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 May
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in May
Estimated hotel price
£89
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 41h 30m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, 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 41h 30m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

Airlines serving Ballina

United Airlines
Good (4,925 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,697 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (456 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (49 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (533 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,754 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (306 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (263 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (308 reviews)
AirAsia X
Okay (26 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Most booked hotels in Ballina

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£63+
Australian Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£52+

Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £50 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.23 and £14.97. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £50 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £0.94 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 £11.23 and £14.97. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.