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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Katoomba to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Katoomba
Where to Eat in Katoomba
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Bootlegger Bar Katoomba (92 Bathurst road) and Miss Lilian at Lilianfels Blue Mountains (5-19 Lilianfels Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Katoomba
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.
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. Orange Springhill is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, IndiGo and other airlines departing from Australia.
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 Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Katoomba. From Canberra, the bus ride to Katoomba takes 338 km and will cost you around $105. From Melbourne, the ticket costs about $245 for a journey of 1159 km.
Airlines serving Katoomba
Where to stay in Katoomba
From 5-star hotels such as the Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Shelton-Lea, Katoomba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $260 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Katoomba
Most booked hotels in Katoomba
Hiring a car in Katoomba
Hiring a car in Katoomba costs $81 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.86 and $27.81. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.