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.

Where to Eat in Katoomba

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bootlegger Bar Katoomba (92 Bathurst road) and Echoes Restaurant Blue Mountains (3 Lilianfels Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Katoomba

Katoomba in October
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in October
Estimated hotel price
$180
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 Auckland and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Sixt and AeroDrive, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Katoomba using Busbud or Greyhound Australia. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Katoomba takes 966 km and will cost you around $276. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $281 for a journey of 1642 km.

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 Auckland and takes around 3h 35m.

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 Sixt and AeroDrive, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Katoomba using Busbud or Greyhound Australia. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Katoomba takes 966 km and will cost you around $276. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $281 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Katoomba

Airlines serving Katoomba

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (874 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,153 reviews)
Air France
Good (898 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,411 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,992 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (448 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,698 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Finnair
Good (941 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,665 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (331 reviews)
LOT
Good (653 reviews)
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Where to stay in Katoomba

From 5-star hotels such as the Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains to great affordable options like the Hotel Blue & Cottages, Katoomba, Katoomba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $254 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katoomba

Most booked hotels in Katoomba

The Carrington Hotel
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$208+
Lilianfels Resort & Spa - Blue Mountains
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$286+
Blue Mountains Yha
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$44+
Mountain Heritage Hotel
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$213+
Palais Royale
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$200+
Echo Point Discovery Motel
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$109+

Hiring a car in Katoomba

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.42 and $29.90. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.42 and $29.90. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.