Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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, 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 October
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in October
Estimated hotel price
$80
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 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Byron Bay from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 25h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Byron Bay is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 89 miles from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals 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 14 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Byron Bay from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 25h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Byron Bay is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 89 miles from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals 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 (7,197 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,693 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (789 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
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Where to stay in Byron Bay

Average rates range from around $178 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $291 and up for a 5-star experience.

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, 1011 reviews)
$225+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1910 reviews)
$125+
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Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 807 reviews)
$202+
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Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 933 reviews)
$92+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1898 reviews)
$59+
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Ballina Homestead Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1120 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Byron Bay

Renting a car in Byron Bay costs $26 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 115% cheaper than airport locations in Byron Bay.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Byron Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Scala or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Byron Bay costs $26 per day, on average, or $79 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 115% cheaper than airport locations in Byron Bay.

Expect to pay $4.13 per gallon in Byron Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Skoda Scala or similar) are, on average, 80% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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