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 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$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ballina in July
Estimated hotel price
S$ 154
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 17h 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 SafeDrive 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 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 SafeDrive Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Ballina

Airlines serving Ballina

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,029 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,463 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,066 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,326 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,943 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,009 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (942 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,047 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (533 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,811 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (485 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (424 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (497 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$ 173+
Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 105+
Ballina Homestead Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 129+

Hiring a car in Ballina

Expect to pay S$ 1.39 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$ 16.63 and S$ 22.18. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Hilux or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.39 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$ 16.63 and S$ 22.18. The most frequently booked car type in Ballina is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Hilux or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.