Byron Bay car hire

Full-size and intermediate car models can comfortably navigate parking and pedestrians in Byron Bay while offering a gentle ride on the surrounding coastal roads. Compact cars are great if you’re planning on doing long day trips out of town as they offer the best fuel efficiency and hire prices.

Unless indicated otherwise by signage, the speed limit in residential and commercial areas of Byron Bay is 50 km/h. The Pacific Mwy is mostly set at 100 km/h, though in congested sections near Bangalow the limit drops to 60 km/h. School zones are enforced from 08:00–09:30 and 14:30–16:00 at 40 km/h.

You can find hourly rates at around A$4 and all-day parking for roughly A$20 at Lawson St North Car Park and Main Beach Car Park. On-street, free parking east of Tennyson St is restricted to 4h.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Full Size car hire in Byron Bay costs R671 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Byron Bay costs R1 123 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Byron Bay costs R3 133 per day, on average.

Most car hire companies will require drivers to be at least 21 years old. For drivers of any age, your licence will need to be at least one year old. A young driver's surcharge usually applies to those under 25.

If you prefer to pick up your vehicle in the city, you can find Dollar and Sunnycars in town, on Marvell Street. They're a short walk from Byron Markets and many popular accommodation options.