Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Girona travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Girona

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Vedette (Carrer de la Barca, 17) and Nomo Girona (Pujada de la Mercè, 10) are great picks.

When to visit Girona

Girona in February
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in February
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Girona

Plane

When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $32 for a 3h 52m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 86 km from Girona. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Avis, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 225 km and will cost you around $39. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 6 km from the city centre of Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $32 for a 3h 52m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 86 km from Girona. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Avis, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 225 km and will cost you around $39. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 6 km from the city centre of Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Girona

GROGirona Costa Brava
BCNBarcelona-El Prat
LEULa Seu d'Urgell Aeroport De La Seu

Airlines serving Girona

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around $244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $301 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

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Hostal Magnolia
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$102+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$198+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Ibis Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$119+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in Girona

Expect to pay $2.88 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 $34.55 and $46.07. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.88 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 $34.55 and $46.07. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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