The average price of a 7-day trip to Ballina is $3,139 for a solo traveler, $5,638 for a couple, and $10,569 for a family of 4. Ballina hotels range from $57 to $258 per night with an average of $102, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $380 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Belfast Aldergrove Airport (BFS) are between $148 and $5,136 per person for economy flights and $464 to $16,117 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $48 to $72 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Ballina, IE
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BFS and stay in a Ballina hotel:
- September 10th to March 25th (except the weeks of October 29th and December 17th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Ballina is usually early to mid March.
Average Ballina Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Ballina for a week is $885-$5,726($126-$818 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $72 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $117 to $4,622 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Ballina for a week is $1,400-$11,880($200-$1,697 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $144 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $234 to $9,244 for economy
Lodging: $72 to $100 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $77 to $95 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Ballina for a week is $2,508-$21,704($358-$3,101 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $288 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $468 to $18,488 for economy
Lodging: $144 to $200 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $116 to $143 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Ballina
How cheap can you make a vacation to Ballina? The cheapest trip to Ballina is about $79 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $100 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $48.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Ballina for a week is $552-$5,703($79-$815 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $21 to $43 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $117 to $4,622 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Ballina for a week is $816-$10,626($117-$1,518 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $86 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $234 to $9,244 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $57 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Ballina for a week is $1,632-$20,940($233-$2,991 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $172 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $468 to $18,488 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $114 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $140 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Ballina cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Ballina Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Ballina.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Ballina for a week is $1,607-$17,724($230-$2,532 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $151 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $311 to $11,879 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Ballina for a week is $2,590-$30,660($370-$4,380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $192 to $302 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $622 to $23,758 for first class
Lodging: $104 to $258 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $380 to $798 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Ballina for a week is $5,180-$58,926($740-$8,418 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $384 to $604 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,244 to $47,516 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $516 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $608 to $1,197 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Ballina Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Ballina is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Ballina due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Ballina Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Ballina hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Ballina.
Flight Costs to Ballina
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $5,136 average in early to mid July to a low of $148 in early to mid March. Median flight price is $224. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Ballina our data includes 160 originating airports, and 34 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Ballina from an airport like Ontario International (ONT) in Ontario, CA (the United States) for an average $15,940 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like London Luton (LTN) in London (the United Kingdom) at an average of just $85.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Ballina, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $4,988, so you can easily save about 3380% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Ballina can easily cost $320 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $21 per person. Private tours can cost $644 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.