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

La Rochelle in January

Estimated hotel price

C$ 146

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 146

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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When flying to La Rochelle, you’ll arrive at La Rochelle Laleu (LRH), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to La Rochelle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 27h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to La Rochelle is to pick up a car rental from Bordeaux, which is about 154 km from La Rochelle. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Budget, among others, in Bordeaux.

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Car

Another option to get to La Rochelle is to pick up a car rental from Bordeaux, which is about 154 km 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

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Scandinavian Airlines

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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 Lagrange Appart'hotel Lescale Marine, La Rochelle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 218 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 Hotel Henri IV. There are also lots of vacation rental options in La Rochelle, with prices from C$ 53 to C$ 1,646 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in La Rochelle are about 14% 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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Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port

4 stars

Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)

C$ 156+

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Hôtel Kyriad La Rochelle Centre Ville

3 stars

Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)

C$ 115+

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B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre Les Minimes

3 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

C$ 125+

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Premiere Classe la Rochelle Sud - Aytre

1 star

Good (7.1, Good reviews)

C$ 59+

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Renting a car in La Rochelle costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 131 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 3.29 per litre in La Rochelle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.47 and C$ 52.62.

Renting a car in La Rochelle costs C$ 66 per day, on average, or C$ 131 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

Expect to pay C$ 3.29 per litre in La Rochelle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 39.47 and C$ 52.62.

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You're Going to Love La Rochelle

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Airports near La Rochelle

Airlines serving La Rochelle

Where to stay in La Rochelle

Where to stay in popular areas of La Rochelle

Most booked hotels in La Rochelle

Renting a car in La Rochelle