Introduction
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 July
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$121
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. The shortest flight to Byron Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 6h 50m.

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 Alpha 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. The shortest flight to Byron Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 6h 50m.

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 Alpha and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,976 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,993 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,134 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (876 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 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 $364 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $563 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)
$550+
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Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$412+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$133+
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Arts Factory by Nomads
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$40+
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Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.42 and $29.89. 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 (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.87 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 $22.42 and $29.89. 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 (Nissan X-Trail or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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