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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballarat has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ballarat

If you’re looking for affordable options, North Ballarat Sports Club (725 Creswick Road) and Ballarat Leagues Club (52 Humffray St Nth) are great picks.

When to visit Ballarat

Ballarat in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballarat in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
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 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 Simba Car Hire, 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 Simba Car Hire, among others, in Melbourne.

Airports near Ballarat

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Ballarat

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,460 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,854 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,046 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$ 164 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ballarat, with prices from C$ 48 to C$ 990 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

Victoriana Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Craig's Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Central City Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 126+
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Bell Tower Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Mercure Ballarat - Hotel & Convention Centre
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 140+
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Renting a car in Ballarat

Expect to pay C$ 2.30 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$ 27.53 and C$ 36.70. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballarat, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.30 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$ 27.53 and C$ 36.70. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballarat, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

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