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 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. For delicious green meals, Karkalla (10/8 Fletcher St) 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
$53
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 23h 13m.

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 Bargain 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 23h 13m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (401 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Byron Bay

Average rates range from around $177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $300 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Byron Bay

Most booked hotels in Byron Bay

Elements of Byron
5 stars
Excellent (9, 284 reviews)
$282+
Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 414 reviews)
$196+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1068 reviews)
$131+
Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 588 reviews)
$81+
Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2463 reviews)
$30+
Slipway Hotel Motel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 855 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Byron Bay

Renting a car in Byron Bay costs $209 per day, on average, or $837 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, 69% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Byron Bay, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Byron Bay costs $209 per day, on average, or $837 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, 69% more expensive than at Ballina Byron.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Byron Bay, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.