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 May
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 East Coast Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, 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 East Coast Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,214 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,805 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (952 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 $349 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $742 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)
$477+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$190+
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Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$97+
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Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay
0 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$131+
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Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $100 per day, on average, or $199 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, 13% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.17 and $24.22. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $100 per day, on average, or $199 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, 13% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.17 and $24.22. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Byron Bay

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$80/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$85/day

Economy
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