Ballarat travel guide
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With a population of 97,937, Ballarat is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ballarat has to offer.
Where to Eat in Ballarat
Ballarat Central is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Ballarat. These include popular favorites such as Pancho (213 Mair St), Mitchell Harris Wines (38 Doveton St N) and Meigas (33 Armstrong St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Higher Society (413 Sturt St) and Moon and Mountain (220 Mair St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Common Ground (306 Howitt Street) and Ballarat Yacht Club (Wendouree Pde) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ballarat.
When to visit Ballarat
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ballarat in February, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Ballarat, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Ballarat
Plane
Although Ballarat doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Melbourne Avalon (AVV), which is located 47 miles from Ballarat.
Car
Another option to get to Ballarat is to pick up a car rental from Melbourne, which is about 63 miles from Ballarat. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Sixt, among others, in Melbourne.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Ballarat. From Canberra, the bus ride to Ballarat takes 480 miles and will cost you around $158. From Sydney, the ticket costs about $162 for a journey of 720 miles.
Airlines serving Ballarat
Where to stay in Ballarat
From 5-star hotels such as the The Provincial Boutique Hotel to great affordable options like the Sovereign Hill Hotel, Ballarat offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $166 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ballarat, with prices from $34 to $708 per night. Ballarat Central is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ballarat are about 52% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ballarat
Most booked hotels in Ballarat
Renting a car in Ballarat
Expect to pay $4.05 per gallon in Ballarat (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.60 and $64.81. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ballarat, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.