The famous Three Sisters formation in the Blue Mountains National Park close to Katoomba.

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Car rental rates in Katoomba, New South Wales

Katoomba is a charming destination some 110 kilometres west of Sydney and is the most popular base for exploring the beautiful Blue Mountains.


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  • ThriftyEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $72/day

    for 20 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
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  • HertzStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $83/day

    for 20 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
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  • ThriftyIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From $86/day

    for 20 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
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  • HertzEconomy SUV
    Economy SUV

    From $86/day

    for 20 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
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  • HertzIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $93/day

    for 20 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 17, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 17 August, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Katoomba car rental booking experience 4.9/5
(14 reviews)
  • 21 Jun 2025

    Happy

    stephen h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Mount Gambier Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 12 Aug 2025

    easy website

    kristina w.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Cairns Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 30 Jul 2025

    Easy

    marija d.
    Booked: Nissan Almera 1.5 or similar
    Langkawi Intl Airport Meet N Greet
    Nissan Almera 1.5 or similar
  • 21 Jul 2025

    Very user friendly and simple to navigate

    megan b.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Morphett Vale
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 14 Aug 2025

    clear prices

    robert c.
    Booked: Mg 3 Core or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Mg 3 Core or similar
  • 24 Jul 2025

    Easy to navigate

    anthony f.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 13 Aug 2025

    Simple process with clear steps and good rates with unlimited Kms

    sonja v.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Hobart Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 27 Jul 2025

    Good

    bianca l.
    Booked: 8 Seat Van
    Gold Coast Airport
    8 Seat Van
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Katoomba

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsTwo car rental depots in Katoomba.
✅ Rental brandsHertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Katoomba

Kia vehicles for hire in Katoomba

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire in Katoomba

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Katoomba

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Katoomba

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

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The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 17 August, 2025

Katoomba daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

18 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

19 Aug

$81

$83

Wed

20 Aug

$72

$83

Thu

21 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

22 Aug

$72

$83

Sat

23 Aug

$81

$83

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

18 Aug

$111

$111

Tue

19 Aug

$111

$111

Wed

20 Aug

$93

$111

Thu

21 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

22 Aug

$93

$111

Sat

23 Aug

$111

$111

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

18 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

19 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

20 Aug

$83

$92

Thu

21 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

22 Aug

$92

$92

Sat

23 Aug

$92

$92

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

18 Aug

$98

$98

Tue

19 Aug

$98

$98

Wed

20 Aug

$86

$98

Thu

21 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

22 Aug

$86

$98

Sat

23 Aug

$98

$98

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

18 Aug

$95

$105

Tue

19 Aug

$95

$105

Wed

20 Aug

$86

$105

Thu

21 Aug

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

22 Aug

$86

$105

Sat

23 Aug

$95

$105

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 17 August, 2025

Bathurst Airport car hire

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Car rental depots in Katoomba

Car hire depots in Katoomba are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Hertz Katoomba Downtown

    Unit 5, 78-82 Megalong St, Katoomba, Nsw NSW, 2780

    Today •Closed

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

    5.00 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Katoomba

    Unit 5, 78-82 Megalong St, Katoomba NSW, 2780

    Today •Closed

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Katoomba

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Katoomba?

    Prices start at AUD $72 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $94 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Katoomba.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Katoomba?

    The highest-rated rental car in Katoomba is Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Katoomba?

    Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider in Katoomba, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Katoomba?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Katoomba may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

  • Can I pick up a car hire in Katoomba and drop off in another location?

    Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Katoomba and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.

  • Where can I park my rental car for free in Katoomba?

    There are plenty of free car parking spaces with easy access to Katoomba Village. You can also park for free at Scenic World’s multi-storey car park on site.

  • Is insurance already included when you book a rental car in Katoomba?

    Yes, basic insurance is included when you rent a car in Katoomba. However, you may have to pay an excess amount if the vehicle is damaged or stolen while in your possession.

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