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. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Byron Bay has to offer.
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.
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 Jetstar. The shortest domestic flight to Byron Bay departs from Sydney and takes around 1h 15m.
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 Crazy Clark's Car Rentals and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
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 $318 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $489 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Surf House and Aquarius Backpacker Resort.
Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $92 per day, on average, or $735 if you want to hire it for 8 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.
Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.82 and $27.75. Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Byron Bay, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.