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 July
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 Turo, 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 Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,239 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,351 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,750 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,965 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,463 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (962 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 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 $313 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $463 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)
$436+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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Discovery Parks - Byron Bay
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$132+
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Ingenia Holidays Byron Bay
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$125+
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Comfort Inn All Seasons
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Byron Bay.

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 $18.22 and $24.30. Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Byron Bay, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Byron Bay.

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 $18.22 and $24.30. Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Byron Bay, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Byron Bay

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$80/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$87/day

Economy
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