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
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in November
Estimated hotel price
$153
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

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Girona to Girona takes 0h 41m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 01m 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, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 217 km and will cost you around $40. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $65 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

SNCF is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Girona to Girona takes 0h 41m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about $41 for a 2h 01m 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, Bus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 217 km and will cost you around $40. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $65 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

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,336 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,281 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,488 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,724 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around $324 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $256 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Hostal Magnolia
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$88+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$186+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$110+
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Hiring a car in Girona

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.46 and $55.28. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.46 and $55.28. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

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