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.

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
$202
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
$202
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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballina from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 11h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 164 km from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Alpha and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Ballina, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballina from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 11h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 164 km from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Alpha and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,419 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,038 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (295 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,126 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,969 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,449 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,839 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (610 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (530 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (231 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (446 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballina

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $246 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.32 and $31.09. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.95 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 $23.32 and $31.09. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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