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 July
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in July
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,559 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,075 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,039 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,326 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,082 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,396 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 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 $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $431 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katoomba

Most booked hotels in Katoomba

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Mountain Heritage Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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Yha Blue Mountains Katoomba
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$99+
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Carrington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$191+
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$578+
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Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$199+
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Katoomba Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$65+
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Hiring a car in Katoomba

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $22.05 and $29.40. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $22.05 and $29.40. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.