Anywhere Campers Rental company category:Standard
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Hiring a campervan in Biarritz means setting off from the Basque Coast, between the waves of the Grande Plage, the cliffs of Bidart and the harbours of Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hendaye. In less than an hour's drive you reach the white and red villages of the hinterland, the first passes of the Pyrenees or San Sebastián, across the Spanish border. 2 partner companies offer campervans, camper vans and motorhomes here: Anywhere Campers and BlackSheep.
Two of the three depots are outside the centre, at the airport and in the Nive valley: you avoid Biarritz's narrow streets and head straight for the motorway or the inland roads.
2 rental partners
Where to pick up your vehicle in Biarritz?
BlackSheep Rental company category:Standard
Public rating of the rental company: 3.9/5 (422 reviews)
- Trustpilot 3.9/5 411 reviews
- Trustpilot 4.3/5 11 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Biarritz
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €346/day median €349/day | from €368/day median €371/day | from €414/day median €417/day | from €354/day median €357/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €358/day median €375/day | from €374/day median €390/day | from €426/day median €437/day | from €365/day median €377/day |
| Large motorhome | from €363/day median €366/day | from €380/day median €382/day | from €426/day median €428/day | from €371/day median €374/day |
Daily prices observed on October 21, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 1 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,500.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Biarritz
1 The Basque Corniche and the Spanish coast to Bilbao
- Biarritz
- Guéthary
- Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Hendaye
- San Sebastián
- Zumaia
- Bilbao
- Biarritz
Heading south, the road runs past Bidart and Guéthary to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, its harbour and sheltered bay, then along the Basque Corniche and its flysch cliffs to Hendaye. Across the Bidasoa, you follow the Spanish coast via San Sebastián and the cliffs of Zumaia to Bilbao, before returning by motorway. The stages are short: every day leaves time for the beach or the coastal path.
- Distance
- about 320 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 Hinterland villages to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
- Biarritz
- Sare
- Ainhoa
- Espelette
- Cambo-les-Bains
- Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
- Irouléguy
- Biarritz
Via Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle you reach Sare and the little Rhune railway, then Ainhoa, a bastide with red half-timbered houses, and Espelette, whose façades are hung with drying chilli peppers in autumn. Cambo-les-Bains and the Villa Arnaga come before the drive up the Nive to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, its citadel and the Irouléguy vineyards. In these villages, park at the entrance and explore on foot.
- Distance
- about 150 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan, camper van or low-profile motorhome
3 Soule, the Iraty Forest and the Aspe Valley to Pau
- Biarritz
- Mauléon-Licharre
- Iraty Forest
- Sainte-Engrâce
- Oloron-Sainte-Marie
- Lescun
- Pau
To the east, Mauléon opens up the Soule, the smallest and most mountainous of the French Basque provinces: the Iraty Forest, one of the largest beech forests in Europe, the Kakuetta gorges and the village of Sainte-Engrâce. You cross into Béarn via Oloron-Sainte-Marie and drive up the Aspe Valley to Lescun and its cirque, then finish in Pau, another departure city of our partners. A one-way mountain trip, more enjoyable in a camper van.
- Distance
- about 350 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van
Weather and seasons
When to go in Biarritz?
Best time
May, June, September and October
May to June, September to October
highs 19 to 23 °C, lows 12 to 16 °C
The best time to set off from Biarritz: long days, a coast less crowded than in summer and campsites available. September is the favourite month of surfers and hikers, with the sea still at 22 °C and the grape harvest starting in Irouléguy. Atlantic showers remain frequent: pack rain gear.
High season
July and August
July to August
highs 24 to 25 °C, lows 18 °C
The heart of the season: the driest months of the year, a sea around 23 to 24 °C and a very lively coast, from the beaches of Biarritz to the harbours of Guéthary and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Coastal motorhome areas fill up by late morning: book your campsite and vehicle early, or seek cooler air in the inland valleys.
March and April
March to April
highs 15 to 17 °C, lows 7 to 9 °C
A green and changeable spring, with sunny days alternating with rainy spells. The hills of the hinterland are at their most beautiful and the villages still quiet, but the highest passes of the Soule may still be snowbound: keep the mountains for late spring.
Winter
November to February
November to February
highs 12 to 16 °C, lows 5 to 9 °C
Winter remains mild by the ocean, but it is the wettest season, November above all. Big swells then draw big-wave surfers and spectators to the Corniche. A heated vehicle and a campsite open all year make the stay comfortable; the mountains are for winter-equipped vehicles only.
Climate in Biarritz, month by month
Most pleasant months: July to August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 °C | 5 °C | 153 mm | 6 h/day | 13 °C |
| Feb | 14 °C | 6 °C | 118 mm | 7 h/day | 13 °C |
| Mar | 15 °C | 7 °C | 131 mm | 9 h/day | 13 °C |
| Apr | 17 °C | 9 °C | 116 mm | 10 h/day | 15 °C |
| May | 19 °C | 12 °C | 110 mm | 11 h/day | 17 °C |
| Jun | 23 °C | 16 °C | 112 mm | 11 h/day | 21 °C |
| Jul | 24 °C | 18 °C | 63 mm | 12 h/day | 23 °C |
| Aug | 25 °C | 18 °C | 71 mm | 12 h/day | 24 °C |
| Sep | 23 °C | 16 °C | 121 mm | 10 h/day | 22 °C |
| Oct | 21 °C | 13 °C | 115 mm | 8 h/day | 20 °C |
| Nov | 16 °C | 9 °C | 218 mm | 6 h/day | 17 °C |
| Dec | 13 °C | 7 °C | 172 mm | 5 h/day | 14 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Pick up at the airport
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, located in the town of Anglet, receives flights from several European cities, and the BlackSheep depot in its terminal lets you collect the vehicle as soon as you land. Give your flight number to the rental company so it can adjust the appointment if you are delayed. The A63 motorway is a few minutes away.
Parking in Biarritz and on the coast
On the seafronts of Biarritz, Anglet and Bidart, many car parks are closed to motorhomes or fitted with height barriers. To visit Biarritz or Bayonne, leave the vehicle at a motorhome area or a park-and-ride and take the Tram'bus, whose lines serve Bayonne, Anglet and Biarritz.
The tolled A63 to the border
The A63 motorway, which runs along the coast from Bayonne to Spain, is tolled, and most motorhomes pay more than a car, depending on their height. For short hops to Bidart, Guéthary or Saint-Jean-de-Luz, the former N10, now the D810, is free and closer to the ocean.
Mountain roads and livestock
In the hinterland, the pass roads towards the Soule or Navarre are narrow, steep and shared with free-roaming sheep, cows and pottok ponies. Some passes, such as the Port de Larrau, may be closed by snow in winter: check road conditions and fill up in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port or Mauléon before heading up.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Biarritz
Where can I pick up a campervan in Biarritz?
Two partner companies offer three departure points: BlackSheep in the airport passenger terminal, in Anglet, and in Ustaritz, in the Nive valley, about fifteen kilometres to the south; Anywhere Campers in Biarritz itself, with a meeting point given in the confirmation. Choose the depot according to how you arrive: by plane, train or car.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Biarritz?
The rate depends mainly on the season, the length of hire and the size of the vehicle: a campervan for two does not cost the same as a family motorhome, and July and August remain the most sought-after months on the Basque Coast. Run a search with your dates to compare the available offers, mandatory fees included, and book at the displayed price.
Can I drive to Spain with a campervan hired in Biarritz?
The border is only about thirty kilometres away, at Hendaye or Biriatou, and Spain is among the countries generally accepted, but check the countries covered by the insurance in the offer conditions. On the Spanish side, several Basque cities, including Bilbao, have introduced low-emission zones: check the current rules before entering.
Can I return the vehicle in Pau or Bordeaux?
Pau and Bordeaux are also departure cities of our partners. The first concludes a crossing of the Basque and Béarn Pyrenees; the second, a drive north through the Landes, past Lake Léon, the Courant d'Huchet nature reserve and the wide beaches of Vieux-Boucau. Enter the return city in your search: any one-way fees are included in the displayed price.
Which vehicle should I choose for a trip from Biarritz?
The offers found range from a two-berth campervan to the six-berth Sunlight A70, including the four-seat Carado T-447 and the five-seat Adria Matrix, with manual or automatic gearboxes. A surfing couple can park anywhere in a campervan; a family will be more comfortable in a low-profile or over-cab motorhome, especially on a long trip.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Biarritz with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
The two service providers made me pay for the insurance for the car. And when I request a refund for one of them, I no longer get a response. I will travel by motorhome again, but certainly not with CoolDrive, nor with my friends.
(anonymous)
France · Sep 2019
Avis Vérifiés
The two service providers charged me for insurance for the car. And when I request a refund for one, I no longer receive a response. I will travel again in a camper van but certainly not with CoolDrive, nor with my friends.
(anonymous)
France · Sep 2019
Avis Vérifiés
First rental of this type of vehicle in a professional context where the rental must take place from France to Canada. Many questions and Cooldrive (Marlène) has been a valuable support in guiding my choices. Efficiency and responsiveness beforehand, and on-site a vehicle and service that met our expectations. No complaints. Great!
Alain L.
Canada · Oct 2025
Avis Vérifiés
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Biarritz
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome hired in Biarritz?
A category B licence is enough for campervans, camper vans and motorhomes with a maximum authorised weight of 3.5 tonnes or less, which covers the vast majority of rental vehicles. A licence issued outside the European Union may require an international driving permit. The minimum age and years of driving required are shown in the conditions of each offer.
Where can I stay overnight with a motorhome on the Basque Coast?
Most coastal towns, such as Biarritz with its Milady area or Anglet, offer paid motorhome areas, and campsites are plentiful set back from the beaches. Elsewhere, overnight parking is banned and fined along much of the coast. In the hinterland, farms and wine estates also welcome motorhomes for a night.
How many days should I plan for the Basque Country?
Three or four days are enough for the coast to Hendaye and the villages of Sare, Ainhoa and Espelette. A week lets you add San Sebastián and the Spanish coast, or the Soule and the Iraty Forest. With two weeks, you can combine the Basque Country, the Béarn Pyrenees and the Landes, with a possible return in another city.
When should I book a campervan in Biarritz?
For July and August, and for the big summer events such as the Fêtes de Bayonne, book several months ahead: campervans go first, often rented by surfers. In May, June and September, the choice remains wide a few weeks before departure, and the coastal motorhome areas are much quieter.
How do I reach the depots by train?
TGV and regional trains stop at Biarritz station, in the La Négresse district, as well as in Bayonne. The airport, a few kilometres away, can then be reached by bus or taxi; for the Ustaritz depot, a taxi is the simplest option. Let the rental company know your arrival time to arrange the key handover.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Biarritz
Biarritz brings together the ocean, the mountains and two countries within a few dozen kilometres. The surf beaches and fishing harbours of the Basque Coast, the hinterland villages, the beech forests and passes of the Soule, then San Sebastián and the Spanish coast are linked by short stages, without long days of driving.
The two partner companies, Anywhere Campers and BlackSheep, cater as well for a couple in a campervan as for a family in a motorhome, and the terminal depot makes arriving by plane easy. Pau and Bordeaux, other departure cities of our partners, open the way to one-way trips to Béarn or the Gironde. The oceanic climate, mild but wet, gives its finest months to summer, while spring and autumn offer quieter roads and a sea still pleasant in September.