Biarritz travel guide
Biarritz Tourism | Biarritz Guide
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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Biarritz has to offer.
When to visit Biarritz
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.
How to Get to Biarritz
Plane
When flying to Biarritz, you’ll arrive at Biarritz Parme (BIQ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Biarritz from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 9h 55m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Biarritz. The train journey from Biarritz to Pau takes 1h 30m and costs around C$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lourdes, expect to pay about C$ 28 for a 2h 01m 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 keddy by Europcar and Free2Move, among others, in Toulouse.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Pau, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 161 km and will cost you around C$ 6. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about C$ 19 for a journey of 233 km. The most popular bus station is Biarritz Gare Routière, located 0.5 miles from downtown Biarritz. Biarritz Halle Iraty is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Biarritz
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$ 187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 454 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Biarritz
Most booked hotels in Biarritz
Renting a car in Biarritz
Renting a car in Biarritz costs C$ 71 per day, on average, or C$ 495 if you want to rent it for 7 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Biarritz Parme.
Expect to pay C$ 2.58 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$ 30.86 and C$ 41.14. Compact (Audi A1 Sportback or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Biarritz, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.