ABOUT US

Welcome to Central Ballina Car Rental

We are a locally owned car rental company, offering reliable rental vehicles at a reasonable rate. Our team of friendly, enthusiastic locals will treat you as a welcomed visitor, not a tourist. We want you to thoroughly enjoy your time in our region – we love living here and we are happy to share the pleasures of this beautiful area with you.

We offer complimentary pickup from the Ballina/Byron Gateway Airport and in Ballina.

Our dedicated car rental team members are happy to help you. Everyone at Central Ballina Car Rental is committed to providing our customers with excellent service and a memorable visit to the spectacular Ballina and Byron Bay district.

Our Rental Vehicles

Saffron Handley

Super friendly and helpful service, I will definitely be using them again in future. Stress free hand over and overall excellent service

Lucy Cliffe

Honest and straight forward, we had no issues at all and the folks at the rental company were accomodating and flexible. Cheers!

Caronne Carruthers-Taylor

Great prices, friendly service and close to the airport.

Jason Power

Great value for money, top service picked us up from airport and returned us there, for the price and cars you get you couldn’t ask for more , highly recommend if in the area

Vicky Bassett

Very impressed with the service here. Friendly staff, easy car to drive & they even pick you up from the airport

Nicci Carter

After looking at the big rental companies we came across these guys & decided to give them a go. From the booking process, the airport pick-up, completion of paperwork & everything in between, we were blown away by the simplicity, affordability & no fuss of Peter & his team. We got a good quality, clean, straight car which was awesomely fuel efficient & served our purposes perfectly! If something seems a little too good to be true I’m usually wary but in this case what you see & what you’re promised is what you’ll get, five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tanya Adamski

Peter & Rod were most personable & helpful, the Kia car was great, & the price excellent. The pick up & drop off to airport was wonderful. Thanks guys - see you next time 😃

Priscilla Jones

Awesome - from first point of contact until just now being dropped back for our flight home. Thank you for the great service, made a big difference to our holiday 😀

David Stringfield

Rented a car for 5 days. Was a competitive price and a very straightforward experience. Good a good car and friendly service. The highlight was not having hidden catches and attempts to grub more money like with the major rental companies. Would absolutely use again and recommended to anyone renting a car in the area. Thanks team!

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do I need to be to rent a car?

All drivers must be over 21 years old

What documents do I need to rent a car?

A full licence

What is your fuel policy?

The Vehicle must be returned with the amount of fuel equal to that at the time of the rental.

Drive like a local

Rent a reliable & comfortable vehicle like the locals drive. Our fleet includes small runabouts, sedans, station wagons, and utes, most equipped with air conditioning for your comfort.

Talk to a member

Talk to our car rental team for tips on fishing, surfing, snorkeling, golfing, and swimming spots. Get advice on the best markets, restaurants, and where to find fresh local produce and seafood.

Save Money

Don’t pay extra for a brand name. Rent from a local company and keep more money in your pocket. Enjoy reliable vehicles and excellent service without the higher cost of big brands.

Cruise through the Northern Rivers Hinterland with Central Ballina Car Rentals