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.

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
AED 299
1 night at 3-star hotel
Katoomba in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 299
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire and No Birds, 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 AED 599. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 393 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire and No Birds, 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 AED 599. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about AED 393 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Katoomba

OAGOrange Springhill
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Katoomba

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,813 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,204 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,925 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 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 AED 349 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 699 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Katoomba

Most booked hotels in Katoomba

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Yha Blue Mountains Katoomba
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 207+
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Mountain Heritage Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 449+
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Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 819+
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Palais Royale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 373+
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Sky Rider Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 231+
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Katoomba Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
AED 180+
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Hiring a car in Katoomba

Expect to pay AED 3.90 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 AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. 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 AED 3.90 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 AED 46.72 and AED 62.29. 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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