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

Katoomba travel guide

Katoomba Tourism | Katoomba Guide

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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 74
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 74
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 Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) (WSI), which is located 42 km from Katoomba. The shortest flight to Katoomba from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 14h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of No Birds and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Katoomba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) (WSI), which is located 42 km from Katoomba. The shortest flight to Katoomba from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 14h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of No Birds and YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Katoomba

OAGOrange Springhill
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,570 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,583 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,046 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,879 reviews)
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Where to stay in Katoomba

From 5-star hotels such as the Ardour Lilianfels 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 C$ 166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 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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Carrington Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Mountain Heritage Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 201+
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Yha Blue Mountains Katoomba
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 81+
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Palais Royale
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Metropole Katoomba
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Motel Echo Point
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 111+
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Renting a car in Katoomba

Renting a car in Katoomba costs C$ 75 per day, on average, or C$ 150 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay C$ 2.01 per litre in Katoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.05 and C$ 32.06. 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 rental cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Katoomba costs C$ 75 per day, on average, or C$ 150 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay C$ 2.01 per litre in Katoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 24.05 and C$ 32.06. 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 rental cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are, on average, 18% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.