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 February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
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. Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. 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 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and No Birds, 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. Western Sydney Intl (Nancy-Bird Walton) is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from Canada. 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 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Katoomba

BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,901 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,867 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,305 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,393 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,175 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,559 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,913 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,266 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,925 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,201 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$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 336 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$ 156+
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Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
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Metropole Katoomba
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 107+
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Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains - MGallery
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 179+
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Motel Echo Point
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 121+
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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, 46% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay C$ 2.21 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$ 26.43 and C$ 35.23. Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Katoomba, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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, 46% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay C$ 2.21 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$ 26.43 and C$ 35.23. Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Katoomba, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.