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

When to visit Biarritz

Biarritz in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Biarritz in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 166
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 The shortest flight to Biarritz from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 12h 10m.

Train

SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Biarritz. The train journey from Biarritz to Toulouse takes 3h 45m and costs around C$ 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 100 for a 4h 03m 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 rental from Toulouse, which is about 242 km from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Toulouse.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Biarritz using BlaBlaBus or FlixBus. From Pau, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 161 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Biarritz Gare Routière, located 0.8 km from downtown 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 The shortest flight to Biarritz from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 12h 10m.

Train

SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Biarritz. The train journey from Biarritz to Toulouse takes 3h 45m and costs around C$ 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 100 for a 4h 03m 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 rental from Toulouse, which is about 242 km from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Toulouse.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Biarritz using BlaBlaBus or FlixBus. From Pau, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 161 km and will cost you around C$ 21. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Biarritz Gare Routière, located 0.8 km from downtown Biarritz. Biarritz Halle Iraty is also a commonly used station, and is 2.8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Biarritz

PUFPau Pyrénées
BIQBiarritz Parme
LDETarbes Ossun Lourdes

Airlines serving Biarritz

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,081 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (352 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (194 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (266 reviews)
TAROM
Good (71 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (58 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,908 reviews)
Volotea
Good (564 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (20 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (62 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 C$ 229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 745 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)
C$ 176+
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Hotel Le Windsor Biarritz
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 302+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Biarritz Aeroport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Grand Tonic Hotel & Spa Nuxe
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 235+
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Ibis Budget Bayonne
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 112+
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Hôtel Les Genêts Bayonne
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 104+
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Renting a car in Biarritz

Renting a car in Biarritz costs C$ 61 per day, on average, or C$ 184 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.63 per litre in Biarritz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.52 and C$ 42.03. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Biarritz costs C$ 61 per day, on average, or C$ 184 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.63 per litre in Biarritz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.52 and C$ 42.03. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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