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, 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
C$ 83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 83
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 Vancouver and takes around 15h 15m.

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 YesDrive Car Rental and Simba Car Hire, 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 Vancouver and takes around 15h 15m.

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 YesDrive Car Rental and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Katoomba

OAGOrange Springhill
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,779 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,724 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,178 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,212 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,868 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,267 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,701 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,391 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,892 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$ 138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 309 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)
C$ 80+
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Carrington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 432+
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Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Metropole Katoomba
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
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Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains - MGallery
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 159+
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Renting a car in Katoomba

Expect to pay C$ 1.53 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$ 18.30 and C$ 24.40. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.53 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$ 18.30 and C$ 24.40. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.