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 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Biarritz, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Biarritz
Plane
When flying to Biarritz, you’ll arrive at Biarritz Parme (BIQ), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Biarritz from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 25m.
Train
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Biarritz to Toulouse takes 3h 44m and costs around €23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Massy, expect to pay about €122 for a 3h 57m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Biarritz is to pick up a car hire from Bordeaux, which is about 170 km from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Bordeaux.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Biarritz using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Bilbao, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 201 km and will cost you around €17. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about €19 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Biarritz Gare Routière, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Biarritz. Biarritz Halle Iraty is also a commonly used station, and is 2.5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Biarritz
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 Hôtel Au Bon Coin, Biarritz offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €347 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Biarritz
Most booked hotels in Biarritz
Hiring a car in Biarritz
Hiring a car in Biarritz costs €52 per day, on average, or €157 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Biarritz.
Expect to pay €1.94 per litre in Biarritz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.22 and €30.95. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Audi A1 Sportback or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.