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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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballarat has to offer.

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.

Ballarat in January

Estimated hotel price

C$ 145

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 145

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 Budget, 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 Budget, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Ballarat

AVVMelbourne Avalon

MELMelbourne

MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Ballarat

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Excellent (3,656 reviews)

Austrian Airlines

Good (951 reviews)

United Airlines

Good (10,125 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,964 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,539 reviews)

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Excellent (1,585 reviews)

JetBlue

Good (3,035 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Good (12,839 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. 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 15% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballarat

Most booked hotels in Ballarat

Victoriana Motor Inn

3 stars

Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)

C$ 116+

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Begonia City Motor Inn

3 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 97+

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Craig's Royal Hotel

4 stars

Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)

C$ 148+

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Mercure Ballarat - Hotel & Convention Centre

4 stars

Good (7.6, Good reviews)

C$ 156+

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City Views Ballarat

4 stars

Good (7.4, Good reviews)

C$ 82+

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Expect to pay C$ 1.98 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$ 23.76 and C$ 31.68. Economy (MG 3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballarat, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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