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 10, 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 10 November, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Katoomba car rental booking experience 4.9/5
(19 reviews)
  • 08 Oct 2026

    Incredibly easy and straightforward, fantastic service.

    anka c.
    Booked: 12 Seat Toyota HiAce or similar
    Mudgee Downtown
    12 Seat Toyota HiAce or similar
  • 30 Jul 2026

    nice

    gunter m.
    Booked: Mazda 3 or similar
    Melbourne Albert Park
    Mazda 3 or similar
  • 22 Sep 2026

    Very easy and excellent prices and options

    michael h.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Sunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
    Compact Automatic
  • 20 Sep 2026

    Good site, user friendly.

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  • 27 Sep 2026

    Not been yet but great how they ask you about the booking. So far. So good.

    daniel p.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 14 Sep 2026

    Fairly easy for a tech dinosaur.

    lawrence w.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Cairns Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 22 Oct 2026

    Easy to use

    anthony t.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger Hybrid or similar
    Perth Airport
    Toyota Kluger Hybrid or similar
  • 24 Oct 2026

    super easy

    weixing m.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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

    4

    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

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    4

    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

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    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 10 November, 2026

Katoomba daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Wed

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

Thu

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

Fri

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

Sat

14 Nov

$93

$96

Sun

15 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

16 Nov

$97

$99

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Nov

$83

$107

Wed

11 Nov

$99

$102

Thu

12 Nov

$99

$102

Fri

13 Nov

$82

$104

Sat

14 Nov

$96

$104

Sun

15 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

16 Nov

$99

$107

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Wed

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

Thu

12 Nov

$124

$130

Fri

13 Nov

$101

$126

Sat

14 Nov

$120

$126

Sun

15 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

16 Nov

$124

$130

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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 10 November, 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

    5.0 (1)

    Unit 5, 78-82 Megalong St

    Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
  • Thrifty Car Rental Katoomba

    Thrifty Car Rental Katoomba

    5.0 (1)

    Unit 5, 78-82 Megalong St

    Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Katoomba

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

    For a 3-day rental with pickup between 11 and 17 November 2026, prices range from AUD $96 per day for a Compact SUV to AUD $151 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Katoomba.

  • What is the cheapest car rental in Katoomba?

    The cheapest car rental in Katoomba is a Compact SUV from AUD $96 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 11 and 17 November 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.

  • What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Katoomba?

    Booking your hire car in Katoomba 12 days beforehand can save you over 5 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

  • 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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