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 12h 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, 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 12h 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,402 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,890 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,950 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,017 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (947 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,047 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (544 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (488 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,817 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (426 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (502 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $22.05 and $29.40. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Hilux or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.84 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 $22.05 and $29.40. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Hilux or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.