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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 6 miles 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 2 miles from Balmain. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Balmain. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Balmain takes 720 miles and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Plane

When flying to Balmain, you’ll arrive at Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 6 miles 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 2 miles from Balmain. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Balmain. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Balmain takes 720 miles and will cost you around $253. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $166 for a journey of 1020 miles.

Airports near Balmain

NTLNewcastle Williamtown
BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Balmain

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Balmain

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Meriton Suites Mascot Central
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Adina Apartment Hotel Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Moxy Sydney Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$158+
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Pullman Sydney Airport
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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Holiday Inn Express Sydney Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$134+
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ibis Sydney Airport
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$125+
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Hiring a car in Balmain

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49.

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