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 November
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in November
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Budget, 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 Budget, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Katoomba

OAGOrange Springhill
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,615 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,528 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (917 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 $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $450 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)
$101+
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Carrington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$166+
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Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$200+
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Sky Rider Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Motel Echo Point
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$149+
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Katoomba Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$68+
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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 $22.40 and $29.86. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 35% 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 $22.40 and $29.86. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.