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 April
Estimated hotel price
£91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in April
Estimated hotel price
£91
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 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 36h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 102 miles from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Ballina, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 36h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 102 miles from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,871 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,309 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,939 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,088 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,030 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (668 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (569 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (474 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Most booked hotels in Ballina

Ballina Manor Boutique Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £49 per day, on average, or £98 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Ballina.

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 £12.90 and £17.19.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £49 per day, on average, or £98 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Ballina.

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 £12.90 and £17.19.

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