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Ballina travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ballina

With a population of 14,242, Ballina is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ballina to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 163
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ballina

Plane

When flying to Ballina, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 3 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Ballina from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 32h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 164 km from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Ballina, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 3 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Ballina from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 32h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 164 km from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,166 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,625 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,132 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,726 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (189 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,073 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,906 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,975 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (971 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (572 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,141 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (508 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (216 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (430 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballina

Average rates range from around C$ 139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 206 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Most booked hotels in Ballina

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
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Coast Inn Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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Renting a car in Ballina

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 per litre in Ballina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.02 and C$ 24.02.

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 per litre in Ballina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 18.02 and C$ 24.02.

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