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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. Ballarat deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Ballarat in August

Estimated hotel price

C$ 143

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 143

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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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 rental from Melbourne, which is about 102 km from Ballarat. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, 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 rental from Melbourne, which is about 102 km from Ballarat. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Ballarat

AVVMelbourne Avalon

MELMelbourne

MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Ballarat

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Qatar Airways

Good (3,727 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,777 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,042 reviews)

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Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,513 reviews)

JetBlue

Good (2,975 reviews)

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$ 115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 145 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ballarat, with prices from C$ 47 to C$ 971 per night. Ballarat Central is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ballarat are about 29% 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)

C$ 145+

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Mercure Ballarat - Hotel & Convention Centre

4 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

C$ 143+

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Ballarat Mid City Hotel

4 stars

Good (7.4, Good reviews)

C$ 129+

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Expect to pay C$ 1.84 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$ 22.06 and C$ 29.41. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballarat, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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