Car Hire at Ballina Airport

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Ballina Airport, Ballina, Australia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or comparable
Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
€50.50 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€54.26 per day
Compact
MG 3 or comparable
MG 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€55.54 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
€71.39 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or comparable
Nissan X-Trail
  • 4
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
€93.55 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger or comparable
Toyota Kluger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€94.66 per day
Premium Van
Kia Carnival or comparable
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€94.92 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
€54.83 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:51 on 14/07/2025. 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
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
€71 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
10.0 / 10

Airport information

Score
6.4
  • Getting to the airport 7.1
  • Check-in and departures 7.2
  • Facilities and services 6.1
  • Wi-Fi 6.5
  • Dining and car hire services 5.9
  • Lounge 5.9

Ballina Airport (BNK)

  • IATA: BNK
  • ICAO: YBNA
  • Name: Ballina Airport (BNK)
  • Distance from the city centre: 2.5 miles / 4 km

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In which month is car hire at Ballina Airport the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Ballina Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Ballina Airport
€42.94
January
€44.26
February
€47.38
March
€46.49
April
€36.82
May
€38.89
June
€48.74
July
€61.51
August
€55.14
September
€61.04
October
€42.38
November
€45.83
December
The best month to hire a car at Ballina Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is €36.82 per day. This is 23% less than the yearly average and 40% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is €61.51 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Ballina Airport?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 8 days, while in September, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Ballina Airport
6
January
4
February
4
March
6
April
5
May
5
June
8
July
3
August
2
September
5
October
5
November
5
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Ballina Airport?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Ballina Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in January in comparison to hiring a car in in September.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Ballina Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
178%
January
123%
February
105%
March
155%
April
96%
May
105%
June
100%
July
37%
August
14%
September
27%
October
105%
November
155%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Everything Fleet, SIXT, Europcar, Thrifty, Keddy
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, People Carriers
Lowest price €50 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency 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 People Carriers
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.

Australia
MG HS
03/03/2025
Crystal Castle was amazing Miss Margarita in Byron a great place to eat Byron Lighthouse great walking spot and views Minyan falls lovely

Car Hire 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
€71.21
Lowest daily price
€50.50
Total cars available
55

Top 10 suppliers at Ballina Airport in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9.3 / 42 reviews
+61266867955
Terminal Building, Ballina NSW 2478
€50 - €118
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
Europcar
Europcar
Exceptional 9 / 11 reviews
+610266862992
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
€56 - €95
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
Hertz
Hertz
Exceptional 9 / 12 reviews
0266862143
Southern Cross Drive
€57 - €71
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.8 / 14 reviews
+61136139
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
€54 - €89
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
Dollar
Very good 8.6 / 2 reviews
+611800501934
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
€60 - €73
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
Avis
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
+610266867650
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
€60 - €73
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
Budget
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
+610266869955
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478,
€60 - €73
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
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
0266862143
Southern Cross Drive
€60 - €73
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
Keddy
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+610266862992
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
€65 - €113
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
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
610266862992
Terminal Building,Ballina Byron Gateway Airport,Ballina,New South Wales , 2478,Au
€65 - €113
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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