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.
Ballarat Central is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Ballarat. These include popular favourites such as Pancho (213 Mair St), Meigas (33 Armstrong St) and Ragazzone (319 Mair Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Higher Society (413 Sturt St) and Moon and Mountain (220 Mair St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Common Ground (306 Howitt Street) and Ballarat Yacht Club (Wendouree Pde) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ballarat.
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.
Although Ballarat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 76 km from Ballarat.
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 Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ballarat. From Sydney, the bus ride to Ballarat takes 1159 km and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $413 for a journey of 3718 km.
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 $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $273 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Ballarat, with prices from $53 to $1,113 per night. Ballarat Central is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Ballarat are about 47% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Hiring a car in Ballarat costs $73 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Melbourne.
Expect to pay $1.67 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 $19.99 and $26.66. Compact (Suzuki Baleno or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballarat, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.
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