Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ballarat travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballarat

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.

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
C$ 130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballarat in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 130
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 Alpha and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

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 Alpha and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Ballarat

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Ballarat

KLM
Good (1,458 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,803 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,759 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,233 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,342 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,697 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,739 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,178 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,937 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 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$ 122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 142 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ballarat, with prices from C$ 47 to C$ 968 per night. Ballarat Central is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ballarat are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballarat

Most booked hotels in Ballarat

Begonia City Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
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Craig's Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Bell Tower Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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The Menzies Ballarat
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 105+
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City Views Ballarat
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
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Renting a car in Ballarat

Expect to pay C$ 1.50 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$ 17.90 and C$ 23.86. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballarat, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.50 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$ 17.90 and C$ 23.86. Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballarat, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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