Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 November
Estimated hotel price
AED 361
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Rochelle in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 361
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 4 km from the city centre.

Train

SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to La Rochelle. The train journey from La Rochelle to Nantes takes 1h 45m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Massy, expect to pay about AED 286 for a 2h 48m 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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to La Rochelle using BlaBlaBus or FlixBus. From Nantes, the bus ride to La Rochelle takes 193 km and will cost you around AED 84. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about AED 110 for a journey of 257 km. La Rochelle’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to La Rochelle, you’ll arrive at La Rochelle Laleu (LRH), which is located 4 km from the city centre.

Train

SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to La Rochelle. The train journey from La Rochelle to Nantes takes 1h 45m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Massy, expect to pay about AED 286 for a 2h 48m 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.

Bus

You can travel by bus to La Rochelle using BlaBlaBus or FlixBus. From Nantes, the bus ride to La Rochelle takes 193 km and will cost you around AED 84. From Bordeaux, the ticket costs about AED 110 for a journey of 257 km. La Rochelle’s bus station is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Airports near La Rochelle

LRHLa Rochelle Laleu
BODBordeaux
NTENantes Atlantique

Airlines serving La Rochelle

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,290 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,048 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,070 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (145 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (325 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 Lagrange Apart'hotel L'escale Marine, La Rochelle offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 380 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 656 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 holiday rental options in La Rochelle, with prices from AED 168 to AED 2,431 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in La Rochelle are about 8% 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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Maisons du Monde Hôtel & Suites - La Rochelle Vieux Port
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 465+
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Hôtel Kyriad La Rochelle Centre Ville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 314+
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Kyriad La Rochelle Centre - Les Minimes
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 287+
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Appart'City Classic La Rochelle Centre
0 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 266+
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Premiere Classe la Rochelle Sud - Aytre
1 star
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
AED 168+
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Hiring a car in La Rochelle

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in La Rochelle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.98 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in La Rochelle is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 per litre in La Rochelle (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 81.98 and AED 109.30. The most frequently booked car type in La Rochelle is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 22% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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