Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cooma travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cooma

With a population of 6,520, Cooma is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cooma to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Cooma

Cooma in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cooma in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cooma in January, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Cooma, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Cooma

Plane

Although Cooma doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Moruya (MYA), which is located 99 km from Cooma. Merimbula is the most popular, with regular flights from Rex, Air India, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Cooma departs from Melbourne and takes around 5h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Cooma is to pick up a car hire from Canberra, which is about 103 km from Cooma. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Canberra.

Plane

Although Cooma doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Moruya (MYA), which is located 99 km from Cooma. Merimbula is the most popular, with regular flights from Rex, Air India, Etihad Airways and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Cooma departs from Melbourne and takes around 5h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Cooma is to pick up a car hire from Canberra, which is about 103 km from Cooma. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Canberra.

Airports near Cooma

MIMMerimbula
CBRCanberra
MYAMoruya

Airlines serving Cooma

British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
China Southern
Good (96 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (190 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Cooma

Most booked hotels in Cooma

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Cooma High Country Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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White Manor Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Redhill Cooma Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$114+
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The Swiss Motel
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$91+
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Hiring a car in Cooma

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Cooma (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Cooma (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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