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
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in July
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 Alpha, 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 Alpha, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Katoomba

OAGOrange Springhill
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,246 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (893 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 $393 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)
$244+
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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)
$197+
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$567+
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Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$212+
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Katoomba Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$88+
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Hiring a car in Katoomba

Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.72 and $30.30. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.72 and $30.30. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.