Balmain travel guide
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You're Going to Love Balmain
With a population of 10,305, Balmain is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. Balmain deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Balmain
If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverview Hotel & Dining (29 Birchgrove Rd) and Our Place On Darling (225 Darling St) are great picks.
How to Get to Balmain
Plane
When flying to Balmain, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 9 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Balmain include IndiGo, American Airlines and Air Canada.
Car
Another option to get to Balmain is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 3 km from Balmain. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Balmain. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Balmain takes 1159 km and will cost you around $247. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $161 for a journey of 1642 km.
Airlines serving Balmain
Where to stay in popular areas of Balmain
Hiring a car in Balmain
Expect to pay $1.78 per litre in Balmain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.29 and $28.39. The most frequently booked car type in Balmain is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.