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 5 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 Bay Pizza Lab (Shops 4/5 2 Fletcher Street) are great picks.

When to visit Byron Bay

Byron Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 55m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, 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 55m.

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 East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,010 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,986 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,378 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,781 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,062 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,382 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,519 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (999 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 $283 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $451 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)
$427+
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Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$302+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$126+
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Arts Factory by Nomads
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$36+
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Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $73 per day, on average, or $365 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay $2.29 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 $27.45 and $36.60. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Byron Bay, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs $73 per day, on average, or $365 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

Expect to pay $2.29 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 $27.45 and $36.60. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Byron Bay, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

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