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Where to stay
Renting 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. Ballina deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ballina from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 18h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 102 miles from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Ballina, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Ballina from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 18h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 102 miles from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,407 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (474 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Most booked hotels in Ballina

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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1876 reviews)
$158+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 921 reviews)
$78+
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Ballina Byron Islander Resort and Conference Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1074 reviews)
$109+
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Slipway Hotel Motel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 630 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Ballina

Renting a car in Ballina costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Ballina.

Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in Ballina (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. Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballina, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ballina costs $44 per day, on average, or $88 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Ballina.

Expect to pay $4.01 per gallon in Ballina (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. Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballina, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

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