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

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. Biarritz deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Biarritz

Biarritz in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Biarritz in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 190
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 05m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Train. The train journey from Biarritz to Bordeaux takes 1h 59m and costs around C$ 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 4h 13m 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 Bordeaux, which is about 170 km from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Bordeaux.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Pessac, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 249 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Toulouse, the ticket costs about C$ 42 for a journey of 410 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 05m.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Train. The train journey from Biarritz to Bordeaux takes 1h 59m and costs around C$ 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 4h 13m 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 Bordeaux, which is about 170 km from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Bordeaux.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Pessac, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 249 km and will cost you around C$ 15. From Toulouse, the ticket costs about C$ 42 for a journey of 410 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

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,808 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,238 reviews)
SWISS
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Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,149 reviews)
China Eastern
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Ryanair
Good (5,281 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,875 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (387 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (232 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (293 reviews)
Luxair
Good (65 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,273 reviews)
TAROM
Good (74 reviews)
Volotea
Good (568 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (24 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 Hotel Au Bon Coin, Biarritz offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 480 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Biarritz

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Hôtel Le Bayonne
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Hôtel Mercure Président Biarritz Plage
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 188+
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Hôtel Le Windsor Biarritz
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 163+
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Sure Hotel by Best Western Biarritz Aeroport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Fasthôtel Biarritz Bidart CÔte-Basque - Un Hôtel Fh Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 99+
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Grand Tonic Hotel & Spa Nuxe
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 143+
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Renting a car in Biarritz

Expect to pay C$ 2.76 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$ 33.06 and C$ 44.08. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Biarritz, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.76 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$ 33.06 and C$ 44.08. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Biarritz, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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