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 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 SafeDrive Car Rentals and Big Boy 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 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 SafeDrive Car Rentals and Big Boy Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,417 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,513 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (179 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,040 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,956 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (949 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,820 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,054 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (556 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (494 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (211 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (510 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballina

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 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)
£97+
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Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Ballina.

Expect to pay £0.82 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 £9.74 and £12.99.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs £45 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Ballina.

Expect to pay £0.82 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 £9.74 and £12.99.

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