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.
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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Katoomba in January, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Katoomba, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
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 the United States departs from Honolulu and takes around 10h 20m.
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 Bargain Car Rentals and No Birds, 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 $163. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $107 for a journey of 1020 miles.
Airlines serving Katoomba
Where to stay in Katoomba
Average rates range from around $106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $168 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Katoomba
Most booked hotels in Katoomba
Renting a car in Katoomba
Renting a car in Katoomba costs $45 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Expect to pay $4.39 per gallon in Katoomba (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Katoomba is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.