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

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 157
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 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Ballina from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 51h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 102 miles from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Ballina, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Ballina from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 51h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 102 miles from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

Airlines serving Ballina

Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (862 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (371 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,182 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (902 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (13,546 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (564 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,298 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (551 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (593 reviews)
AirAsia X
Good (46 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (536 reviews)
Rex
Excellent (26 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Most booked hotels in Ballina

Ballina Palms Boutique Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 182+
Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
Australian Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
C$ 87+

Renting a car in Ballina

Renting a car in Ballina costs C$ 127 per day, on average, or C$ 636 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 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$ 19.04 and C$ 25.39. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ballina costs C$ 127 per day, on average, or C$ 636 if you want to rent it for 5 days.

Expect to pay C$ 1.59 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$ 19.04 and C$ 25.39. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.