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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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

La Rochelle in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Rochelle in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 134
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 15m.

Train

SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to La Rochelle. The train journey from La Rochelle to Paris takes 2h 49m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulouse, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 5h 34m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, La Rochelle is the busiest station in La Rochelle. Another popular train station is La Rochelle Porte Dauphine, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

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 Ok Mobility, among others, in Bordeaux.

Bus

You can travel by bus to La Rochelle using BlaBlaBus or FlixBus. From Nantes, the bus ride to La Rochelle takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 125 miles. La Rochelle’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the downtown.

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 15m.

Train

SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to La Rochelle. The train journey from La Rochelle to Paris takes 2h 49m and costs around C$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulouse, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 5h 34m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, La Rochelle is the busiest station in La Rochelle. Another popular train station is La Rochelle Porte Dauphine, located 0.1 miles from the centre.

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 Ok Mobility, among others, in Bordeaux.

Bus

You can travel by bus to La Rochelle using BlaBlaBus or FlixBus. From Nantes, the bus ride to La Rochelle takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 27. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about C$ 33 for a journey of 125 miles. La Rochelle’s bus station is located 0.4 miles from the downtown.

Airports near La Rochelle

LRHLa Rochelle Laleu
BODBordeaux
NTENantes Atlantique

Airlines serving La Rochelle

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (921 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
LATAM 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 Apart'hotel L'escale Marine, La Rochelle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 363 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hôtel Eco La Rochelle Centre les Minimes and Hotel Henri IV. There are also lots of vacation rental options in La Rochelle, with prices from C$ 70 to C$ 904 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% cheaper 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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Hotel Central Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 209+
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Hôtel Confort La Rochelle Centre les Minimes
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
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Appart'City Classic La Rochelle Centre
0 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 122+
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Premiere Classe la Rochelle Sud - Aytre
1 star
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 71+
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Renting a car in La Rochelle

Expect to pay C$ 2.69 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$ 32.28 and C$ 43.04. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Rochelle, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 2.69 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$ 32.28 and C$ 43.04. Intermediate (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in La Rochelle, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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