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 2h 05m.
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 Ok Mobility and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Bordeaux.
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 €124 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €325 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 €45 per day, on average, or €134 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Biarritz Parme.
Expect to pay €2.19 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 €26.17 and €34.89. Compact (Peugeot 308 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Biarritz, while also 80% cheaper than other types, on average.