Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballarat to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Ballarat

Ballarat Central is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Ballarat. These include popular favourites such as Meigas (33 Armstrong St), Pancho (213 Mair 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.

When to visit Ballarat

Ballarat in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballarat in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 120
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 47 miles from Ballarat.

Car

Another option to get to Ballarat is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 63 miles from Ballarat. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ballarat. From Sydney, the bus ride to Ballarat takes 720 miles and will cost you around C$ 222. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about C$ 393 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Plane

Although Ballarat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 47 miles from Ballarat.

Car

Another option to get to Ballarat is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 63 miles from Ballarat. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ballarat. From Sydney, the bus ride to Ballarat takes 720 miles and will cost you around C$ 222. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about C$ 393 for a journey of 2370 miles.

Airports near Ballarat

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Ballarat

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,809 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,443 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (850 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 C$ 120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 220 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ballarat, with prices from C$ 47 to C$ 980 per night. Ballarat Central is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ballarat are about 53% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballarat

Most booked hotels in Ballarat

Craig's Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Bakery Hill Motel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 104+
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Quality Inn & Suites The Menzies
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 98+
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Mercure Ballarat - Hotel & Convention Centre
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 125+
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Renting a car in Ballarat

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 per litre in Ballarat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.62 and C$ 23.49. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballarat, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 per litre in Ballarat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.62 and C$ 23.49. Economy (Kia Forte or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballarat, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

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