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 June
Estimated hotel price
$216
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
$216
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 East Coast 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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,514 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,356 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,511 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (211 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,208 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,957 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,034 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,665 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (642 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (538 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (240 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (451 reviews)
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.25 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 $27.00 and $36.00. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $2.25 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 $27.00 and $36.00. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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