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
£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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballina from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 29h 05m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Turo, 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 29h 05m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,786 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,195 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,992 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,470 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (293 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,112 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,972 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,002 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,397 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,836 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (608 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (527 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (228 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (445 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 £108 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)
£104+
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Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Expect to pay £0.84 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 £9.97 and £13.29.

Expect to pay £0.84 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 £9.97 and £13.29.

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