Byron Bay travel guide
Byron Bay Tourism | Byron Bay Guide
You're Going to Love Byron Bay
With a population of 6,764, Byron Bay is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Byron Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Byron Bay
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Where to Eat in Byron Bay
If you’re looking for affordable options, No Bones Byron Bay (11 Fletcher Street) and St Elmo - Byron Bay (Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Ln) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Karkalla (10/8 Fletcher St) and Barrio Byron Bay (1 Porter St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Byron Bay.
When to visit Byron Bay
How to Get to Byron Bay
Plane
When flying to Byron Bay, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 22 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Byron Bay include Emirates, Etihad Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Byron Bay departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Byron Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 143 km from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Byron Bay
Where to stay in Byron Bay
From 5-star hotels such as the Elements of Byron to great affordable options like the The Lord Byron, Byron Bay offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $294 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $412 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Surf House and Aquarius Backpacker Resort.
Where to stay in popular areas of Byron Bay
Most booked hotels in Byron Bay
Hiring a car in Byron Bay
Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $122 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.
Expect to pay $1.79 per litre in Byron Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.43 and $28.57. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.