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. Biarritz deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
When flying to Biarritz, you’ll arrive at Biarritz Parme (BIQ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Biarritz from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 42h 10m.
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Biarritz. The train journey from Biarritz to Bordeaux takes 2h 10m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Toulouse, expect to pay about $38 for a 3h 44m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.
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 Hertz and Alamo, among others, in Bordeaux.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Bordeaux, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 140 miles and will cost you around $20. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 145 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.
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 $216 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $601 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Biarritz costs $158 per day, on average, or $315 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Biarritz Parme.
Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.10 and $49.47. The most frequently booked car type in Biarritz is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.