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

Girona in February
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in February
Estimated hotel price
$125
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 iryo. The train journey from Girona to Zaragoza takes 1h 29m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 30m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 209 km and will cost you around $15. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 241 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 iryo. The train journey from Girona to Zaragoza takes 1h 29m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 30m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 209 km and will cost you around $15. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 241 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

Airlines serving Girona

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around $234 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $217 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

Hotel Carlemany Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$216+
Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$150+
DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$210+
Ibis Budget Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$108+
Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$92+

Hiring a car in Girona

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.89 and $47.85. 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, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.89 and $47.85. 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, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.