The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) is located in the heart of the beautiful Northern Rivers district, a five minute drive from the centre of Ballina. VroomVroomVroom makes searching and comparing Australia’s leading hire car providers a breeze. Reserve your ideal vehicle and we’ll make sure it’s ready for you to collect from Ballina Byron Airport.
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
 Starts at AUD $103/day From December 04, 2023 to December 09, 2023 |  Starts at AUD $105/day From December 02, 2023 to December 05, 2023 |
 Starts at AUD $110/day From December 04, 2023 to December 09, 2023 |  Starts at AUD $152/day From December 04, 2023 to December 09, 2023 |
*Rates last updated on December 01, 2023 Rental rate prices displayed were available in response to a search at 7:03 am on December 01, 2023 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.
Please note that the depot hours below may change at any time without notice.
There is one domestic terminal and a selection of on-site car rental brands to choose from at the airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find Ballina Byron Gateway Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.
The Ballina Byron Gateway Airport operates domestically and is serviced by four airlines — FlyPelican, Jetstar, REX Regional Express, and Virgin.
Where are the on-airport hire car desks?
The on-airport hire car desks are located in the main lobby of the airport terminal.
Where are the on-airport hire cars parked?
The hire cars are parked in the car park outside the terminal entrance.
What should I do if the car hire desk is unattended?
Hopefully, the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.
If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.
If you still have no luck finding assistance, contact us. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned desks and rest assured there’s usually someone who can help out in the car park where the rental cars are located.
Returning an on-airport hire car
You’ll need to return your rental car to the same location where you picked up your rental car.
The information in this section was last reviewed on June 20, 2023.
Prices start at AUD $103 per day for an Intermediate SUV, up to AUD $206 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $103 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $152 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport.
The highest-rated rental car at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport is Toyota Camry Hybrid or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider at Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, based on ratings by our customers.
There are signs as you enter the airport on Southern Cross Drive that will direct you to the car park for car hire returns. Park and lock your vehicle and return the keys in the terminal building. Many of the car hire suppliers will have a key return box if the desk is unattended.
The BP on Southern Cross Drive is the closest fuel station to Ballina Byron Airport. If you refill within a 20-kilometre radius on your way to the airport, the gauge should stay full. The Vroom Fuel Price Compare app can help you find the cheapest fuel price in real-time. Don’t forget to keep a copy of your fuel receipt in the car when you return it to the rental company.
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