Byron Bay car rentals

Full-size and intermediate car models can comfortably navigate parking and pedestrians in Byron Bay while offering a gentle ride on the surrounding coastal roads. Compact cars are great if you’re planning on doing long day trips out of town as they offer the best fuel efficiency and hire prices.

Unless indicated otherwise by signage, the speed limit in residential and commercial areas of Byron Bay is 50 km/h. The Pacific Mwy is mostly set at 100 km/h, though in congested sections near Bangalow the limit drops to 60 km/h. School zones are enforced from 08:00–09:30 and 14:30–16:00 at 40 km/h.

You can find hourly rates at around A$4 and all-day parking for roughly A$20 at Lawson St North Car Park and Main Beach Car Park. On-street, free parking east of Tennyson St is restricted to 4h.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Byron Bay. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The only car rental company onsite at Ballina Byron airport is EverythingFleet.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Byron Bay costs $178 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Byron Bay costs $26 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Byron Bay offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Byron Bay, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 7 car rental agencies in Byron Bay.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Byron Bay so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Most car hire companies will require drivers to be at least 21 years old. For drivers of any age, your licence will need to be at least one year old. A young driver's surcharge usually applies to those under 25.

If you prefer to pick up your vehicle in the city, you can find Dollar and Sunnycars in town, on Marvell Street. They're a short walk from Byron Markets and many popular accommodation options.