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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Biarritz deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 3 km from the city centre.
Train
SNCF is the only carrier operating train routes to Biarritz. The train journey from Biarritz to Toulouse takes 3h 45m and costs around S$ 54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about S$ 72 for a 4h 05m trip. The train station in Biarritz is called Biarritz, and is located 2.8 km from the city centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Biarritz using FlixBus or BlaBlaBus. From San Sebastian, the bus ride to Biarritz takes 97 km and will cost you around S$ 12. From Bilbao, the ticket costs about S$ 18 for a journey of 233 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.
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 S$ 197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 579 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 S$ 2.77 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$ 33.14 and S$ 44.19. Compact (Mini Hatch or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Biarritz, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.