‹ France

Biarritz short-term rental rules (2026)

Pyrénées-Atlantiques · France
Restricted
Rules last checked  ·  Region: International

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits.

Every meublé de tourisme in Biarritz must be registered, and a main home can be let for at most 120 days a year.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

Licence
Required
Primary residence
Not required

Work for Biarritz? Claim this page to confirm or correct the rules.

NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Not yet researched for this place.

Ask us to research longer stays here →

On the horizon

Proposals and rules that are not in force yet. They don’t change Biarritz’s status above until they take effect.

Browse all 19 STR regulations in France →

Guest registration

The law in France requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

System: fiche individuelle de police

Deadline: Completed at arrival; kept for 6 months

Authority: Police nationale / Gendarmerie (on request)

Covers: Guests of foreign nationality. French guests are not covered.

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Biarritz rules

16 rules on record for Biarritz, 14 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

Free account includes full rules for one place, with change alerts. Full report $39 · See a sample. For a lender or insurer: rules summary for one address, $29, free with the report. Already have an account? Sign in.

Source: biarritz.fr (official), checked 6 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Biarritz?

Yes, with material limits. Every meublé de tourisme in Biarritz must be registered, and a main home can be let for at most 120 days a year.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Biarritz?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Do hosts in Biarritz have to register their guests?

The law in France requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: fiche individuelle de police. Deadline: Completed at arrival; kept for 6 months. Authority: Police nationale / Gendarmerie (on request). Covers: Guests of foreign nationality. French guests are not covered.

When were the Biarritz rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Biarritz on 6 Nov 2026.

Search 5,120+ places

LawfulStay tracks short-term rental rules for 5,120+ places, with every rule traced to its official source.

Search the database →