Ballito travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballito

With a population of 17,218, Ballito is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ballito deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ballito

Ballito in August
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballito in August
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballito

Plane

When flying to Ballito, you’ll arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballito from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 19h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballito is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 25 miles from Ballito. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Durban.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballito, including Intercity Xpress, Citiliner and Eagle Liner. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Ballito takes 405 miles and will cost you around £26. From East London, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 555 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ballito, you’ll arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballito from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 19h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballito is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 25 miles from Ballito. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Durban.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballito, including Intercity Xpress, Citiliner and Eagle Liner. From Johannesburg, the bus ride to Ballito takes 405 miles and will cost you around £26. From East London, the ticket costs about £23 for a journey of 555 miles.

Airlines serving Ballito

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (152 reviews)
South African
Good (17 reviews)
FlySafair
Excellent (75 reviews)
Cemair
Good (12 reviews)
Proflight Zambia
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballito

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £190 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballito

Most booked hotels in Ballito

Rain Farm Game Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Relax Inn
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£57+
Regal Inn Ballito
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£27+
First Group La Montagne
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£42+
Fairmont Zimbali Resort
5 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£104+

Hiring a car in Ballito

Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in Ballito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.39 and £16.52. The most frequently booked car type in Ballito is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.04 per litre in Ballito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £12.39 and £16.52. The most frequently booked car type in Ballito is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.