Introduction
When to visit
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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballina has to offer.

When to visit Ballina

Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 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 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ballina from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 32h 15m.

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 Sixt and Ace Rental Cars, 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 32h 15m.

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 Sixt and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,778 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,129 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,470 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,532 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (222 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,959 reviews)
China Southern
Good (153 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,044 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,651 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (645 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (545 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (243 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (461 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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 182+
Ballina Heritage Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 182+
Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 128+
Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 110+
Richmond Motor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 155+

Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs S$ 114 per day, on average, or S$ 800 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

Expect to pay S$ 1.70 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$ 20.34 and S$ 27.11. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai i40 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs S$ 114 per day, on average, or S$ 800 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

Expect to pay S$ 1.70 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$ 20.34 and S$ 27.11. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai i40 or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.