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Ballina Airport, Ballina, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Standard Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • Man.
Everything Fleet
$32.07 per day
Intermediate SUV
VW Tiguan or similar
VW Tiguan
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$53.50 per day
Compact
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$61.28 per day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$65.28 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size SUV
Mazda CX-9 or similar
Mazda CX-9
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$111.51 per day
Premium Van
Kia Carnival or similar
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$116.51 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Subaru XV or similar
Subaru XV
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Everything Fleet
$57.58 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
Toyota Kluger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$104.16 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:40 AM on 1/31/25. 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
$75 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%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Ballina Airport

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 $32 per day
  • Medium cars - from $61 per day
  • Vans - from $77 per day
  • SUVs - 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

  • 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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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. Gold Coast Airport from $12.61 per day
    74.7 km / 46.4 miles away
  2. Brisbane Archerfield from $42.39 per day
    150.5 km / 93.5 miles away
  3. Brisbane Rocklea from $40.86 per day
    152.1 km / 94.5 miles away
  4. Brisbane Tingalpa from $38.25 per day
    156.9 km / 97.5 miles away
  5. Downtown from $31.66 per day
    161.1 km / 100.1 miles away
  6. Brisbane Fortitude Valley from $34.63 per day
    161.3 km / 100.2 miles away
  7. Brisbane Ascot from $76.17 per day
    163.4 km / 101.5 miles away
  8. Brisbane Airport from $13.70 per day
    167 km / 103.8 miles away
  9. Coffs Harbour Airport from $34.42 per day
    170.8 km / 106.1 miles away
  10. Brisbane Brendale from $42.10 per day
    178 km / 110.6 miles away
  11. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $23.52 per day
    215.8 km / 134.1 miles away
  12. Sunshine Coast Airport from $14.82 per day
    252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
  13. Armidale Airport from $51.07 per day
    266.1 km / 165.3 miles away
  14. Port Macquarie Airport from $28.51 per day
    297 km / 184.5 miles away
  15. Tamworth Airport from $24.15 per day
    361.9 km / 224.9 miles away
  16. Moree Airport from $35.15 per day
    367.8 km / 228.5 miles away
  17. Hervey Bay Airport from $53.36 per day
    396.6 km / 246.4 miles away
  18. Hervey Bay Downtown from $47.96 per day
    402.4 km / 250 miles away
  19. Bundaberg Airport from $53.36 per day
    454.1 km / 282.2 miles away
  20. Bundaberg Downtown from $38.76 per day
    457.3 km / 284.2 miles away

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
$44.26
January
$42.28
February
$54.43
March
$58.87
April
$55.50
May
$60.51
June
$61.39
July
$63.40
August
$56.83
September
$62.91
October
$43.44
November
$47.24
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Ballina Airport is February — when rental costs average $42.28 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 33% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $63.40 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 May the average rental period is 9 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Ballina Airport
6
January
6
February
5
March
5
April
9
May
3
June
4
July
3
August
2
September
5
October
5
November
5
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 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
240%
January
86%
February
178%
March
92%
April
43%
May
49%
June
43%
July
49%
August
18%
September
37%
October
154%
November
209%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers SIXT, Everything Fleet, Europcar, Thrifty, Dollar
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $32 per day
Cheapest supplier Everything Fleet

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
SIXT VW Tiguan 4 2 SUVs
Everything Fleet Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Everything Fleet Suzuki Swift 5 2 Small cars
SIXT Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
Everything Fleet Suzuki Swift 5 2 Small cars
Europcar MG 5 5 2 Large cars
Everything Fleet MG HS 5 2 SUVs
Everything Fleet Toyota Hilux 4 4 Large cars
SIXT Toyota Yaris Cross Aut. 5 1 SUVs
SIXT Toyota Corolla Hatch 5 2 Large cars

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 Aut.
2/9/24
Wedding
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.
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
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$75.24
Lowest daily price
$32.07
Total cars available
62

Top 11 suppliers at Ballina Airport in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9.3 / 39 reviews
+61266867955
Terminal Building, Ballina NSW 2478
$54 - $95
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:30
Tue:
08:00 - 17:30
Wed:
08:00 - 17:30
Thu:
08:00 - 17:30
Fri:
08:00 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 17:30
Sun:
08:00 - 17:30
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.9 / 10 reviews
+610266862992
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$61 - $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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.9 / 12 reviews
+610266862143
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$61 - $104
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:30
Tue:
08:30 - 17:30
Wed:
08:30 - 17:30
Thu:
08:30 - 17:30
Fri:
08:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:30 - 17:30
Sun:
08:30 - 18:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.7 / 14 reviews
+61136139
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$62 - $144
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:30
Tue:
08:30 - 17:30
Wed:
08:30 - 17:30
Thu:
08:30 - 17:30
Fri:
08:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:30 - 17:30
Sun:
08:30 - 18:00
Everything Fleet
Everything Fleet
Very good 8.5 / 4 reviews
+61131381
Ballina Airport,210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
$32 - $107
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
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4 / 1 review
+610266869955
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478,
$32 - $107
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
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 2 reviews
+611800501934
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$67 - $155
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:30
Tue:
08:30 - 17:30
Wed:
08:30 - 17:30
Thu:
08:30 - 17:30
Fri:
08:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:30 - 17:30
Sun:
08:30 - 18:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+610266867650
210 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
$67 - $155
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
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 1 review
+610266862992
Airport, Airport Terminal, Southern Cross Dr, Ballina NSW 2478
$67 - $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
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
0266862143
Southern Cross Drive
$67 - $117
Working hours
Mon:
08:30 - 17:30
Tue:
08:30 - 17:30
Wed:
08:30 - 17:30
Thu:
08:30 - 17:30
Fri:
08:30 - 18:00
Sat:
08:30 - 17:30
Sun:
08:30 - 18:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+6166862992
Terminal Building,Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
$63 - $97
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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Ballina Airport (BNK)

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