Car Rental in Ballina
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Why rent a car in Ballina?
Located near the border between New South Wales and Queensland, Ballina is an increasingly popular tourist destination. The little town serves as a gateway to the Northern Rivers, a region famous for its splendid coastline, relaxed beach villages, and natural beauty. With a rental car, a number of other destinations like Brisbane and famous national parks are also within your reach.
One-Way Car Rentals in Ballina
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Ballina and drop off in another city include:
- From Ballina to Sydney - 7 offers from $65.48 per day
- From Ballina to Gold Coast - 7 offers from $59.58 per day
Top ways to enter Ballina
- Ballina Airport: Also known as Byron Gateway Airport, it serves about 300,000 travelers every year. The airport offers flights to and from some of the largest Australian cities like Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra. The airport is located just west of Ballina center.
- Lismore Airport: Another small and regional airport, it serves the largest settlement of the Northern Rivers. The airport hosts flights to and from Sydney, as well as a couple of regional destinations. Lismore Airport is about 40 km (25 miles) west of Ballina and can be reached in 40 minutes.
- Gold Coast Airport: Serving the famous beach destinations the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, this international airport offers flights by nine different airlines and serves both domestic and international routes. Located about 88 km (55 miles) north of Ballina, it can be reached in one hour.
- Brisbane Airport: By far the largest in Queensland and the third-busiest in Australia, Brisbane Airport handles more than 20 million passengers every year. In addition to many domestic flights, the airport also provides connections with destinations in Oceania, South and East Asia, the Middle East, and North America. Located 195 km (121 miles) north of Ballina, the airport can be reached in two hours and ten minutes.
Top destinations and activities
- Byron Bay. The main settlement of the Northern Rivers, Byron Bay receives a whopping 1.7 million visitors every year, nearly 60 times the amount of its permanent residents. While some feel the town has become too crowded and look for more relaxed alternatives in coastal villages up and down the coast, Byron Bay remains an amazing place to challenge yourself on a surfboard, watch whales, or simply soak up the sun.
- Lennox Head. Located just 20 km (12 miles) south of Byron Bay and 15 km (9 miles) north of Ballina, Lennox Head is another beloved beach destination. Famous for its stunning coastline and many restaurants and bars, the area is also home to an official national surfing reserve, beautiful reefs, and some of the best snorkeling in all of Australia.
- Mount Warning National Park. Its name might sound ominous to some — it is named after the world’s largest extinct shield volcano — but Mount Warning National Park is one the most scenic areas in the Northern Rivers region. Located just over an hour’s drive north of Ballina, the park’s hiking trails weave through a tropical highland landscape with a truly primeval atmosphere. While at the national park, pay a visit to the World Heritage Rainforest Centre to learn more about the ecosystem around you. Other nature areas near Ballina include Mount Jerusalem, Nightcap, and Richmond Range National Parks.
Traffic and parking
- One of the largest road hazards in Australia are the wildlife, especially outside cities and towns. Take extra caution when driving in bad weather or after dark as this is when most of the collisions with wildlife take place.
- Mobile coverage is very rarely available outside of major highways and population centers, so take extra caution when traveling in nature areas.
- Another great risk when traveling outside of main highways is the heat. The temperatures can reach extremes very easily, especially during the summer months and in inland areas. Always stay properly hydrated and set out your route in advance to be able to supplement your water supplies.
- Driving under influence laws differ from territory to territory in Australia. In New South Wales, the legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.00% for novice drivers and drivers with provisional licences. Exceeding the limit can lead to large fines and a driver licence ban.
- The insurance and car documentation needs to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
- If you’re the driver, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
- The primary, nationwide emergency number in Australia is 000. The New South Wales Poisons Information Centre number is 131 126.
Toll roads
There are a number of toll roads in Australia, mainly in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. In New South Wales, there are nine currently active toll roads, which is more than in the rest of the country combined.
Most toll roads in Australia use an “open roll system” with mainline barrier toll points. All toll roads in Australia use a cashless payment system. You can purchase a prepaid pass for most toll roads. Some rental cars in Australia are equipped with an electronic toll transponder, the price of which is usually included in the rental price. Ask your car rental supplier about it in advance.
Different toll roads are operated by different companies, so there is no nationwide fee system in place.
Car Rental Prices in Ballina
Top 20 Cities near Ballina
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Sydney Car Rentals from $53.95 per day608.8 km / 378.3 miles away
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Brisbane Car Rentals from $37.90 per day167.0 km / 103.8 miles away
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Gold Coast Car Rentals from $35.91 per day74.7 km / 46.4 miles away
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Newcastle Car Rentals from $56.04 per day493.6 km / 306.7 miles away
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Marcoola Car Rentals from $26.64 per day252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
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Canberra Car Rentals from $38.21 per day829.2 km / 515.2 miles away
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Surfers Paradise Car Rentals from $56.86 per day93.2 km / 57.9 miles away
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Coffs Harbour Car Rentals from $41.13 per day170.8 km / 106.2 miles away
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Mackay Car Rentals from $38.90 per day962.1 km / 597.8 miles away
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Rockhampton Car Rentals from $65.90 per day680.2 km / 422.6 miles away
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Hervey Bay Car Rentals from $65.60 per day396.6 km / 246.5 miles away
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Toowoomba Car Rentals from $36.32 per day212.5 km / 132.0 miles away
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Port Macquarie Car Rentals from $44.73 per day297.0 km / 184.6 miles away
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Wollongong Car Rentals from $23.24 per day669.9 km / 416.3 miles away
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Bundaberg Car Rentals from $47.53 per day457.3 km / 284.2 miles away
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Dubbo Car Rentals from $41.75 per day607.9 km / 377.7 miles away
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Wagga Wagga Car Rentals from $38.90 per day908.2 km / 564.3 miles away
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Gladstone Car Rentals from $47.42 per day599.2 km / 372.3 miles away
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Lismore Car Rentals from $91.47 per day29.5 km / 18.3 miles away
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Tamworth Car Rentals from $24.95 per day361.9 km / 224.9 miles away
Top 20 Locations near Ballina
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Ballina Airport Car Rentals from $50.89 per day0.9 km / 0.6 miles away
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Lismore Airport Car Rentals from $91.47 per day28.7 km / 17.8 miles away
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Gold Coast Airport Car Rentals from $35.91 per day75.1 km / 46.7 miles away
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Grafton Airport Car Rentals from $91.46 per day114.3 km / 71.1 miles away
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Brisbane Archerfield Car Rentals from $54.02 per day150.7 km / 93.7 miles away
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Brisbane Rocklea Car Rentals from $39.09 per day152.3 km / 94.6 miles away
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Brisbane Tingalpa Car Rentals from $62.72 per day157.1 km / 97.6 miles away
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Brisbane Fortitude Valley Car Rentals from $89.26 per day161.6 km / 100.4 miles away
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Brisbane Ascot Car Rentals from $94.79 per day163.6 km / 101.7 miles away
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Brisbane Domestic Airport (BNET02) Car Rentals from $63.61 per day167.0 km / 103.8 miles away
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Brisbane Airport Car Rentals from $37.90 per day167.3 km / 103.9 miles away
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Coffs Harbour Airport Car Rentals from $41.13 per day170.2 km / 105.7 miles away
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Brisbane Brendale Car Rentals from $54.02 per day178.2 km / 110.8 miles away
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Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Car Rentals from $41.52 per day215.6 km / 134.0 miles away
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Sunshine Coast Airport Car Rentals from $26.64 per day252.7 km / 157.0 miles away
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Armidale Airport Car Rentals from $38.36 per day265.2 km / 164.8 miles away
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Port Macquarie Airport Car Rentals from $44.73 per day296.4 km / 184.2 miles away
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Taree Airport Car Rentals from $95.11 per day353.9 km / 219.9 miles away
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Tamworth Airport Car Rentals from $24.95 per day361.0 km / 224.3 miles away
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Moree Airport Car Rentals from $35.43 per day367.0 km / 228.0 miles away
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Car Rental Information
Car rental locations | 2 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | SIXT, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, Dollar |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Vans |
Lowest price | $57 per day |
Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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SIXT | MG HS Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
SIXT | Kia Rio | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
SIXT | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small cars | |
SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Vans |
SIXT | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
SIXT | Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Europcar | MG 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car Rental Statistics
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