Car Rental at Ballina Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similar
$58.59 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
$62.95 per day
Compact
MG 3 or similar
$64.43 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$82.82 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or similar
$108.53 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
$109.82 per day
Premium Van
Kia Carnival or similar
$110.12 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
$63.61 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:51 AM on 7/14/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$83 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport travel guide
Named after a local town, and sometimes also known as the Byron Gateway, Ballina Airport is the main entry point of the Northern Rivers region in the northernmost part of the Australian state of New South Wales, near the border with Queensland. These are three of the most interesting attractions on the North Coast:
- Ballina. Located just a stone’s throw south of the airport, the town of Ballina borders three bodies of water: North Creek, Richmond River, and the Pacific. Unsurprisingly, there is a wealth of attractive beaches in the area, including some excellent surfing spots. Ballina is also famous for the Big Prawn, the largest prawn sculpture on the planet, and a nod to one of the staples of the local cuisine.
- Byron Bay. Arguably the most famous settlement in the Northern Rivers – which is sometimes also called the Rainbow Region – Byron Bay has long attracted both Australian and foreign visitors thanks to the beauty of its natural landscape, surfing and diving opportunities, and, naturally, beaches. The territory around the city includes Cape Byron Bay Conservation Area, a nature refuge and the easternmost point on the Australian mainland. The drive from the Ballina Airport to Byron Bay takes only about 30 minutes.
- Wollumbin National Park. Formerly known as the Mount Warning National Park after the 1,150-meter (3,770 feet) peak at its heart, Wollumbin is one of the most interesting nature areas in this part of the country. The mount itself is the remaining cauldron of a long-extinct volcano, and the park is home to various marsupial, bird, and reptile species. The word Wollumbin means ‘cloud-catcher’ in the local Bundjalung language. The drive from Ballina to the park takes just under two hours.
Top international routes
- Sydney
- Melbourne
Main airlines
Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, and Pelican are the four airlines that fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
Terminals
A very small airport by international standards, there is only one, easily accessible terminal. As of 2023, expansion and development of the airport’s security systems and parking areas are underway.
Location
The airport is about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) north of Ballina’s city center and some 35 km (22 miles) south of Byron Bay. The trip to the latter takes about 25-30 minutes.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $59 per day
- Medium cars - from $64 per day
- Vans - from $94 per day
- Small cars - from $63 per day
- SUVs - from $66 per day
Car rental desks
Most are located inside the terminal.
Services and facilities
A very small and cozy airport, it has a shop, a cafeteria, an ATM, and a visitor information desk. The airport offers free Wi-Fi.
Nearest gas station
An Ampol gas station at the address 44 Pacific Highway is about halfway between the airport and the city and can be reached by car in about five minutes. This station has different opening hours, depending on the day of the week. There are a number of other gas stations near the airport and in Ballina.
Popular one-way rentals
- Byron Bay (34 km / 21 miles)
- Gold Coast (100 km / 62 miles)
- Brisbane (164 km / 102 miles)
- Surfers Paradise (93 km / 58 miles)
- Toowoomba (268 km / 167 miles)
- Ipswich (184 km / 115 miles)
Fact checked by
Maddy Cornelius
Maddy is the blogger, world explorer, cook, and photographer behind Maddy’s Avenue. Originally from the sunny shores of California, Maddy has lived around the world, from Australia and New Zealand to Mexico and Costa Rica. She lives on the road as a digital nomad. Her travel & food blog, Maddy’s Avenue, is here to inspire you to live a bold life; to discover yourself and the world around you at greater depths - one forkful, or one plane ticket, at a time.
Airport info
Ballina Airport (BNK)
- IATA: BNK
- ICAO: YBNA
- Name: Ballina Airport (BNK)
- Distance from city: 2.5 miles / 4 km
Top 20 locations near Ballina Airport
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Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Ballina Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Ballina Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Ballina Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Ballina Airport is May — when rental costs average $42.72 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $71.36 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Ballina Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 7 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Ballina Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Ballina Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Ballina Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Ballina Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Everything Fleet, SIXT, Europcar, Thrifty, Keddy |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $59 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everything Fleet | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Everything Fleet | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| SIXT | VW Tiguan | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Everything Fleet | Suzuki Jimny | 3 | 1 | SUVs |
| Everything Fleet | MG HS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Everything Fleet | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| SIXT | BYD Atto 3 | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| Everything Fleet | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
GS
Australia
MG HS Aut.
2/9/24
Wedding
HH
Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
6/4/23
First stop after Ballina was Lenix head. Went to the pub for a great meal and met Chris Hemsworth. Wow. amazing waterfalls great. Eateries crystal caves was an eye-opener swimming in the surf, sunsets and stargazing. Talented buskers, friendly people, and staff everywhere we ate.
CW
Australia
Kia Rio
3/20/20
Watch potholes on most minor roads
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
9.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$82.61
Lowest daily price
$58.59
Total cars available
55
Top 10 suppliers at Ballina Airport in 2025
+61266867955
Terminal Building, Ballina NSW 2478
$59 - $137
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
+610266862992
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$64 - $110
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 19:00
Tue:
07:30 - 19:00
Wed:
07:30 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
07:30 - 19:00
Sat:
07:30 - 19:00
Sun:
07:30 - 19:00
0266862143
Southern Cross Drive
$66 - $83
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
+61136139
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$63 - $103
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Dollar
+611800501934
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$70 - $85
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Avis
+610266867650
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
$70 - $85
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
15:00 - 17:00
Sun:
15:00 - 17:00
Budget
+610266869955
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478,
$70 - $85
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 20:30
Tue:
08:00 - 20:30
Wed:
08:00 - 20:30
Thu:
08:00 - 20:30
Fri:
08:00 - 20:30
Sat:
08:00 - 19:00
Sun:
08:00 - 20:30
Firefly
0266862143
Southern Cross Drive
$70 - $85
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:30
Tue:
09:30 - 17:00
Wed:
09:30 - 17:30
Thu:
08:30 - 17:30
Fri:
08:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:30 - 17:30
Sun:
09:30 - 18:00
Keddy
+610266862992
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$76 - $131
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 19:00
Tue:
07:30 - 19:00
Wed:
07:30 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
07:30 - 19:00
Sat:
07:30 - 19:00
Sun:
07:30 - 19:00
Routes Car Rental
610266862992
Terminal Building,Ballina Byron Gateway Airport,Ballina,New South Wales , 2478,Au
$76 - $131
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 19:00
Tue:
07:30 - 19:00
Wed:
07:30 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
07:30 - 19:00
Sat:
07:30 - 19:00
Sun:
07:30 - 19:00
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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