.17 and $28.23. 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.