Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ballarat travel guide

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With a population of 97,937, Ballarat is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballarat to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ballarat

If you’re looking for affordable options, Black Cat Truffles By Liam Downes (150 Howards Rd) and Pipers By The Lake (403 Wendouree Parade) are great picks.

When to visit Ballarat

Ballarat in May
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballarat in May
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ballarat in February, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ballarat, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Ballarat

Plane

Although Ballarat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 76 km from Ballarat.

Car

Another option to get to Ballarat is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 102 km from Ballarat. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alpha, among others, in Melbourne.

Plane

Although Ballarat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 76 km from Ballarat.

Car

Another option to get to Ballarat is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 102 km from Ballarat. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alpha, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Ballarat

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Ballarat

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,810 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,768 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,881 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,347 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,747 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,418 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,179 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,959 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballarat

From 5-star hotels such as the The Provincial Boutique Hotel to great affordable options like the Sovereign Hill Hotel, Ballarat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $153 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Ballarat, with prices from $48 to $997 per night. Ballarat Central is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Ballarat are about 51% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Ballarat by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballarat

Most booked hotels in Ballarat

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Begonia City Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Craig's Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$148+
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Bell Tower Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Avenue Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$110+
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City Views Ballarat
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$99+
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Hiring a car in Ballarat

Hiring a car in Ballarat costs $58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Ballarat.

Expect to pay $1.53 per litre in Ballarat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.25 and $24.33. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballarat, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Ballarat costs $58 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Ballarat.

Expect to pay $1.53 per litre in Ballarat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.25 and $24.33. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballarat, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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