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$ 174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Biarritz in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 174
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 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Biarritz from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 12h.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Train. The train journey from Biarritz to Bordeaux takes 1h 57m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 4h 12m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Biarritz is to pick up a car rental from Bordeaux, which is about 105 miles from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Bordeaux.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Biarritz using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Bilbao, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 145 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Toulouse, the ticket costs about C$ 46 for a journey of 270 miles. 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 1.7 miles from the city centre.

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 12h.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Train. The train journey from Biarritz to Bordeaux takes 1h 57m and costs around C$ 53 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about C$ 50 for a 4h 12m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Biarritz is to pick up a car rental from Bordeaux, which is about 105 miles from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Bordeaux.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Biarritz using BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus. From Bilbao, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 145 miles and will cost you around C$ 14. From Toulouse, the ticket costs about C$ 46 for a journey of 270 miles. 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 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Biarritz

PUFPau Pyrénées
BIQBiarritz Parme
LDETarbes Ossun Lourdes

Airlines serving Biarritz

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,127 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,255 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,866 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (383 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (294 reviews)
Luxair
Good (64 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,253 reviews)
TAROM
Good (75 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (23 reviews)
Volotea
Good (569 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$ 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 467 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$ 149+
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Hôtel Mercure Président Biarritz Plage
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 171+
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Hôtel Le Windsor Biarritz
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 156+
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Fasthôtel Biarritz Bidart CÔte-Basque - Un Hôtel Fh Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 95+
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Grand Tonic Hotel & Spa Nuxe
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 161+
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Sofitel Biarritz le Miramar Thalassa Sea & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 252+
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Renting a car in Biarritz

Renting a car in Biarritz costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 144 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.68 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$ 32.10 and C$ 42.80. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Biarritz, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Biarritz costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 144 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.68 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$ 32.10 and C$ 42.80. Mini (Renault Twingo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Biarritz, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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