Excited to rent a car when you get to Girona? If you are landing at Girona Airport, you will find one terminal building split into two levels. You will find the car hire desks on the ground floor where you can either pick up your car on-site or take a shuttle to off-site car hire companies.
As a tourist in Girona, there’s no need to rely on public transportation. When you rent a car, the ancient delights of Girona and Costa Brava are easily explored. From the medieval architecture of the Old Quarter, the Roman Forçe Vella fortress, and further down the coast to Barcelona, you have the freedom to discover the city center and beyond with a car.
Travelers new to Girona should drive on the right-hand side of the road and yield to traffic already on the roundabout, to your left. When you’re driving on Girona’s roads, look out for autopista or motorways marked “AP,” as these are toll roads. Be prepared to pay on these roads, such as the AP7 toll motorway.
Like the rest of Spain, traffic in and around Girona is usually moderate. Morning rush hour goes from 8:00 am to 9:30 am, then the roads get busier around lunchtime from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. In the afternoon congestion starts again at 3:30 pm and goes until 5:00 pm, and again in the evening from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Therefore, it’s a good idea to travel earlier in the day to avoid traffic jams.
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FAQs about renting a car in Girona
How much does it cost to hire a car in Girona?
On average a hire car in Girona costs $12 per day.
What is the most popular rental car in Girona?
Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Girona.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Girona?
Which car hire agencies are at the airport: Barcelona-El Prat airport (BCN)?
The only car hire company onsite at Barcelona-El Prat airport is Hertz.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at the airport: Barcelona-El Prat airport (BCN)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Barcelona-El Prat airport to off-airport locations include Goldcar Rental SP, OK RENT A CAR, Hertz and Europcar.
What is the cheapest car hire location in Girona?
In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at DRIVALIA Girona Airport Carretera Nacional 156 km 1,6 (11 kilometres from the city centre).
A Mini car rental in Girona costs $9 per day, on average.
How much does a Intermediate car rental cost in Girona?
A Intermediate car rental in Girona costs $41 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Girona?
On average a rental car in Girona costs $82 per week ($12 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Girona?
On average a rental car in Girona costs $350 per month ($12 per day).
What type of car is recommended for driving in Girona?
Girona has several narrow and ancient streets, which means smaller cars are recommended. Renting a compact or a midsize car is perfect for inner city travels, while larger vehicles, like an SUV, are more suited to coastal trips or journeys to other cities, such as nearby Barcelona.
What's the speed limit in Girona?
The speed limits on Spanish roads vary on the type of road and the vehicle using them. In urban and built-up areas of Girona, the maximum speed limit is 31 mph, while on roads outside of built-up areas the limit is 56 mph. If you are driving on autovia or dual carriageways, the speed limit is 62 mph and on autopista (motorways), the speed limit is 75 mph.
How are gas prices in Girona?
The average cost of fuel in Spain is moderate at €1.23 ($1.39) per liter, and slightly higher compared to the rest of Europe, where the price of petrol is an average of €1.04 ($1.18) per liter. In Girona, drivers will find that petrol costs €4.74 ($5.36) per gallon in Girona.
Where are the best places to park in Girona?
There are various options for parking in Girona, including park and rides, parking lots, and street parking. Street parking is available in the city center for a small fee. There are also secure parking garages that offer hourly, daily, and weekly rates, with an hour costing around €2.35 ($2.66). For good access to the Old Town, there are two parking lots at Plaça Vicens Vives, or you could park next to Parc de la Dehesa.
