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Ballina Airport, Ballina, Australia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$50.94 per day
Compact
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan or similar
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$53.29 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$58.61 per day
Standard
Nissan Pulsar or similar
Nissan Pulsar
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$93.52 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size Elite SUV
Audi Q7 or similar
Audi Q7
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$159.37 / per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes A250 or similar
Mercedes A250
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$62.77 / per day
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or similar
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$73.65 / per day
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$88.76 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:45 on 2023-05-29. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$80.11 / per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10.0
Ballina Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

Also known as Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, and located in the very northeastern corner of New South Wales, Ballina Airport serves the town of Ballina and the larger Northern Rivers area. A popular region amongst tourists, it attracts visitors with its beautiful beaches, relaxed coastal towns (such as Byron Bay, Brunswick Heads, and Lennox Head), rolling hinterland hills, and Mount Warning National Park.

While there are no international routes from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, domestic destinations served from it include Sydney, Newcastle, Dubbo, and 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 $53 per day
  • Vans - from $74 per day
  • Premium cars - from $97 per day
  • Small cars - from $51 per day
  • SUVs - from $55 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

  • Brisbane (186 km / 115 miles)
  • Gold Coast (114 km / 71 miles)
  • Toowoomba (290 km / 180 miles)
  • Sydney (740 km / 460 miles)
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Fact checked by:
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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

Rating
6.4
  • Getting to the airport 7.1
  • Check-in and departures 7.2
  • Terminal facilities 6.1
  • Wi-Fi 6.5
  • Restaurants and car rental services 5.9
  • Lounge 5.9

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

  1. Car Rental at Gold Coast Airport from $33.32 per day
    74.7 km / 46.4 miles away
  2. Car Rental in Brisbane Archerfield from $98.86 per day
    150.5 km / 93.5 miles away
  3. Car Rental in Brisbane Rocklea from $41.95 per day
    152.1 km / 94.5 miles away
  4. Car Rental in Brisbane Tingalpa from $39.25 per day
    156.9 km / 97.5 miles away
  5. Car Rental in Brisbane (Downtown) from $26.46 per day
    161.1 km / 100.1 miles away
  6. Car Rental in Brisbane Ascot from $49.12 per day
    163.4 km / 101.5 miles away
  7. Car Rental at Brisbane Airport from $34.64 per day
    167.0 km / 103.8 miles away
  8. Car Rental at Coffs Harbour Airport from $46.79 per day
    170.8 km / 106.1 miles away
  9. Car Rental in Brisbane Brendale from $98.86 per day
    178.0 km / 110.6 miles away
  10. Car Rental at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $43.57 per day
    215.8 km / 134.1 miles away
  11. Car Rental at Sunshine Coast Airport from $23.89 per day
    252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
  12. Car Rental at Armidale Airport from $33.32 per day
    266.1 km / 165.3 miles away
  13. Car Rental at Port Macquarie Airport from $39.26 per day
    297.0 km / 184.5 miles away
  14. Car Rental at Taree Airport from $67.67 per day
    354.6 km / 220.3 miles away
  15. Car Rental at Tamworth Airport from $34.21 per day
    361.9 km / 224.9 miles away
  16. Car Rental at Moree Airport from $35.69 per day
    367.8 km / 228.5 miles away
  17. Car Rental at Hervey Bay Airport from $39.26 per day
    396.6 km / 246.4 miles away
  18. Car Rental in Downtown Hervey Bay from $45.13 per day
    402.4 km / 250.0 miles away
  19. Car Rental at Bundaberg Airport from $46.15 per day
    454.1 km / 282.2 miles away
  20. Car Rental in Downtown Bundaberg from $41.95 per day
    457.3 km / 284.2 miles away

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Ballina Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Ballina Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Ballina Airport
$77.34
January
$63.99
February
$65.53
March
$68.61
April
$75.26
May
$54.10
June
$56.47
July
$71.19
August
$70.59
September
$72.86
October
$83.87
November
$76.25
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Ballina Airport is June — when rental costs average $54.10 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 35% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $83.87 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.

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 February the average rental period is 8 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average rental length at Ballina Airport
6
January
8
February
5
March
5
April
4
May
4
June
5
July
4
August
5
September
5
October
6
November
6
December

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 at Ballina Airport in February, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Ballina Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
128%
January
171%
February
102%
March
94%
April
68%
May
132%
June
102%
July
81%
August
85%
September
68%
October
77%
November
90%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers SIXT, Hertz, Europcar, Thrifty, Dollar
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Vans
Lowest price $51 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
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 Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs
Europcar MG 3 4 2 Medium cars
SIXT Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Kia Carnival 5 3 Vans

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

Australia
Kia Rio
March 20, 2020
Watch potholes on most minor roads

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
SIXT
9.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
Dollar
8.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$80.11
Lowest daily price
$50.94
Total cars available
47

Top 8 Suppliers at Ballina Airport in 2023

SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9.5 / 15 reviews
+61266867955
Terminal Building, Ballina NSW 2478
$59 - $97
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-16:00
Fri:08:00-16:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
Hertz
Hertz
Exceptional 9.3 / 12 reviews
+610266862143
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$91 - $159
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:30
Tue:08:00-18:30
Wed:08:00-18:30
Thu:08:00-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-18:30
Sun:08:00-18:30; 20:00-21:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Exceptional 9 / 9 reviews
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 8.9 / 4 reviews
+610266862992
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$85 - $117
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
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.8 / 1 reviews
+610266869955
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478,
$84 - $114
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
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.7
+610266867650
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
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:08:00-14:00; 15:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-14:00; 15:00-17:00
Keddy
Keddy
Excellent 8.5
+610266862992
Terminal Building Ballina/Byron Gateway Apt
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
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
+611800501934
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$53 - $57
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:30
Tue:08:00-18:30
Wed:08:00-18:30
Thu:08:00-18:30
Fri:08:00-18:30
Sat:08:00-18:30
Sun:08:00-18:30

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