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

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
$197
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
$197
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 centre. The shortest flight to Ballina from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 6h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 102 miles from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Big Boy Car Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Ballina, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballina from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 6h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 102 miles from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Big Boy Car Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,611 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,947 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,499 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,268 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (208 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (305 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,967 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,023 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,646 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (632 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (539 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (240 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (452 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (551 reviews)
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs $79 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.47 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 $29.59 and $39.45. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs $79 per day, on average, or $157 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.47 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 $29.59 and $39.45. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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