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
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
$204
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 9h 30m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Alpha, 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 9h 30m.

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

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,500 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (284 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (179 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,034 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,954 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (949 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,821 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,052 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (556 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (493 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (510 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (428 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballina

Average rates range from around $168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $240 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina

Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.72 and $30.29. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Hilux or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.90 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 $22.72 and $30.29. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Hilux or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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