Car hire in Ballina — Byron, Lennox Head and the Northern Rivers coast
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Located in Northern New South Wales, Ballina is close to the surf and sand of famous Byron Bay along with the Byron hinterland.
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Mini Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 22 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $85/day
Compact Car
Mg 3 Core or similar
View offerTravel 22 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $99/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 22 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $110/day
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 22 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $97/day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
View offerTravel 22 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $102/day
Premium Passenger Van
Kia Carnival or similar
View offerTravel 22 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $138/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 15, 2026 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
All rates are in AUD, include mandatory fees, and were last updated on 15 September, 2026. Use the search tool for a live quote.
Ballina price guide
Summary
- The typical hire is four days: 46.5% of rentals run three days or less and three-quarters finish inside six
- Quick maths: a standard SUV at $66.94/day will cost $267.76 for a four-day hire
- The cheapest isn’t always the most popular — but this time it is: intermediate SUVs (21%) are also the second most booked category.
Daily rates by vehicle type
| Vehicle type | 12-month range Calculated using the middle 90% of daily rates over 2025 to show typical seasonal variation. | This week vs typical Compared against the 7-day rolling median rate for this vehicle category. Individual booking dates, pickup locations, and provider availability will alter final pricing. |
|---|---|---|
| CARS | ||
Economy car | 12-month range $52 - $105/dayCalculated using the middle 90% of daily rates over 2025 to show typical seasonal variation. | This week Compared against the 7-day rolling median rate for this vehicle category. Individual booking dates, pickup locations, and provider availability will alter final pricing. $61 · above average |
Compact car | 12-month range $81 - $146/day | This week $99 · average for September |
Intermediate car | 12-month range $44 - $122/day | This week $97 · above average |
Standard car | 12-month range $91 - $153/day | This week $99 · above average |
Fullsize car | 12-month range $122 - $161/day | This week $123 · annual low |
| SUVS | ||
Compact SUV | 12-month range $52 - $145/day | This week $104 · above average |
Intermediate SUV | 12-month range $51 - $179/day | This week $57 · above average |
Standard SUVMost booked | 12-month range $60 - $187/day | This week $67 · above average |
Fullsize SUV | 12-month range $166 - $212/day | This week $167 · near cheapest |
| PEOPLE MOVERS | ||
People mover | 12-month range $130 - $281/day | This week $151 · average for September |
Cheapest provider this week
Only on VroomVroomVroom| Provider | Cheapest this week | Renter ratings | Compare prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything Fleet | $57/day | 4.8 (8) | Check prices → |
| Sixt | $84/day | 4.4 (13) | Check prices → |
| Thrifty | $95/day | 3.8 (1) | Check prices → |
| Europcar | $99/day | Unrated | Check prices → |
| Hertz | $100/day | 4.7 (3) | Check prices → |
Rates shown are indicative daily estimates based on historical booking data. 12-month ranges represent typical market pricing (excluding extreme top and bottom outliers). Actual prices fluctuate in real time based on availability, lead time, season, and location, and may exclude optional add-ons, local taxes, or young driver fees.
Flying into Ballina Airport?
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) is a 4 km — or seven minute — drive north of Ballina via Southern Cross Drive.
Regional airports near Ballina
Car rental depots in Ballina
Most rental car providers in Ballina operate from a precinct just one kilometre from the airport but around four kilometres from the centre of town. While the depots are relatively close to one another, they’re not a comfortable walking distance from Ballina itself.
Avis Ballina
N/A3/210 Southern Cross Drive Airport Business Centre
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00
Budget Ballina
N/A1/27 Southern Cross Dr (Country)
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, w/e 08:30–16:00
Dollar Ballina Downtown
N/ACnr Cessna & De Havilland Cres
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–16:00, Sun 09:00–14:00
Europcar Ballina City
N/AShed 2 - 204 Southern Cross Drive
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–11:00, Sun 09:00–12:00
Everything Fleet Ballina Airport
4.8 (8)3 Southern Cross Drive
Mon–Sun 08:00–17:00Everyfleet knew our flight details but we still had to get a guy to call them. For the few dollars I saved I'd use Budget etc in the future! (Tasaneeya M. · Aug 2026)
Hertz Ballina Downtown
4.7 (3)Cnr Cessna & De Havilland Cres
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–16:00, Sun 09:00–14:00
Sixt Ballina City
4.4 (13)3/188 Southern Cross Drive
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, w/e 08:00–11:00
Thrifty Ballina Downtown
3.8 (1)Cnr Cessna & De Havilland Cres
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–16:00, Sun 09:00–14:00
Car hire around Ballina
Organising to pick up your hire car from Ballina may be convenient, but if it’s high season and you can’t find the vehicle you’re after, there are other nearby towns worth considering.
Local expert tips when renting a car in Ballina
Behind the wheel itself? Our Ballina driving tips cover road rules, parking and local quirks
The “Byron Effect”
Byron Bay lays just 30 km — or a 35 minute drive — north of Ballina via the Pacific Highway, making Ballina Byron Gateway Airport the natural gateway to Byron. Keep this in mind, as demand (for flights and rental cars) can spike due to events in Byron Bay, and it’s a good idea to book earlier near these events.
The Gold Coast backup
Thanks to the Pacific Highway upgrade, the around 190 km drive from Ballina to Brisbane is entirely on dual carriageway, and takes just one hour and 20 minutes — if you can’t find flights into Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, consider flying into the Gold Coast, renting a car from there, and driving down to Ballina.
Excess & wildlife
Ballina is a small place, and when driving out of town, you’re into the countryside in no time. As such, watch out for native wildlife — especially around dawn and dusk when animals tend to be most active.
Need a van or ute?
If you’re after a rental ute, van or truck, it’s possible to rent commercial vehicles in Ballina itself — Europcar, Hertz and Sixt all have a selection for rent.
Also need a campervan or a ute?
Campervan hire in Byron Bay
Compare Apollo, Britz, JUCY and more. Deposit or upfront payment applies to campervans.
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Ute, van & truck hire
Moving or hauling? Compare commercial vehicles — pay at pickup.
Compare commercials →Ballina car hire FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a car in Ballina?
For a rental period from 22 September to 29 September 2026, prices range from AUD $81 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $189 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Ballina.
What is the cheapest car rental in Ballina?
The cheapest car rental in Ballina for the rental period from 22 September to 29 September 2026 is a Kia Picanto or similar from Sixt costing AUD $76 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Ballina?
Booking your hire car in Ballina 28 days beforehand can save you over 13 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Ballina?
The price of a minivan hired in Ballina from 22 September to 25 September 2026 ranges from AUD $138 to AUD $200 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Ballina.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Ballina?
The highest-rated rental car in Ballina is Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or Similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Ballina?
Everything Fleet is our highest-rated car hire provider in Ballina, scoring an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Ballina?
Everything Fleet is the cheapest car rental company in Ballina, with rates from AUD $57 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Is Ballina the best place to hire a car for Byron Bay?
Byron Bay is around 30 km (or 22 km as the crow flies) to the north of Ballina, and Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is the closest airport, so if you’re planning on having a rental car for your stay in Byron Bay, and you’re flying in, renting your car in Ballina makes a lot of sense.
Where exactly are the Ballina rental car depots?
Ballina has two clusters of rental car depots, and all are closer to the airport than to Ballina itself. There are the on-airport depots located right at the airport, and a second cluster are in a business park just one kilometre south of the airport.
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Fyshwick Downtown
5/5 · Jodie S. · Jul 2026
Easy to navigate, user friendly
Booked: Passenger Van
Melbourne Airport
5/5 · Roy C. · Jun 2026
Seamless
Booked: Passenger Van
Fyshwick Downtown
5/5 · DARYL M. · Jun 2026
Great
Booked: Passenger Van
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