Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Katoomba travel guide

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You're Going to Love Katoomba

With a population of 18.593, Katoomba is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Katoomba deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Katoomba

If you’re looking for affordable options, JAMISONS VIEW RESTAURANT (6-10 Apex St) and Hatter’s Restaurant (197 Katoomba St u 1) are great picks.

When to visit Katoomba

Katoomba in February
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in February
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Katoomba in January, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 170 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Katoomba, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Katoomba

Plane

Although Katoomba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bathurst Raglan (BHS), which is located 70 km from Katoomba. The shortest flight to Katoomba from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Katoomba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bathurst Raglan (BHS), which is located 70 km from Katoomba. The shortest flight to Katoomba from New Zealand departs from Hamilton and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Katoomba

OAGOrange Springhill
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,867 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,326 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,276 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,552 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,477 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,840 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,229 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,112 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
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Where to stay in Katoomba

From 5-star hotels such as the Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel Blue & Cottages Katoomba, Katoomba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $402 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katoomba

Most booked hotels in Katoomba

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Yha Blue Mountains Katoomba
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$105+
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Carrington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$201+
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$549+
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Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$182+
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Motel Echo Point
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$134+
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Hotel Blue & Cottages Katoomba
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$93+
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Hiring a car in Katoomba

Expect to pay $2.53 per litre in Katoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.26 and $40.35. Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.53 per litre in Katoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.26 and $40.35. Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.