Ballina travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballina

With a population of 14,242, Ballina is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballina to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
£83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballina

Plane

When flying to Ballina, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 31h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 164 km from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Turo and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Ballina, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 31h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 164 km from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Turo and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

Airlines serving Ballina

United Airlines
Good (8,865 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,328 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (935 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (151 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (914 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,810 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,583 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,928 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (879 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,087 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (496 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (458 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (408 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (478 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Most booked hotels in Ballina

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£99+
Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Ballina Homestead Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+

Hiring a car in Ballina

Expect to pay £0.81 per litre in Ballina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.67 and £12.90. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballina, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.81 per litre in Ballina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.67 and £12.90. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballina, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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