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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$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
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 49h 05m.

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 Alpha and East Coast 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 49h 05m.

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 Alpha and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,424 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,042 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (295 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,127 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,969 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,465 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,839 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (610 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (530 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (232 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (447 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballina

Average rates range from around C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 196 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$ 190+
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Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 141+
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Renting a car in Ballina

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 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$ 18.56 and C$ 24.74.

Expect to pay C$ 1.55 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$ 18.56 and C$ 24.74.

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