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 January
Estimated hotel price
$200
1 night at 3-star hotel
Biarritz in January
Estimated hotel price
$200
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 3 km from the city centre.

Train

SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Biarritz. The train journey from Biarritz to Toulouse takes 3h 54m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $106 for a 4h 05m 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 Hertz and Rentscape, among others, in Bordeaux.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Pau, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 161 km and will cost you around $7. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about $10 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 2.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Biarritz, you’ll arrive at Biarritz Parme (BIQ), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Train

SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Biarritz. The train journey from Biarritz to Toulouse takes 3h 54m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $106 for a 4h 05m 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 Hertz and Rentscape, among others, in Bordeaux.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Pau, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 161 km and will cost you around $7. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about $10 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 2.8 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Biarritz

Lufthansa
Good (7,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,649 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,412 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,146 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,816 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,080 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (352 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (197 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (266 reviews)
TAROM
Good (71 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (58 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,894 reviews)
Volotea
Good (564 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (62 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (20 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 $272 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $894 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Biarritz

Most booked hotels in Biarritz

Hôtel Le Bayonne
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$213+
Hotel Le Windsor Biarritz
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$364+
Sure Hotel by Best Western Biarritz Aeroport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$158+
Grand Tonic Hotel & Spa Nuxe
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$284+
Ibis Budget Bayonne
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$135+
Hôtel Les Genêts Bayonne
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$128+

Hiring a car in Biarritz

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $38.03 and $50.71. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $38.03 and $50.71. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Compact (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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