Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Biarritz travel guide

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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

Biarritz in December
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Biarritz in December
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 14h 10m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Train. The train journey from Biarritz to Bordeaux takes 2h 18m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulouse, expect to pay about $35 for a 4h 04m 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 Rentscape and Alamo, among others, in Bordeaux.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Biarritz using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Pau, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 125 miles and will cost you around $24. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 140 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 1.7 miles from the city center.

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 14h 10m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Train. The train journey from Biarritz to Bordeaux takes 2h 18m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulouse, expect to pay about $35 for a 4h 04m 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 Rentscape and Alamo, among others, in Bordeaux.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Biarritz using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Pau, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 125 miles and will cost you around $24. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 140 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 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Biarritz

PUFPau Pyrénées
BIQBiarritz Parme
LDETarbes Ossun Lourdes

Airlines serving Biarritz

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
SWISS
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Air France
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Scandinavian Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Ryanair
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China Eastern
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easyJet
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GOL
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Vietnam Airlines
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Transavia France
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Kenya Airways
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WestJet
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Luxair
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TAROM
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Volotea
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Air Mauritius
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Air Dolomiti
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Where to stay in Biarritz

From 5-star hotels such as the Sofitel Biarritz le Miramar Thalassa Sea & Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel Au Bon Coin, Biarritz offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $349 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Biarritz

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Résidence Pierre & Vacances Premium Haguna
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1509 reviews)
$71+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Biarritz Aeroport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2272 reviews)
$71+
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Grand Tonic Hotel & Spa Nuxe
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2672 reviews)
$114+
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Ibis Budget Bayonne
2 stars
Good (7.6, 5304 reviews)
$56+
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Hotel Les Genets
2 stars
Good (7.3, 3163 reviews)
$57+
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B&B HOTEL Bayonne
2 stars
Good (7.3, 2115 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Biarritz

Renting a car in Biarritz costs $45 per day, on average, or $136 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Biarritz.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Biarritz costs $45 per day, on average, or $136 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Biarritz.

Expect to pay $7.50 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 $89.94 and $119.92. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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