Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 13 days in order to fully appreciate everything Biarritz has to offer.

When to visit Biarritz

Biarritz in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 479
1 night at 3-star hotel
Biarritz in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 479
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 3 km from the city centre.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Train. The train journey from Biarritz to Mérignac takes 2h 26m and costs around AED 180 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulouse, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 4h 07m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Bilbao, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 233 km and will cost you around AED 70. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Biarritz Gare Routière, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Biarritz. Biarritz Halle Iraty is also a commonly used station, and is 2.8 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Biarritz, you’ll arrive at Biarritz Parme (BIQ), which is located 3 km from the city centre.

Train

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Train. The train journey from Biarritz to Mérignac takes 2h 26m and costs around AED 180 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulouse, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 4h 07m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Bilbao, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 233 km and will cost you around AED 70. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 266 km. The most popular bus station is Biarritz Gare Routière, located 0.8 km from the city centre of Biarritz. Biarritz Halle Iraty is also a commonly used station, and is 2.8 km from the city centre.

Airports near Biarritz

PUFPau Pyrénées
BIQBiarritz Parme
LDETarbes Ossun Lourdes

Airlines serving Biarritz

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,081 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,123 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (190 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,249 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,864 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,152 reviews)
Vietnam Airlines
Good (220 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (382 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (291 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,247 reviews)
Luxair
Good (64 reviews)
TAROM
Good (75 reviews)
Volotea
Good (569 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (23 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 AED 395 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,262 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Biarritz

Most booked hotels in Biarritz

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Hôtel Le Bayonne
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 364+
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Hôtel Mercure Président Biarritz Plage
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 448+
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Hotel Le Windsor Biarritz
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 430+
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Grand Tonic Hotel & Spa Nuxe
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 439+
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Sofitel Biarritz le Miramar Thalassa Sea & Spa
5 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 679+
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Ibis Budget Bayonne
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 203+
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Hiring a car in Biarritz

Expect to pay AED 7.17 per litre in Biarritz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 85.94 and AED 114.58. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 7.17 per litre in Biarritz (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 85.94 and AED 114.58. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Compact (Renault Kangoo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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