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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Katoomba has to offer.

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
C$ 91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 91
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 Goldcar Rental SP and No Birds, 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 Goldcar Rental SP and No Birds, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Katoomba

OAGOrange Springhill
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,508 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,037 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,011 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,570 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,056 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,259 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,395 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 C$ 132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 314 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$ 192+
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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$ 155+
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 450+
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Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 169+
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Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains - MGallery
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 184+
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Renting a car in Katoomba

Expect to pay C$ 1.49 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$ 17.87 and C$ 23.82. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.49 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$ 17.87 and C$ 23.82. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.