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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballina to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
£94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
£94
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 29h 20m.

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 JUCY , 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 29h 20m.

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 JUCY , among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

United Airlines
Good (8,863 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,680 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (893 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,545 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,926 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (872 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,158 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (485 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (455 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (409 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (478 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Ballina Homestead Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Expect to pay £0.77 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 £9.22 and £12.29. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballina, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.77 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 £9.22 and £12.29. Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballina, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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