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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballina to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in May
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in May
Estimated hotel price
$165
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. Airlines that fly from Australia to Ballina include Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ballina departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, 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. Airlines that fly from Australia to Ballina include Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ballina departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.

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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

Airlines serving Ballina

United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,742 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (51 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (541 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,777 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (1,594 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (264 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (314 reviews)
AirAsia X
Good (27 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (339 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballina

Average rates range from around $170 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $536 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Most booked hotels in Ballina

Lennox Holiday Apartments
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$337+
Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$171+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$195+
Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$119+
Australian Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$98+

Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs $96 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% 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 $21.40 and $28.53. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs $96 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% 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 $21.40 and $28.53. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar) is, on average, 33% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.