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 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, La Vedette (Carrer de la Barca, 17) and Nomo Girona (Pujada de la Mercè, 10) are great picks.

When to visit Girona

Girona in February
Estimated hotel price
€73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in February
Estimated hotel price
€73
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 Girona takes 0h 40m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about €27 for a 2h 52m 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 CLICK RENT and Wiber, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 225 km and will cost you around €20. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about €28 for a journey of 426 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 Girona takes 0h 40m and costs around €18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about €27 for a 2h 52m 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 CLICK RENT and Wiber, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and ALSA. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 225 km and will cost you around €20. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about €28 for a journey of 426 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.

Airports near Girona

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

Airlines serving Girona

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,692 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,025 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,840 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,076 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,139 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,124 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,661 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

From 5-star hotels such as the Girona La Lleona to great affordable options like the Hotel Ultonia, Girona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €96 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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Hotel Costabella
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€62+
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Carlemany Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€113+
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Hotel Gran Ultonia
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€81+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€69+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€45+
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Hiring a car in Girona

Hiring a car in Girona costs €29 per day, on average, or €88 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Girona.

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 €17.25 and €23.00. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Girona costs €29 per day, on average, or €88 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Girona.

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 €17.25 and €23.00. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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