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 April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in April
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 12h 25m.

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 Thrifty and Hertz, 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 12h 25m.

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 Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,233 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,676 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,608 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,964 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (242 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,321 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,918 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,101 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,075 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (569 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (477 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$ 217+
Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 114+
Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 118+

Hiring a car in Ballina

Hiring a car in Ballina costs S$ 114 per day, on average, or S$ 796 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

Expect to pay S$ 1.95 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$ 23.32 and S$ 31.09. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ballina costs S$ 114 per day, on average, or S$ 796 if you want to hire it for 7 days.

Expect to pay S$ 1.95 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$ 23.32 and S$ 31.09. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.