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
£87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
£87
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 37h.

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 Europcar and Sixt, 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 37h.

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 Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,341 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,735 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,176 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,923 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (197 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,098 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,968 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (996 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,338 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,835 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (597 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (524 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (226 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (441 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballina

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £104 and up for a 5-star experience.

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)
£130+
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Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Ballina Homestead Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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 52% cheaper than airport locations 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 £9.71 and £12.95. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballina, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 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 52% cheaper than airport locations 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 £9.71 and £12.95. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballina, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

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