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. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Girona has to offer.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
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.

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.

Plane

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

Airlines serving Girona

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,220 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,071 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,564 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,211 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,621 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around $338 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $459 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

DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$210+
Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$197+
Bed&breakfast 10 Girona
1 star
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$118+
Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$110+

Hiring a car in Girona

Hiring a car in Girona costs $90 per day, on average, or $448 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $3.55 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 $42.52 and $56.69. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Girona costs $90 per day, on average, or $448 if you want to hire it for 5 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $3.55 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 $42.52 and $56.69. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.