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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.

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
€72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in November
Estimated hotel price
€72
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 iryo. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about €26 for a 3h 27m 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 Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 217 km and will cost you around €18. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 362 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

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by iryo. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about €26 for a 3h 27m 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 Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 217 km and will cost you around €18. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 362 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.

Airlines serving Girona

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around €134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €163 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

Hostal Magnolia
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€40+
DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€104+
Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€90+
Ibis Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€66+
Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€51+

Hiring a car in Girona

Hiring a car in Girona costs €48 per day, on average, or €144 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, 32% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.44 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 €17.17 and €22.90. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Girona costs €48 per day, on average, or €144 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, 32% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.44 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 €17.17 and €22.90. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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