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 June
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. 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 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 Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. 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 Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,080 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,971 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,851 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,657 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,329 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,300 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (788 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 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 $345 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $595 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)
$340+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$194+
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The Cubana Ballina
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$307+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$83+
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Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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 13% 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 $19.24 and $25.65. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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 13% 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 $19.24 and $25.65. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 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

$95/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$100/day

Compact
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