Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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, 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
RM 352
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 352
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 70 km from Katoomba. The shortest flight to Katoomba from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 8h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Katoomba. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Katoomba takes 1159 km and will cost you around RM 701. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about RM 459 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

Although Katoomba doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bathurst Raglan (BHS), which is located 70 km from Katoomba. The shortest flight to Katoomba from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 8h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Katoomba is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 85 km from Katoomba. You’ll find branches of EverythingFleet and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Katoomba. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Katoomba takes 1159 km and will cost you around RM 701. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about RM 459 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Katoomba

OAGOrange Springhill
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 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 RM 418 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 824 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 547+
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Yha Blue Mountains Katoomba
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 250+
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 956+
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Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 442+
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Sky Rider Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 278+
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Katoomba Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
RM 214+
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Hiring a car in Katoomba

Expect to pay RM 4.59 per litre in Katoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 55.04 and RM 73.38. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.59 per litre in Katoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 55.04 and RM 73.38. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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