All passengers at French airports are recommended to use only the official airport taxis from the rank in the dedicated area, usually outside of the arrival hall. Especially at larger airports, there could be unlicensed taxi drivers who offer their services to unsuspecting arriving passengers, and these services should be declined. Passengers who are unsure of which taxis to use could confirm their transport with the staff members at the information desk. The information desk is open from 08:00 to 22:00, seven days a week. It is also usually possible to book a taxi in advance, but seldom necessary, as taxis are always available at the taxi rank. Keep in mind, official taxi drivers will always be waiting at their vehicles, and will not be approaching passengers in the arrival halls.
Taxis at most France Airports, operate on a metered system, which means that the taxi fare is calculated according to the distance travelled. Each taxi should be equipped with a metre, and a list of the costs involved should be displayed somewhere inside the vehicle. Always ensure that your taxi’s metre is turned on, and in working condition. However, be aware that the metered rate charged will not include additional fees for luggage loaded, more than four adults transported and the costs of transporting animals. There will also usually be an airport surcharge for all journeys commencing from airport locations. Your Biarritz Airport taxi driver should be willing to explain all costs involved, and it is recommended to discuss the fare before leaving the airport. At many airport locations, the average charges for journeys to the most popular destinations are displayed at the information desk.
From Biarritz Airport, passengers travelling to central Biarritz in a taxi will pay approximately €12.00 for the journey, and a trip to central Bayonne will cost around €15.00. Taxi fares are lower during weekday hours, between 07:00 and 17:00, and more expensive during later evening hours and over weekends and public holidays.