The average price of a 7-day trip to South Ballina is $2,683 for a solo traveler, $4,819 for a couple, and $9,034 for a family of 4. South Ballina hotels range from $51 to $231 per night with an average of $74, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $600 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) are between $1,298 and $3,138 per person for economy flights and $4,073 to $9,847 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $33 to $84 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 South Ballina, NW, AU
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BNK and stay in a South Ballina hotel:
- February 19th to March 18th
- April 23rd to June 17th
- July 30th to November 11th (except the week of October 8th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in South Ballina is usually early September.
Average South Ballina Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit South Ballina for a week is $1,266-$4,252($181-$607 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $33 to $84 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $711 to $2,824 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $73 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit South Ballina for a week is $3,382-$8,292($483-$1,185 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $66 to $168 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,422 to $5,648 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $73 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $114 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit South Ballina for a week is $4,416-$14,824($631-$2,118 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $132 to $336 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,844 to $11,296 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $146 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $171 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to South Ballina
How cheap can you make a vacation to South Ballina? The cheapest trip to South Ballina is about $159 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $120 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 $45.
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 South Ballina for a week is $1,114-$4,050($159-$579 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $19 to $38 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $711 to $2,824 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit South Ballina for a week is $1,958-$7,140($280-$1,020 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $38 to $76 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,422 to $5,648 for economy
Lodging: $45 to $51 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $120 to $160 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit South Ballina for a week is $3,916-$13,896($559-$1,985 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $76 to $152 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,844 to $11,296 for economy
Lodging: $90 to $102 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $192 to $256 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is possible but not easy to travel to South Ballina cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury South 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 South Ballina.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit South Ballina for a week is $2,696-$15,952($385-$2,279 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $151 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,785 to $6,975 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit South Ballina for a week is $4,894-$23,984($699-$3,426 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $302 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,570 to $13,950 for first class
Lodging: $83 to $231 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $600 to $1,320 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit South Ballina for a week is $9,788-$44,800($1,398-$6,400 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $604 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $7,140 to $27,900 for first class
Lodging: $166 to $462 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $840 to $2,112 per night for a preferred vacation rental
South Ballina Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in South Ballina is about average than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in South 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.
South 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 South 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 South Ballina.
Flight Costs to South Ballina
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,138 average in late December to a low of $1,298 in early September. Median flight price is $1,818. These prices are based on millions of flights. For South Ballina our data includes 22 originating airports, and 22 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to South Ballina from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $4,777 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Sydney International (SYD) in Sydney (Australia) at an average of just $124.
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 Monday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In South Ballina, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $1,840, so you can easily save about 142% 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 South Ballina can easily cost $290 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $19 per person. Private tours can cost $577 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.