Biarritz travel guide
Biarritz Tourism | Biarritz Guide
You're Going to Love Biarritz
With a population of 33,188, Biarritz 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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Biarritz has to offer.
When to visit Biarritz
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.
How to Get to Biarritz
Plane
When flying to Biarritz, you’ll arrive at Biarritz Parme (BIQ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Biarritz. The train journey from Biarritz to Toulouse takes 3h 49m and costs around AED 143 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about AED 195 for a 4h 05m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Biarritz is to pick up a car hire from Bordeaux, which is about 105 miles from Biarritz. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Bordeaux.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From San Sebastian, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 50 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Biarritz Gare Routière, located 0.5 miles from the city centre of Biarritz. Biarritz Halle Iraty is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Biarritz
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 Hôtel Au Bon Coin, Biarritz offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 522 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,515 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Biarritz
Most booked hotels in Biarritz
Hiring a car in Biarritz
Expect to pay AED 7.50 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 89.91 and AED 119.88. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Biarritz, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.