Biarritz travel guide
Biarritz Tourism | Biarritz Guide
You're Going to Love Biarritz
With a population of 33,188, Biarritz is a must-see destination in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Biarritz has to offer.
When to visit Biarritz
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Biarritz in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Biarritz, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Biarritz
Plane
When flying to Biarritz, you’ll arrive at Biarritz Parme (BIQ), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Biarritz from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h 25m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Biarritz. The train journey from Biarritz to Massy takes 3h 57m and costs around $104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about $72 for a 6h 19m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Biarritz is to pick up a car rental from Bordeaux, which is about 105 miles from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Budget and Europcar, among others, in Bordeaux.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Bordeaux, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 205 miles and will cost you around $35. From Toulouse, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 260 miles. The most popular bus station is Biarritz Gare Routière, located 0.5 miles from downtown Biarritz. Biarritz Halle Iraty is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Biarritz
Where to stay in Biarritz
Average rates range from around $156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $409 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Biarritz
Most booked hotels in Biarritz
Renting a car in Biarritz
Renting a car in Biarritz costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Biarritz.
Expect to pay $7.57 per gallon in Biarritz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $90.85 and $121.13. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Renault Scénic or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.