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.

When to visit Byron Bay

Byron Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in February
Estimated hotel price
£54
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 41h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Byron Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 89 miles from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 41h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Byron Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 89 miles from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
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Where to stay in Byron Bay

Average rates range from around £141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £240 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, Excellent reviews)
£196+
Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£174+
Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£24+
Arts Factory Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£22+

Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Byron Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.86 and £14.47.

Expect to pay £0.91 per litre in Byron Bay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.86 and £14.47.