Car Rental in Byron Bay

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Byron Bay, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Byron Bay Downtown
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$62.35 per day
Byron Bay Downtown
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$73.28 per day
Byron Bay Downtown
Standard
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$74.20 per day
Byron Bay Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$82.95 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Byron Bay Downtown
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$101.48 per day
Byron Bay Downtown
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$122.99 per day
Byron Bay Downtown
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$71.33 per day
Byron Bay Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$90.16 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:04 PM on 5/5/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$85 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.22 per liter or $4.61 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.04 per liter or $3.93 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.47 per liter or $5.55 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Byron Bay

  1. Ballina from $50.67 per day
    21.8 km / 13.5 miles away
  2. Coolangatta from $61.82 per day
    53.2 km / 33.1 miles away
  3. Gold Coast from $14.15 per day
    54.3 km / 33.7 miles away
  4. Surfers Paradise from $15.65 per day
    73.3 km / 45.5 miles away
  5. Ipswich from $36.68 per day
    140.4 km / 87.2 miles away
  6. Brisbane from $13.16 per day
    148.2 km / 92.1 miles away
  7. North Lakes from $34.58 per day
    167.1 km / 103.8 miles away
  8. Coffs Harbour from $35.38 per day
    192.7 km / 119.7 miles away
  9. Toowoomba from $34.58 per day
    203 km / 126.1 miles away
  10. Marcoola from $19.47 per day
    232.6 km / 144.5 miles away
  11. Noosa Heads from $32.47 per day
    254.8 km / 158.3 miles away
  12. Armidale from $30.61 per day
    282.2 km / 175.4 miles away
  13. Port Macquarie from $39.90 per day
    318.9 km / 198.2 miles away
  14. Hervey Bay from $43.20 per day
    376.7 km / 234.1 miles away
  15. Moree from $35.22 per day
    379.1 km / 235.6 miles away
  16. Tamworth from $40.01 per day
    380.6 km / 236.5 miles away
  17. Bundaberg from $39.48 per day
    438.3 km / 272.3 miles away
  18. Newcastle from $39.90 per day
    492 km / 305.7 miles away
  19. Tuggerah from $34.33 per day
    558.6 km / 347.1 miles away
  20. Gladstone from $67.95 per day
    581.8 km / 361.5 miles away

Top 20 locations near Byron Bay

  1. Ballina Airport from $51.39 per day
    21.8 km / 13.5 miles away
  2. Gold Coast Airport from $14.15 per day
    54.3 km / 33.7 miles away
  3. Brisbane Archerfield from $36.96 per day
    133.1 km / 82.7 miles away
  4. Brisbane Rocklea from $34.49 per day
    134.8 km / 83.8 miles away
  5. Brisbane Tingalpa from $35.30 per day
    138.8 km / 86.2 miles away
  6. Downtown from $25.44 per day
    143.2 km / 89 miles away
  7. Brisbane Fortitude Valley from $35.11 per day
    143.4 km / 89.1 miles away
  8. Brisbane Ascot from $34.44 per day
    145 km / 90.1 miles away
  9. Brisbane Airport from $13.16 per day
    148.2 km / 92.1 miles away
  10. Brisbane Brendale from $36.61 per day
    160 km / 99.4 miles away
  11. Coffs Harbour Airport from $35.38 per day
    192.7 km / 119.7 miles away
  12. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $36.03 per day
    206.6 km / 128.4 miles away
  13. Sunshine Coast Airport from $19.47 per day
    232.6 km / 144.5 miles away
  14. Port Macquarie Airport from $39.90 per day
    318.9 km / 198.2 miles away
  15. Hervey Bay Airport from $46.72 per day
    376.7 km / 234.1 miles away
  16. Moree Airport from $36.02 per day
    377.9 km / 234.8 miles away
  17. Tamworth Airport from $40.01 per day
    380.6 km / 236.5 miles away
  18. Hervey Bay Downtown from $43.20 per day
    382.7 km / 237.8 miles away
  19. Bundaberg Airport from $39.83 per day
    435.2 km / 270.4 miles away
  20. Bundaberg Downtown from $39.48 per day
    438.3 km / 272.3 miles away

Map of car rental locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Byron Bay?

Car rental prices in Byron Bay vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Byron Bay
$90.18
January
$84.61
February
$78.69
March
April
May
June
$99.04
July
$96.98
August
$121.62
September
$203.23
October
$70.61
November
$100.38
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Byron Bay is November (when prices average $70.61 per day). This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average $203.23).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Byron Bay?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in October, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Byron Bay
11
January
8
February
2
March
April
May
June
4
July
2
August
2
September
1
October
3
November
8
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Byron Bay?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Byron Bay is January, and the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Byron Bay by pick-up date relative to the average
257%
January
129%
February
43%
March
April
May
June
43%
July
86%
August
171%
September
86%
October
43%
November
43%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Popular suppliers Thrifty, Dollar
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Vans, Small cars
Lowest price $62 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 5 4 SUVs
Thrifty Kia Sportage 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Dollar Kia Carnival 5 3 Vans
Thrifty Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Dollar Mazda CX-30 5 2 SUVs
Dollar Toyota Corolla 4 3 Medium cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.3 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$84.84
Lowest daily price
$62.35
Total cars available
32

Top 4 suppliers in Byron Bay in 2025

Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1 location
$71 - $138
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$62 - $148
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$62 - $148

Highly recommended by our customers

May 13, 2025
Quick and easy booking process
Quick and easy booking process. Cheapest today after comparing various other rental agencies.
Ron
May 13, 2025
Easy to use and good value.
Easy to use and good value.
Tony
May 13, 2025
EASY AS PIE
Very easy to make a reservation even for an old woman like myself!
Julie
May 13, 2025
Quick and simple booing process
Quick and simple booing process
Paul Robinson
May 13, 2025
Easy to book a car
Easy to book a car, is not the first time that I booked a car via DiscoverCars, always a good service.
BOESMANS IVO
May 13, 2025
GREAT RESERVATION
GREAT RESERVATION
STEPHANE DUFLOS
May 13, 2025
Good agent
Good agent, competitive prices. I have done my own insurance, to cover car on holiday . Always get insurance. But can get cheaper. Good communication. Book car early . However have had cheaper later. But not always guaranteed.
ALISON WOLIINGTON
May 13, 2025
Very helpful, new nice clean cats
Very helpful. Nice clean cars
Nick Wheel
May 13, 2025
Exceptional Service and Great Cars!
Exceptional Service and Great Cars! I recently rented a car from Astralis Rent Car, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. The booking process was quick and easy, and their team was very responsive and helpful with all my questions. The car was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described—no surprises, just smooth driving. What really stood out was their professionalism and customer care. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, I highly recommend Astralis Rent Car for reliable service and excellent value. Will definitely rent from them again!
Omer Casurluk
May 13, 2025
Quick and easy
Quick and easy
TOM
May 13, 2025
Great straight forward booking system
Great straight forward booking system, fab little car, collection process and drop off was easy and hassle free, my deposit was refunded within 3 day's
Lisa Lloyd
May 13, 2025
Easy and quick!
Easy and quick!
Tea Falt
May 13, 2025
Quick and efficient to book.
Quick and efficient to book.
Arthur Bell
May 13, 2025
Very Good and easy!
Very Good and easy!
Tomi Lahtela
May 13, 2025
ease of booking at affordable price
ease of booking, affordable price, worth the money
Syed Ibrahim
May 13, 2025
QUICK EASY PROFESSIONAL
QUICK EASY PROFESSIONAL
Jacek Radulski

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