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. 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 3 km from the city centre.
SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Biarritz, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Biarritz to Massy takes 3h 19m and costs around S$ 93 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, expect to pay about S$ 91 for a 5h 11m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Biarritz, including BlaBlaBus, FlixBus and ALSA. From Bordeaux, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 233 km and will cost you around S$ 61. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about S$ 15 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 2.5 km 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 S$ 189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 533 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay S$ 2.76 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 S$ 33.03 and S$ 44.04. Compact (Mini Hatch or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Biarritz, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.