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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Rochelle has to offer.

When to visit La Rochelle

La Rochelle in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Rochelle in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 148
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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How to Get to La Rochelle

Plane

When flying to La Rochelle, you’ll arrive at La Rochelle Laleu (LRH), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to La Rochelle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to La Rochelle is to pick up a car rental from Bordeaux, which is about 96 miles from La Rochelle. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Turo, among others, in Bordeaux.

Plane

When flying to La Rochelle, you’ll arrive at La Rochelle Laleu (LRH), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to La Rochelle from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to La Rochelle is to pick up a car rental from Bordeaux, which is about 96 miles from La Rochelle. You’ll find branches of Rentscape and Turo, among others, in Bordeaux.

Airports near La Rochelle

LRHLa Rochelle Laleu
BODBordeaux
NTENantes Atlantique

Airlines serving La Rochelle

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,081 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,592 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,222 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,660 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,466 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,362 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (243 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,931 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (420 reviews)
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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 Ibis Styles La Rochelle Centre, La Rochelle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 188 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 Hôtel Les Gens de Mer La Rochelle. There are also lots of vacation rental options in La Rochelle, with prices from C$ 52 to C$ 890 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in La Rochelle are about 2% 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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B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 114+
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B&B HOTEL La Rochelle Centre Les Minimes
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 94+
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Hôtel & Spa du Château
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 118+
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Première Classe La Rochelle Sud-Aytré
1 star
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 63+
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Renting a car in La Rochelle

Renting a car in La Rochelle costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 217 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 3.41 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$ 40.87 and C$ 54.50. The most frequently booked car type in La Rochelle is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 107 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in La Rochelle costs C$ 72 per day, on average, or C$ 217 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 3.41 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$ 40.87 and C$ 54.50. The most frequently booked car type in La Rochelle is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Peugeot 107 or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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