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 April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 44
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 05m.

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 No Birds and Europcar, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Katoomba. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Katoomba takes 720 miles and will cost you around C$ 225. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about C$ 307 for a journey of 960 miles.

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 05m.

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 No Birds and Europcar, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Katoomba. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Katoomba takes 720 miles and will cost you around C$ 225. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about C$ 307 for a journey of 960 miles.

Airports near Katoomba

Airlines serving Katoomba

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,354 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,836 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,871 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,081 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,236 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 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$ 140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 232 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katoomba

Most booked hotels in Katoomba

Carrington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 289+
Yha Blue Mountains Katoomba
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 42+
Mountain Heritage Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
Leura House
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+

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$ 17.85 and C$ 23.80. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Compact (Mazda CX-30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 29% 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$ 17.85 and C$ 23.80. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Compact (Mazda CX-30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.