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.

Where to Eat in Byron Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, St Elmo - Byron Bay (Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Ln) and No Bones Byron Bay (11 Fletcher Street) 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 July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 81
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 33h 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, 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 33h 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 Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,232 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,353 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,807 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,715 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,811 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,586 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,614 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,976 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,536 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,667 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,319 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,362 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,226 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (893 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,313 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (774 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,682 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$ 295 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 454 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

Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 43+
Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 320+
Elements of Byron
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 406+
Arts Factory Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 38+

Renting a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay C$ 1.53 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$ 18.26 and C$ 24.35.

Expect to pay C$ 1.53 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$ 18.26 and C$ 24.35.