Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ballarat travel guide

Ballarat Tourism | Ballarat Guide

You're Going to Love Ballarat

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballarat has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ballarat

If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Cat Truffles By Liam Downes (150 Howards Rd) and Pipers By The Lake (403 Wendouree Parade) are great picks.

When to visit Ballarat

Ballarat in October
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballarat in October
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Ballarat

Plane

Although Ballarat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 47 miles from Ballarat.

Car

Another option to get to Ballarat is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 63 miles from Ballarat. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ballarat. From Sydney, the bus ride to Ballarat takes 720 miles and will cost you around $162. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $268 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Plane

Although Ballarat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 47 miles from Ballarat.

Car

Another option to get to Ballarat is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 63 miles from Ballarat. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ballarat. From Sydney, the bus ride to Ballarat takes 720 miles and will cost you around $162. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $268 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Airports near Ballarat

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Ballarat

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Ballarat

Where to stay in Ballarat

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 $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $161 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ballarat, with prices from $34 to $708 per night. Ballarat Central is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ballarat are about 64% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballarat

Most booked hotels in Ballarat

See all
Craig's Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1149 reviews)
$92+
View
Main Lead Ballarat Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 857 reviews)
$69+
View
Camellia Cottage Bed & Breakfast
0 stars
Excellent (9.8, 6 reviews)
$51+
View
Bakery Hill Motel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1192 reviews)
$75+
View
Quality Inn & Suites The Menzies
4 stars
Good (7.8, 1320 reviews)
$73+
View
Mercure Ballarat - Hotel & Convention Centre
4 stars
Good (7.7, 1761 reviews)
$92+
View

Renting a car in Ballarat

Renting a car in Ballarat costs $33 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Ballarat.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20.

Renting a car in Ballarat costs $33 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Ballarat.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20.

Find car rentals in Ballarat

Ballarat Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Ballarat city guide for the best Ballarat travel tips. To help you organize your Ballarat trip ideas, this Ballarat visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.