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 August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
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 58h 30m.

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 Turo and Ace Rental Cars, 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 58h 30m.

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 Turo and Ace Rental Cars, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,529 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,407 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,843 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,200 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,545 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,528 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,984 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,257 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,007 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$ 219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 444 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Surf House - Hostel 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$ 369+
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Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 289+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
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Wollongbar Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Renting a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay C$ 1.71 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$ 20.47 and C$ 27.29. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.71 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$ 20.47 and C$ 27.29. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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