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. Katoomba deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
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.
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 24h 10m.
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 Europcar and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Katoomba. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Katoomba takes 1159 km and will cost you around €151. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about €99 for a journey of 1642 km.
From 5-star hotels such as the Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa to great affordable options like the Shelton-Lea Bed & Breakfast, Katoomba offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €142 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.09 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 €13.05 and €17.40. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Katoomba, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.