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

Platja d'Aro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro 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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Platja d'Aro has to offer.

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When to visit Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro in March
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platja d'Aro in March
Estimated hotel price
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Platja d'Aro

Plane

Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 27 km from Platja d'Aro.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Madrid takes 3h 09m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $56 for a 3h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 88 km from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 249 km and will cost you around $39. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 27 km from Platja d'Aro.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Madrid takes 3h 09m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $56 for a 3h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 88 km from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, BlaBlaCar Bus and Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 249 km and will cost you around $39. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Platja d'Aro

GROGirona Costa Brava
BCNBarcelona-El Prat
LEULa Seu d'Urgell Aeroport De La Seu

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,258 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,780 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,992 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platja d'Aro

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $554 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Platja d'Aro

Most booked hotels in Platja d'Aro

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Hotel Nm Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$114+
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Hotel Costa Brava
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$115+
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S'Agaró Hotel Spa & Wellness
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$117+
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Hotel Spa La Terrassa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Hotel Cap Roig & Spa by Brava Hoteles
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Hotel Spa Pinar del Mar
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$101+
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Hiring a car in Platja d'Aro

Expect to pay $2.93 per litre in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.11 and $46.82. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.93 per litre in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.11 and $46.82. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.