Car hire in Biarritz
1 office in Biarritz · airport pick-up · France
Few places blend Second Empire seaside elegance with surf culture like Biarritz: villas facing the Grande Plage, the Rocher de la Vierge and wave breaks that draw surfers from all over Europe. It also sits in the perfect corner of the French Basque Country, a stone's throw from the Spanish border.
A car multiplies the trip: the inland Basque villages — Espelette, Ainhoa, Sare — have no railway, and the coast from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Hendaye is best enjoyed stopping wherever takes your fancy. With pick-up at Biarritz-Pays Basque airport, ten minutes from the centre, you can combine France and Spain in the same getaway.
Search cars in BiarritzWhy hire a car in Biarritz
- The inland villages of Labourd, with their red-and-white farmhouses, are only reachable by road; buses are scarce and seasonal.
- San Sebastián is ~45 min away: many people fly into Biarritz and explore both sides of the Basque Country with a single car.
- Surfers need to follow the forecast: Anglet, the Côte des Basques and Hendaye work with different tides and winds.
Day trips near Biarritz
- Saint-Jean-de-Luz — A sheltered bay, shipowners' houses and the church where Louis XIV married, plus a fine seafront promenade, about 20 minutes along the coast.
- Espelette and Ainhoa — Façades draped in strings of red peppers, two of the prettiest villages in the French Basque interior, about 30 minutes from Biarritz.
- La Rhune — The 1924 rack railway climbs to 905 m with views over the whole Basque coast; the Sare station is about 35 minutes' drive away.
- San Sebastián — La Concha beach, the old town and Europe's finest pintxo bars, across the border by motorway in about 45 minutes.
Where to pick up your car
- Aeropuerto de Biarritz
Final prices in euros · book without paying · free cancellation up to 72 h before.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cross into Spain with a car hired in Biarritz?
With most providers yes, within the EU, though it's wise to declare it when booking and check the contract terms. The Hendaye–Irún border is crossed by motorway with no checks or formalities.
Is parking in Biarritz easy in summer?
In the centre it's difficult in July and August: the practical options are the underground car parks or accommodation with a space included. For the Anglet beaches and day trips, setting off early in the morning makes all the difference.
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