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. Byron Bay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 27h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Byron Bay is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 143 km from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 27h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Byron Bay is to pick up a car rental from Brisbane, which is about 143 km from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,148 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,475 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,630 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,359 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,574 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,293 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,011 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,675 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,012 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 C$ 211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 413 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Surf House and Aquarius Backpacker 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)
C$ 357+
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The Lord Byron
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 228+
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Wollongbar Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Arts Factory by Nomads
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 31+
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Renting a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay C$ 1.69 per litre 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 C$ 20.19 and C$ 26.92. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Byron Bay, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.69 per litre 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 C$ 20.19 and C$ 26.92. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Byron Bay, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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