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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Byron Bay has to offer.

Where to Eat in Byron Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, No Bones Byron Bay (11 Fletcher Street) and St Elmo - Byron Bay (Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Ln) 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
$53
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 center. The shortest flight to Byron Bay from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 21h 50m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's 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 center. The shortest flight to Byron Bay from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 21h 50m.

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 Bargain Car Rentals and Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,588 reviews)
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Where to stay in Byron Bay

Average rates range from around $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Byron Bay

Most booked hotels in Byron Bay

Elements of Byron
5 stars
Excellent (9, 289 reviews)
$282+
Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 412 reviews)
$200+
Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ballina Byron
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1079 reviews)
$132+
Almare Tourist Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 583 reviews)
$80+
Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2476 reviews)
$30+
Slipway Hotel Motel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 861 reviews)
$92+

Renting a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Byron Bay, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Byron Bay, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.