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 July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 130
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 centre The shortest flight to Byron Bay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 30h 10m.

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 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 14 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Byron Bay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 30h 10m.

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 Simba Car Hire and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

Airlines serving Byron Bay

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,033 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,644 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,692 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (940 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,886 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$ 328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 480 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

Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 326+
Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 134+
Arts Factory by Nomads
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
C$ 33+

Renting a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 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$ 18.03 and C$ 24.04.

Expect to pay C$ 1.51 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$ 18.03 and C$ 24.04.