Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Byron Bay has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Byron Bay

If you’re looking for affordable options, St Elmo - Byron Bay (Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Ln) and Karkalla (10/8 Fletcher St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, No Bones Byron Bay (11 Fletcher Street) 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 August
Estimated hotel price
RM 308
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in August
Estimated hotel price
RM 308
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 14h 35m.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 14h 35m.

Airports near Byron Bay

BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast
BNKBallina Byron

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (855 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 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 RM 842 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,373 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Surf House 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 1,172+
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Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 930+
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Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 246+
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Arts Factory by Nomads
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
RM 112+
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Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay RM 4.59 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 RM 55.04 and RM 73.38. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Compact (Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai i40 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 4.59 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 RM 55.04 and RM 73.38. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Compact (Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Hyundai i40 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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