Byron Bay travel guide
Byron Bay Tourism | Byron Bay Guide
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Byron Bay has to offer.
Where to Eat in Byron Bay
If you’re looking for affordable options, No Bones Byron Bay (11 Fletcher Street) and St Elmo - Byron Bay (Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Ln) are great picks.
When to visit Byron Bay
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 35h 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 East Coast Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.
Airlines serving Byron Bay
Where to stay in Byron Bay
Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $303 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Byron Bay
Most booked hotels in Byron Bay
Renting a car in Byron Bay
Renting a car in Byron Bay costs $102 per day, on average, or $406 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 39% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.
Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.