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 November 07, 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 07 November, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Katoomba car rental booking experience 4.9/5
(16 reviews)
  • 19 Sep 2025

    clear and simple

    craig l.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    Katoomba Downtown
    Mazda CX-3 or similar
  • 26 Aug 2025

    Easy

    ross t.
    Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mazda Cx3 or similar
  • 11 Oct 2025

    Excellent

    agus b.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Brisbane Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 02 Nov 2025

    easy and clear

    karen a.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    MG 3 or similar
  • 11 Sep 2025

    Easy to book

    kenneth m.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    Dubbo Downtown
    Mazda CX-3 or similar
  • 06 Nov 2025

    Easy

    dan d.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Hobart City
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 05 Nov 2025

    Differents choices and easy booking

    alain l.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Perth Downtown
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 11 Oct 2025

    so easy and quick

    marco p.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
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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, Thrifty

  • 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

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, 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 07 November, 2025

Katoomba daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

07 Nov

$94

$94

Sat

08 Nov

$94

$94

Sun

09 Nov

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

10 Nov

$88

$94

Tue

11 Nov

$94

$94

Wed

12 Nov

$88

$94

Thu

13 Nov

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

07 Nov

$104

$104

Sat

08 Nov

$104

$104

Sun

09 Nov

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

10 Nov

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

11 Nov

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

12 Nov

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

13 Nov

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

07 Nov

$96

$106

Sat

08 Nov

$96

$106

Sun

09 Nov

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

10 Nov

$83

$106

Tue

11 Nov

$96

$106

Wed

12 Nov

$83

$106

Thu

13 Nov

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

07 Nov

$115

$118

Sat

08 Nov

$115

$118

Sun

09 Nov

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

10 Nov

$101

$118

Tue

11 Nov

$115

$118

Wed

12 Nov

$101

$118

Thu

13 Nov

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

07 Nov

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

08 Nov

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

09 Nov

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

10 Nov

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

11 Nov

$139

$143

Wed

12 Nov

$127

$143

Thu

13 Nov

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 07 November, 2025

Bathurst Airport car hire

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If you’d prefer to have a hire car when you land, you may opt to pick up at Bathurst Airport (BHS) instead. To start comparing rates in the airport, simply input “Bathurst Airport” in our search form.

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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 $83 per day for an Economy SUV, up to AUD $104 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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