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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Girona has to offer.

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
€69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in February
Estimated hotel price
€69
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 Train. The train journey from Girona to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around €7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about €16 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 Palma de Mallorca, which is about 269 km from Girona. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Centauro, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Girona, the bus ride to Girona takes 169 km and will cost you around €17. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about €20 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Girona Plaça del Vi, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Girona. Girona N Ii Can Darnes is also a commonly used station, and is 6 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 Train. The train journey from Girona to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around €7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about €16 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 Palma de Mallorca, which is about 269 km from Girona. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Centauro, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Girona, the bus ride to Girona takes 169 km and will cost you around €17. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about €20 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Girona Plaça del Vi, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Girona. Girona N Ii Can Darnes is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Girona

Airlines serving Girona

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around €129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €128 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

Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€81+
DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€104+
Ibis Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€68+
Ibis Budget Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€65+
Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€52+

Hiring a car in Girona

Hiring a car in Girona costs €41 per day, on average, or €123 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.64 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 €19.67 and €26.23. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Girona costs €41 per day, on average, or €123 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.64 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 €19.67 and €26.23. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.