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, The Mez Club (U 4 85-87 Jonson St) and Bay Pizza Lab (Shops 4/5 2 Fletcher Street) are great picks.

When to visit Byron Bay

Byron Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 22 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Byron Bay include Qantas Airways, Emirates and Jetstar. 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 Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

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 Qantas Airways, Emirates and Jetstar. 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 Alpha, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,161 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,017 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,483 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,394 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,026 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,299 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,721 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,009 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 Glen Villa Resort, Byron Bay offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $268 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $406 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

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Elements of Byron
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$364+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$96+
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The Lord Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$233+
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Waves Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$199+
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Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$107+
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Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Byron Bay.

Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.59 and $27.45. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Compact (Mazda CX-30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $64 per day, on average, or $129 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Byron Bay.

Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.59 and $27.45. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Compact (Mazda CX-30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Byron Bay

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$83/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$90/day

Intermediate
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