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
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in November
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by iryo. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 3h 09m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $55 for a 3h 52m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 53 miles from Girona. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 155 miles and will cost you around $39. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 3 miles from the city centre of Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 7 miles from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by iryo. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 3h 09m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $55 for a 3h 52m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 53 miles from Girona. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 155 miles and will cost you around $39. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 3 miles from the city centre of Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles 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 (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,820 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,130 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,378 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,538 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,770 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,184 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,978 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around $356 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $178 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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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$153+
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Bed&breakfast 10 Girona
1 star
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$92+
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ibis budget Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$111+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$108+
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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 $34.88 and $46.50. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 53% 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 $34.88 and $46.50. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Sportage or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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