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

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 162
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 26h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire and EverythingFleet, 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 26h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire and EverythingFleet, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (148 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,408 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,899 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (439 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (400 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (474 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Most booked hotels in Ballina

Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 219+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 108+
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Renting a car in Ballina

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 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$ 17.61 and C$ 23.48. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Hilux or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 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$ 17.61 and C$ 23.48. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Hilux or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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