Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Byron Bay travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Byron Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, St Elmo - Byron Bay (Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Ln) and Karkalla (10/8 Fletcher St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, No Bones Byron Bay (11 Fletcher Street) and Barrio Byron Bay (1 Porter St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Byron Bay.

When to visit Byron Bay

Byron Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Byron Bay

Plane

When flying to Byron Bay, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Byron Bay include Air India, Emirates 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 89 miles from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Plane

When flying to Byron Bay, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Byron Bay include Air India, Emirates 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 89 miles from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,965 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,897 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (862 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 reviews)
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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 $362 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $600 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Surf House and Aquarius Backpackers Resort.

Where to stay in popular areas of Byron Bay

Most booked hotels in Byron Bay

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Elements of Byron
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$466+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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The Cubana Ballina
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$133+
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Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$304+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$120+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$102+
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Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Byron Bay.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.25 and $25.67. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $72 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Byron Bay.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.25 and $25.67. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Byron Bay

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$92/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$93/day

Compact
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