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.
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″.
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 10h 55m.
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Biarritz to Massy takes 3h 19m and costs around $68 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, expect to pay about $67 for a 5h 11m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
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 Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Bordeaux.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Bordeaux, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 145 miles and will cost you around $45. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 165 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.
Average rates range from around $139 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $391 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Biarritz costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Biarritz Parme.
Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. Economy (Peugeot 207 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Biarritz, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.