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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Biarritz has to offer.

When to visit Biarritz

Biarritz in November
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Biarritz in November
Estimated hotel price
$201
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.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Train. The train journey from Biarritz to Bordeaux takes 2h 41m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $109 for a 4h 01m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Bilbao, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 140 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 175 miles. The most popular bus station is Biarritz Gare Routière, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Biarritz. Biarritz Halle Iraty is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Biarritz, you’ll arrive at Biarritz Parme (BIQ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Train. The train journey from Biarritz to Bordeaux takes 2h 41m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $109 for a 4h 01m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Bilbao, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 140 miles and will cost you around $13. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 175 miles. The most popular bus station is Biarritz Gare Routière, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Biarritz. Biarritz Halle Iraty is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Biarritz

PUFPau Pyrénées
BIQBiarritz Parme
LDETarbes Ossun Lourdes

Airlines serving Biarritz

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,155 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,105 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (368 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (201 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (280 reviews)
Luxair
Good (60 reviews)
TAROM
Good (71 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,091 reviews)
Volotea
Good (564 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (60 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (21 reviews)
Air Caraïbes
Good (44 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 $261 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $652 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Biarritz

Most booked hotels in Biarritz

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Hôtel Le Bayonne
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Hôtel Mercure Président Biarritz Plage
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$241+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Biarritz Aeroport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$138+
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Grand Tonic Hotel & Spa Nuxe
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$236+
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Ibis Budget Bayonne
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$116+
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Hôtel Les Genêts Bayonne
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$101+
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Hiring a car in Biarritz

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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