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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
£88
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 27h 40m.

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 Alpha and Hertz, 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 27h 40m.

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 Alpha and Hertz, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,890 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,950 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,017 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,047 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (544 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (488 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,817 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (426 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (502 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)
£100+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Ballina Homestead Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Ballina.

Expect to pay £0.80 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 £9.54 and £12.72.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Ballina.

Expect to pay £0.80 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 £9.54 and £12.72.

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