Car Rental at Ballina Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Ballina Airport
Special
Mystery Car
or similar
$56.61
per day
Ballina Airport
Compact
Nissan Micra
or similar
$62.88
per day
Ballina Airport
Standard
Kia Cerato
or similar
$67.89
per day
Ballina Airport
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3
or similar
$68.83
per day
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Ballina Airport
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS
or similar
$69.72
per day
Ballina Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$87.27
per day
Ballina Airport
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar
$127.89
per day
Ballina Airport
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger
or similar
$114.62
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:09 on 2024-07-13. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$82 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
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 $66 per day
- Medium cars - from $63 per day
- Vans - from $115 per day
- SUVs - from $61 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)
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
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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 February — when rental costs average $41.97 per day. This is 28% cheaper than the yearly average and 34% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $63.89 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 May the average rental period is 9 days, while in July, 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 December, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches at Ballina Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Europcar, Thrifty, Dollar, Budget |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $57 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | MG ZS | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | BYD Atto 3 (Electric) | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | MG HS Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Europcar | MG 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Toyota Corolla Hatch | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Mystery Car | 4 | 2 | |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 0 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Kia Cerato Aut. | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| 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 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.
February 9, 2024
Wedding
HH
Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
June 4, 2023
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
March 20, 2020
Watch potholes on most minor roads
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Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
9.2 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$81.96
Lowest daily price
$56.61
Total cars available
66
Top 9 suppliers at Ballina Airport in 2024
+61266867955
Terminal Building, Ballina NSW 2478
$57 - $183
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
+610266862143
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$73 - $152
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-19:00
+610266862992
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$68 - $115
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
+61136139
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$66 - $150
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-19:00
Budget
+610266869955
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478,
$63 - $83
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
+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
Dollar
+611800501934
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$70 - $134
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:00
Tue:08:00-19:00
Wed:08:00-19:00
Thu:08:00-19:00
Fri:08:00-19:00
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-19:00
Keddy
+610266862992
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$75 - $128
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
+6166862992
Terminal Building,Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
$68 - $104
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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