Bordeaux travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bordeaux
With a population of 231,844, Bordeaux 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 9 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bordeaux has to offer.
When to visit Bordeaux
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bordeaux in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °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 80 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Bordeaux, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Bordeaux
Plane
When flying to Bordeaux, you’ll arrive at Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (BOD), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Bordeaux from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 15h 05m.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Bordeaux. The train journey from Bordeaux to Paris takes 2h 03m and costs around S$ 22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pau, expect to pay about S$ 27 for a 2h 10m trip. The train station in Bordeaux is called Bordeaux Saint-Jean, and is located 2.2 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bordeaux, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and ALSA. From La Rochelle, the bus ride to Bordeaux takes 130 miles and will cost you around S$ 35. From Brive-la-Gaillarde, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Bordeaux Quai de Paludate, located 2.1 km from the city centre of Bordeaux. Bordeaux Floirac Dravemont is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bordeaux
Where to stay in Bordeaux
From 5-star hotels such as the Le Boutique Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Ibis Styles Bordeaux Meriadeck, Bordeaux offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 171 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 401 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Séjours & Affaires Bordeaux de L'Yser and ibis budget Bordeaux Centre Bastide. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Bordeaux, with prices from S$ 31 to S$ 582 per night. Centre Ville is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bordeaux are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Centre Ville - In Bordeaux’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hôtel de Sèze, Best Western Grand Hotel Francais and La Tour Intendance.
Chartrons - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hôtel Notre Dame, Mercure Bordeaux Chateau Chartrons and Hotel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons. The average nightly price for a double room in Chartrons is S$ 77.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bordeaux
Most booked hotels in Bordeaux
Hiring a car in Bordeaux
Hiring a car in Bordeaux costs S$ 230 per day, on average, or S$ 2,073 if you want to hire it for 9 days. Sixt, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Bordeaux is the LOCA MALIN branch at Aéroport de Bordeaux Mérignac, Bordeaux, France - Mainland, which is 10 km from the city centre.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Bordeaux.
Expect to pay S$ 2.73 per litre in Bordeaux (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 32.71 and S$ 43.61. The most frequently booked car type in Bordeaux is Standard (Class Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Peugeot 108 or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Bordeaux
Mini
2 Adults, 2 Bags
S$ 46/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 50/day