With a population of 97 937, Ballarat is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Ballarat deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Ballarat Central is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Ballarat. These include popular favorites such as Higher Society (413 Sturt St), Moon and Mountain (220 Mair St) and The Hydrant Food Hall (3 McKenzie St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Ballarat Provedore (9379 Western Highway) and Hop Temple (Rear of 24-28 Armstrong St N) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ballarat in February, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ballarat, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
Although Ballarat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 76 km from Ballarat.
Another option to get to Ballarat is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 102 km from Ballarat. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Budget, among others, in Melbourne.
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ballarat. From Canberra, the bus ride to Ballarat takes 772 km and will cost you around $74. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $161 for a journey of 1159 km.
From 5-star hotels such as the The Provincial Boutique Hotel to great affordable options like the Sovereign Hill Hotel, Ballarat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $129 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ballarat, with prices from $34 to $773 per night. Ballarat Central is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ballarat are about 17% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Renting a car in Ballarat costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Melbourne.
Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Ballarat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.