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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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
S$ 152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 152
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 164 km from Ballina. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Europcar, 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h.

Car

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

Airports near Ballina

LSYLismore
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,177 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,746 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (190 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,077 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,975 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (973 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,829 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (572 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,160 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (510 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (217 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (430 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballina

Average rates range from around S$ 130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 188 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ballina

Most booked hotels in Ballina

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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 204+
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Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 128+
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Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
0 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 131+
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Coast Inn Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 128+
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Hiring a car in Ballina

Expect to pay S$ 1.40 per litre in Ballina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.70 and S$ 22.27. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Hilux or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.40 per litre in Ballina (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.70 and S$ 22.27. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Mini (Suzuki Jimny or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Hilux or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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