Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Ballina deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
£86
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 28h 50m.

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 Budget, 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 28h 50m.

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 Budget, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,625 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,952 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,284 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,273 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (208 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,966 reviews)
China Southern
Good (149 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,024 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,647 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (632 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (539 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (240 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (452 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £41 per day, on average, or £83 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.08 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 £12.88 and £17.17.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £41 per day, on average, or £83 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.08 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 £12.88 and £17.17.

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