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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballina has to offer.

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in April
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in April
Estimated hotel price
£92
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 45m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, 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 45m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,927 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,605 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,291 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,607 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,557 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,946 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,260 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,956 reviews)
China Southern
Good (156 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,056 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,763 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (649 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (549 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (463 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (246 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)
£116+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Ballina Travellers Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Ballina Homestead Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £43 per day, on average, or £129 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.

Expect to pay £0.87 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 £10.36 and £13.81.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £43 per day, on average, or £129 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.

Expect to pay £0.87 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 £10.36 and £13.81.

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