Girona travel guide
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You're Going to Love Girona
With a population of 96,188, Girona is a must-see destination in Catalonia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Girona to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Girona
If you’re looking for affordable options, Plaça del Vi 7 (Plaça del Vi, 7) and Trull d'en Francesc (Placeta de l'Oli, 1) are great picks.
When to visit Girona
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Girona in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Girona, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Girona
Plane
When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by iryo. The train journey from Girona to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 53 miles from Girona. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and CLICK RENT , among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 145 miles and will cost you around $29. From Valencia, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 3 miles from the city centre of Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Girona
Where to stay in Girona
Average rates range from around $228 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $218 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BYPILLOW Erba and Bed in Girona.
Where to stay in popular areas of Girona
Most booked hotels in Girona
Hiring a car in Girona
Expect to pay $2.92 per litre in Girona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.02 and $46.69. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.