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. Consider staying at least one whole day in La Rochelle to see all of its attractions.
When to visit La Rochelle
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.
How to Get to La Rochelle
Plane
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 12h 25m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to La Rochelle. The train journey from La Rochelle to Paris takes 3h 11m and costs around C$ 78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lille, expect to pay about C$ 109 for a 5h 41m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, La Rochelle is the busiest station in La Rochelle. Another popular train station is La Rochelle Porte Dauphine, located 0.2 km from the centre.
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 LOCA MALIN and keddy by Europcar, among others, in Bordeaux.
Bus
You can travel by bus to La Rochelle using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From Nantes, the bus ride to La Rochelle takes 193 km and will cost you around C$ 32. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about C$ 36 for a journey of 209 km. La Rochelle’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving La Rochelle
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$ 117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 201 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Premiere Classe La Rochelle Centre - Les Minimes and Hotel Henri IV. There are also lots of vacation rental options in La Rochelle, with prices from C$ 52 to C$ 950 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in La Rochelle are about 7% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of La Rochelle
Most booked hotels in La Rochelle
Renting a car in La Rochelle
Renting a car in La Rochelle costs C$ 121 per day, on average.
Expect to pay C$ 2.67 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$ 32.03 and C$ 42.71. Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Rochelle, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.
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