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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Byron Bay has to offer.

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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 Wok This Way (1 Carlyle St) are great picks.

When to visit Byron Bay

Byron Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in June
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 7h 45m.

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 Simba Car Hire 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. The shortest flight to Byron Bay from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 7h 45m.

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

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,318 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (997 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 $284 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $460 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)
$367+
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Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$331+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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Arts Factory by Nomads
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$43+
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Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.68. 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 Compact car hire (Skoda Scala or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.68. 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 Compact car hire (Skoda Scala or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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