Car Rental at Ballina Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Ballina Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Ballina Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Ballina Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 10 suppliers at Ballina Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
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
- SUVs - from €57 per day
- Medium cars - from €56 per day
- Large cars - from €51 per day
- Vans - from €81 per day
- Small cars - from €54 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)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Ballina Airport
- Gold Coast Airportfrom €17.10 per day74.7 km / 46.42 miles away
- Brisbane Archerfieldfrom €51.18 per day150.5 km / 93.52 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom €30.55 per day152.1 km / 94.51 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpafrom €30.83 per day156.9 km / 97.49 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from €30.74 per day161.1 km / 100.1 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom €33.94 per day161.3 km / 100.23 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom €56.00 per day163.4 km / 101.53 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom €21.78 per day167 km / 103.77 miles away
- Coffs Harbour Airportfrom €31.27 per day170.8 km / 106.13 miles away
- Brisbane Brendalefrom €52.45 per day178 km / 110.6 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom €33.56 per day215.8 km / 134.09 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom €27.97 per day252.3 km / 156.77 miles away
- Armidale Airportfrom €30.11 per day266.1 km / 165.35 miles away
- Port Macquarie Airportfrom €36.63 per day297 km / 184.55 miles away
- Tamworth Airportfrom €35.60 per day361.9 km / 224.87 miles away
- Moree Airportfrom €32.05 per day367.8 km / 228.54 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom €38.29 per day396.6 km / 246.44 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom €34.95 per day402.4 km / 250.04 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom €36.15 per day454.1 km / 282.16 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom €34.14 per day457.3 km / 284.15 miles away
Map of top car rental locations





When to book at Ballina Airport and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month August | ||
Average price €39 | A good deal €58 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Large cars |
€43
in January
€44
in February
€46
in March
€46
in April
€37
in May
€39
in June
€47
in July
€62
in August
€55
in September
€61
in October
€44
in November
€46
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Ballina Airport is May — when rental costs average €36.82 per day. This is 7% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €61.51 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.
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.
1.7 times in January
1.2 times in February
1.1 times in March
1.5 times in April
0.9 times in May
Same as average in June
1.2 times in July
0.4 times in August
0.1 times in September
0.3 times in October
Same as average in November
1.5 times in December
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.
6 days in January
4 days in February
5 days in March
6 days in April
5 days in May
5 days in June
7 days in July
3 days in August
2 days in September
5 days in October
5 days in November
5 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Everything Fleet, SIXT, Europcar, Thrifty, Keddy |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Vans |
🤑 Lowest price | €51 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 | SUV |
Everything Fleet | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 2 | Small car |
SIXT | VW Tiguan | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Everything Fleet | Suzuki Jimny | 3 | 1 | SUV |
Everything Fleet | MG HS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Everything Fleet | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 2 | Small car |
SIXT | BYD Atto 3 | 5 | 1 | SUV |
Everything Fleet | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
SIXT | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Ballina Airport
Car rental statistics
Top 10 suppliers at Ballina Airport in 2025






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