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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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 13, 2026 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 13 April, 2026

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  • 25 Feb 2026

    Very easy to navigate

    suzanne p.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Katoomba
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 26 Dec 2025

    Easy and good price

    max g.
    Booked: Nissan Xtrail or similar
    Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport
    Nissan Xtrail or similar
  • 23 Mar 2026

    Quick and easy and when I rang with a question but my phone hung up was called back promptly (Jason)and when I rang back was answered again in good time (John) by call centre who answered my query concisely without hesitation so my time was not wasted at all. I was struggling with feeling I was a bit short for any extra information I had to search myself but unsure if that was my concern...

    andrew l.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Nowra
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 29 Mar 2026

    Fantastic service

    tommy b.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Canberra Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 11 Apr 2026

    User friendly Competitive fees

    phil t.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Hobart City
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 01 Apr 2026

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    anthony g.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 01 Apr 2026

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    john m.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Sunshine Coast Airport
    Mystery Vehicle or similar
  • 31 Mar 2026

    Great site!

    antonia z.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Adelaide Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Katoomba

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (single/extended cab) 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

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    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

  • 12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Katoomba

  • 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    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 13 April, 2026

Katoomba daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Apr

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

14 Apr

$94

$97

Wed

15 Apr

$94

$97

Thu

16 Apr

$71

$97

Fri

17 Apr

$77

$93

Sat

18 Apr

$73

$94

Sun

19 Apr

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Apr

$100

$110

Tue

14 Apr

$100

$110

Wed

15 Apr

$100

$110

Thu

16 Apr

$90

$110

Fri

17 Apr

$96

$106

Sat

18 Apr

$90

$106

Sun

19 Apr

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Apr

$96

$105

Tue

14 Apr

$96

$105

Wed

15 Apr

$96

$105

Thu

16 Apr

$92

$105

Fri

17 Apr

$93

$101

Sat

18 Apr

$93

$101

Sun

19 Apr

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Apr

$109

$127

Tue

14 Apr

$109

$127

Wed

15 Apr

$109

$127

Thu

16 Apr

$98

$127

Fri

17 Apr

$105

$122

Sat

18 Apr

$101

$122

Sun

19 Apr

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Apr

$147

$151

Tue

14 Apr

$147

$151

Wed

15 Apr

$147

$151

Thu

16 Apr

$138

$151

Fri

17 Apr

$138

$165

Sat

18 Apr

$138

$165

Sun

19 Apr

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Apr

$187

$193

Tue

14 Apr

$187

$193

Wed

15 Apr

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

Thu

16 Apr

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

17 Apr

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

Sat

18 Apr

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

Sun

19 Apr

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Apr

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

14 Apr

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

15 Apr

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

Thu

16 Apr

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

17 Apr

$86

$89

Sat

18 Apr

$75

$89

Sun

19 Apr

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

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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 13 April, 2026

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Car rental depots in Katoomba

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Hertz Katoomba Downtown

    Hertz Katoomba Downtown

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    5.0 (2)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed

    Unit 5, 78-82 Megalong St, New South Wales

  • Thrifty Katoomba

    Thrifty Katoomba

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    5.0 (1)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed

    Unit 5, 78-82 Megalong St, New South Wales

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Katoomba

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

    Prices start at AUD $71 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $142 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Katoomba.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Katoomba?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $187 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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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