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, St Elmo - Byron Bay (Cnr Fletcher St and Lawson Ln) and No Bones Byron Bay (11 Fletcher Street) 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 July
Estimated hotel price
AED 236
1 night at 3-star hotel
Byron Bay in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 236
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.

Plane

When flying to Byron Bay, you’ll arrive at Ballina Byron (BNK), which is located 22 km from the city centre.

Airports near Byron Bay

Airlines serving Byron Bay

Lufthansa
Good (7,164 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,841 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,827 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,887 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,878 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,211 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,317 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,429 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,484 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 AED 804 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,215 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

Elements of Byron
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,076+
Crystalbrook Byron
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 868+
Yha Byron Bay
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 142+
Arts Factory Lodge
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
AED 124+

Hiring a car in Byron Bay

Expect to pay AED 3.93 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 AED 47.16 and AED 62.88. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.93 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 AED 47.16 and AED 62.88. The most frequently booked car type in Byron Bay is Compact (Mazda CX-3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.