Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

La Rochelle travel guide

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You're Going to Love La Rochelle

With a population of 76,810, La Rochelle 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 La Rochelle has to offer.

When to visit La Rochelle

La Rochelle in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Rochelle in January
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Rochelle in July, when the average temperature is 20 °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 4 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in La Rochelle, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.

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How to Get to La Rochelle

Plane

When flying to La Rochelle, you’ll arrive at La Rochelle Laleu (LRH), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Rochelle is to pick up a car hire from Bordeaux, which is about 154 km from La Rochelle. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Budget, among others, in Bordeaux.

Plane

When flying to La Rochelle, you’ll arrive at La Rochelle Laleu (LRH), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Rochelle is to pick up a car hire from Bordeaux, which is about 154 km from La Rochelle. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Budget, among others, in Bordeaux.

Airports near La Rochelle

LRHLa Rochelle Laleu
BODBordeaux
NTENantes Atlantique

Airlines serving La Rochelle

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,025 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,634 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,059 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,923 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,427 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,425 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,455 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (230 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Rochelle

From 5-star hotels such as the Maison des Ambassadeurs to great affordable options like the Ibis Styles La Rochelle Centre, La Rochelle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $406 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include ibis budget La Rochelle Centre les Minimes and Hôtel Les Gens de Mer La Rochelle. There are also lots of holiday rental options in La Rochelle, with prices from $66 to $1,080 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in La Rochelle are about 4% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Rochelle

Most booked hotels in La Rochelle

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B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre Les Minimes
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$176+
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Brit Hotel La Rochelle Périgny
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Appart'City Classic La Rochelle Centre
0 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$137+
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Première Classe La Rochelle Sud-Aytré
1 star
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$76+
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Hiring a car in La Rochelle

Expect to pay $3.92 per litre in La Rochelle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $46.94 and $62.59. The most frequently booked car type in La Rochelle is Compact (Renault Mégane or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.92 per litre in La Rochelle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $46.94 and $62.59. The most frequently booked car type in La Rochelle is Compact (Renault Mégane or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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