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Ballito travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballito

With a population of 17,218, Ballito is a must-see destination in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballito has to offer.

When to visit Ballito

Ballito in March
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballito in March
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballito

Plane

When flying to Ballito, you’ll arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballito from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballito is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 25 miles from Ballito. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in Durban.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballito, including City to City, Big Sky InterCity and Computicket. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Ballito takes 85 miles and will cost you around £21. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 430 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ballito, you’ll arrive at Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballito from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballito is to pick up a car hire from Durban, which is about 25 miles from Ballito. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, among others, in Durban.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ballito, including City to City, Big Sky InterCity and Computicket. From Pietermaritzburg, the bus ride to Ballito takes 85 miles and will cost you around £21. From Johannesburg, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 430 miles.

Airports near Ballito

DURDurban King Shaka Intl
PZBPietermaritzburg
VIRDurban Virginia

Airlines serving Ballito

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Egyptair
Good (349 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballito

Average rates range from around £61 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £343 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballito

Most booked hotels in Ballito

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Regal Inn Ballito
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£31+
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First Group La Montagne
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£56+
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Relax Inn
4 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Ballito

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Ballito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. Mini (Hyundai Atos or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballito, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £0.90 per litre in Ballito (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.69 and £14.25. Mini (Hyundai Atos or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballito, while also 9% cheaper than other types, on average.

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