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, The Mez Club (U 4 85-87 Jonson St) and Karkalla (10/8 Fletcher St) 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 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Byron Bay from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 33h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Byron Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 143 km from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 33h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Byron Bay is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 143 km from Byron Bay. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Brisbane.

Airports near Byron Bay

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
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Where to stay in Byron Bay

Average rates range from around £140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £242 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)
£223+
Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£176+
Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£23+
Arts Factory Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£23+

Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs £99 per day, on average, or £396 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £0.95 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 £11.30 and £15.06.

Hiring a car in Byron Bay costs £99 per day, on average, or £396 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £0.95 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 £11.30 and £15.06.