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

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.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in November
Estimated hotel price
$155
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 $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pamplona, expect to pay about $54 for a 4h 06m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 249 km and will cost you around $42. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 426 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 $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pamplona, expect to pay about $54 for a 4h 06m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 249 km and will cost you around $42. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 426 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

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,715 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,048 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,169 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,162 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,622 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,171 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,715 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

From 5-star hotels such as the Girona La Lleona to great affordable options like the Hotel Ultonia, Girona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $314 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $184 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BYPILLOW Erba and Hostel Bed in Girona.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girona

Most booked hotels in Girona

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Hotel Costabella
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$127+
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Carlemany Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$226+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$136+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$139+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$91+
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Hiring a car in Girona

Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.89 and $46.51. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.91 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 $34.89 and $46.51. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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