Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 February
Estimated hotel price
€125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Biarritz in February
Estimated hotel price
€125
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 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 105 miles from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rentscape, among others, in Bordeaux.

Plane

When flying to Biarritz, you’ll arrive at Biarritz Parme (BIQ), which is located 2 miles 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 105 miles from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Budget and Rentscape, among others, in Bordeaux.

Airports near Biarritz

PUFPau Pyrénées
BIQBiarritz Parme
LDETarbes Ossun Lourdes

Airlines serving Biarritz

Lufthansa
Good (8,123 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,915 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,257 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (424 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (279 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (310 reviews)
TAROM
Good (72 reviews)
Luxair
Good (67 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,404 reviews)
Volotea
Good (569 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (27 reviews)
TWIN JET
Excellent (1 reviews)
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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 Hôtel Au Bon Coin, Biarritz offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €511 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Biarritz

Most booked hotels in Biarritz

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Kyriad Anglet - Biarritz
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€84+
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Le Bayonne
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€112+
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Fasthôtel Biarritz Bidart CÔte-Basque - Un Hôtel Fh Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€91+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Biarritz Aeroport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€80+
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Hotel le Windsor Grande Plage Biarritz
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€166+
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Grand Tonic Hotel & Spa Nuxe
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€165+
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Hiring a car in Biarritz

Hiring a car in Biarritz costs €46 per day, on average, or €139 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Biarritz.

Expect to pay €1.89 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 €22.61 and €30.14. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 308 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Biarritz costs €46 per day, on average, or €139 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Biarritz.

Expect to pay €1.89 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 €22.61 and €30.14. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 308 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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