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
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Rochelle in January
Estimated hotel price
$179
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 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Rochelle is to pick up a car hire from Bordeaux, which is about 96 miles 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 2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Rochelle is to pick up a car hire from Bordeaux, which is about 96 miles 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 (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,170 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,483 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,370 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,469 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,321 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (416 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,983 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 $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $370 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 $64 to $1,077 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in La Rochelle are about 7% 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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Hôtel Kyriad La Rochelle Centre Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre Les Minimes
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$152+
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Brit Hotel La Rochelle Périgny
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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Première Classe La Rochelle Sud-Aytré
1 star
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$71+
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Hiring a car in La Rochelle

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.45 and $63.26. 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.45 and $63.26. 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, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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