Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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, Aunty Ed's (12/122 Katoomba St) and The Bootlegger Bar Katoomba (92 Bathurst road) are great picks.

When to visit Katoomba

Katoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
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 43 miles from Katoomba. The shortest flight to Katoomba from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 23h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 53 miles from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Katoomba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bathurst Raglan (BHS), which is located 43 miles from Katoomba. The shortest flight to Katoomba from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 23h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 53 miles from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Katoomba

OAGOrange Springhill
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,093 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,682 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,353 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (790 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 C$ 128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 263 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)
C$ 162+
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Yha Blue Mountains Katoomba
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 66+
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 294+
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Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 166+
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Sky Rider Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 97+
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Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains - MGallery
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 187+
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Renting a car in Katoomba

Expect to pay C$ 1.44 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$ 17.18 and C$ 22.90. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.44 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$ 17.18 and C$ 22.90. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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