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Car rental rates in Byron Bay, New South Wales

Start your travel through Northern New South Wales in the famous Byron Bay, the easternmost township in Australia. Enjoy the laid-back local attitude, stunning beaches, and hinterland at your leisure.


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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 11, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 11 October, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Byron Bay car rental booking experience 4.9/5
(24 reviews)
  • 24 Jun 2025

    easy to use and find vehicle that meets our needs

    eleonor r.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Gold Coast Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 26 Sep 2025

    Very friendly process to book in a car

    camilo g.
    Booked: Nissan Xtrail or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Nissan Xtrail or similar
  • 30 Aug 2025

    Good service

    mark h.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX or similar
  • 14 Aug 2025

    Easy to navigate

    jillian t.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Sunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
    Compact Automatic
  • 04 Sep 2025

    So easy to follow

    james l.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Hervey Bay City
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 04 Oct 2025

    Simple, commonsense language used to guide you through form completion

    james s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Hobart City
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 23 Sep 2025

    The whole experience was quick, efficient and painless.

    ian g.
    Booked: Standard Sedan
    Hobart Airport
    Standard Sedan
  • 16 Aug 2025

    Simple and straightforward

    joseph r.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Geelong
    Kia Stonic or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Byron Bay

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsThree car rental depots in Byron Bay.
✅ Rental brandsDollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Byron Bay

Audi vehicles for hire in Byron Bay

  • Audi Q2

    Audi Q2

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Audi Q5

    Audi Q5

    5

    4

    3 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Audi Q7

    Audi Q7

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Kia vehicles for hire in Byron Bay

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access 6 passengers

    Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access 6 passengers

    6

    2

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire in Byron Bay

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Byron Bay

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Byron Bay

  • 12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla  Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire in Byron Bay

  • 12 seater bus with luggage trailer

    12 seater bus with luggage trailer

    12

    3

    Providers

    Hertz

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 2WD Dual Cab Diesel Tray

    2WD Dual Cab Diesel Tray

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 8 Cubic Metre Van

    8 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy

    Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

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The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 11 October, 2025

Byron Bay daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 Oct

$115

$135

Mon

13 Oct

$115

$135

Tue

14 Oct

$115

$135

Wed

15 Oct

$115

$135

Thu

16 Oct

$115

$135

Fri

17 Oct

$115

$135

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

13 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

14 Oct

$135

$148

Wed

15 Oct

$135

$148

Thu

16 Oct

$135

$148

Fri

17 Oct

$135

$148

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 Oct

$132

$132

Mon

13 Oct

$132

$132

Tue

14 Oct

$132

$140

Wed

15 Oct

$132

$140

Thu

16 Oct

$132

$140

Fri

17 Oct

$132

$140

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 Oct

$217

$217

Mon

13 Oct

$217

$217

Tue

14 Oct

$146

$217

Wed

15 Oct

$146

$217

Thu

16 Oct

$146

$217

Fri

17 Oct

$146

$217

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 Oct

$225

$225

Mon

13 Oct

$225

$225

Tue

14 Oct

$200

$225

Wed

15 Oct

$200

$200

Thu

16 Oct

$167

$200

Fri

17 Oct

$167

$200

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

13 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

14 Oct

$189

$198

Wed

15 Oct

$189

$198

Thu

16 Oct

$189

$198

Fri

17 Oct

$189

$198

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 Oct

$167

$175

Mon

13 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

14 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

15 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

16 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

17 Oct

$167

$175

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 Oct

$124

$130

Mon

13 Oct

$124

$130

Tue

14 Oct

$124

$130

Wed

15 Oct

$124

$130

Thu

16 Oct

$124

$130

Fri

17 Oct

$124

$130

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 Oct

$146

$146

Mon

13 Oct

$146

$146

Tue

14 Oct

$146

$146

Wed

15 Oct

$146

$146

Thu

16 Oct

$146

$146

Fri

17 Oct

$139

$146

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

12 Oct

$139

$145

Mon

13 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

14 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

15 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

16 Oct

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

17 Oct

$139

$139

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 11 October, 2025

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Car rental depots in Byron Bay

Car hire depots in Byron Bay are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Dollar Byron Bay

    Shop 25/139 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW, 2481

    Today •9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Hertz Byron Bay Downtown

    Shop 25/139 Jonson St, Byron Bay, Nsw NSW, 2481

    Today •9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Thrifty Byron Bay

    Shop 25/139 Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW, 2481

    Today •9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    3.60 • 1 rating

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    3

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    3

    Presentation

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Byron Bay, New South Wales

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Byron Bay?

    Prices start at AUD $115 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $135 per day for a Compact Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Byron Bay.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Byron Bay?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $167 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Byron Bay.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Byron Bay?

    The highest-rated rental car in Byron Bay is Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Byron Bay?

    Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Byron Bay, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Byron Bay?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Byron Bay may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

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