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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Biarritz has to offer.
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.
When flying to Biarritz, you’ll arrive at Biarritz Parme (BIQ), which is located 3 km from the city centre.
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Biarritz. The train journey from Biarritz to Bordeaux takes 1h 56m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulouse, expect to pay about $67 for a 3h 45m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.
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 Hertz and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Bordeaux.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From San Sebastian, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 80 km and will cost you around $10. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 225 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.
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 $237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $691 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.40 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 $40.73 and $54.30. Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Biarritz, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.