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 July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
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 34h.

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 34h.

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 (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,959 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,928 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,036 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$ 265 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 425 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Surf House and Aquarius Backpackers 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$ 430+
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Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 273+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Arts Factory by Nomads
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 33+
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Renting a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 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$ 17.61 and C$ 23.48.

Expect to pay C$ 1.47 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$ 17.61 and C$ 23.48.

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