Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ballina travel guide

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With a population of 14,242, Ballina is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
$198
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 10h 35m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Alpha, 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 10h 35m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

United Airlines
Good (8,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,339 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (150 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,435 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (866 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,908 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (838 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,189 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (476 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (445 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (402 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (475 reviews)
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Hiring a car in Ballina

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.41 and $28.55. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Hilux or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.

Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.41 and $28.55. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Hilux or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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