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 July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 151
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 102 miles from Ballina. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Alpha, 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Ballina is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 102 miles from Ballina. You’ll find branches of East Coast Car Rentals and Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,452 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,819 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,221 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,090 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,480 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (297 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,134 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,915 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,971 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,006 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,487 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,841 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (616 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (533 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (233 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (449 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ballina

Average rates range from around S$ 133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 175 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)
S$ 175+
Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 134+
Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 111+
Econo Lodge Chaparral Motel Ballina
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 127+

Hiring a car in Ballina

Expect to pay S$ 1.68 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$ 20.14 and S$ 26.85. Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballina, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.68 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$ 20.14 and S$ 26.85. Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ballina, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.