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, 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 May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
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 45h 20m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and EverythingFleet, 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 45h 20m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and EverythingFleet, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

KLM
Good (1,482 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,883 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,372 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,881 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,152 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,911 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,175 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (991 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$ 249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 435 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 339+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 117+
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Arts Factory by Nomads
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 32+
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Renting a car in Byron Bay

Renting a car in Byron Bay costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 203 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Byron Bay.

Expect to pay C$ 2.17 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$ 26.01 and C$ 34.68. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Byron Bay costs C$ 68 per day, on average, or C$ 203 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 47% cheaper than airport locations in Byron Bay.

Expect to pay C$ 2.17 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$ 26.01 and C$ 34.68. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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