With a population of 76,810, La Rochelle is a must-see destination in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Rochelle in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in La Rochelle, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
When flying to La Rochelle, you’ll arrive at La Rochelle Laleu (LRH), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to La Rochelle from the United States departs from New York and takes around 26h 25m.
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to La Rochelle. The train journey from La Rochelle to Paris takes 2h 56m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bordeaux, expect to pay about $38 for a 2h 58m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city center, La Rochelle is the busiest station in La Rochelle. Another popular train station is La Rochelle Porte Dauphine, located 0.1 miles from the center.
Another option to get to La Rochelle is to pick up a car rental from Bordeaux, which is about 96 miles from La Rochelle. You’ll find branches of Rhodium and Europcar, among others, in Bordeaux.
You can travel by bus to La Rochelle using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Bordeaux, the bus ride to La Rochelle takes 125 miles and will cost you around $20. From Rennes, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 205 miles. La Rochelle’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
From 5-star hotels such as the Maison des Ambassadeurs to great affordable options like the Lagrange Apart'hotel L'escale Marine, La Rochelle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $139 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Premiere Classe La Rochelle Centre - Les Minimes and Hotel Henri IV.
Renting a car in La Rochelle costs $49 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $7.61 per gallon in La Rochelle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $91.30 and $121.74. The most frequently booked car type in La Rochelle is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Audi Q3 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.