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
€72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in February
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

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around €30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about €27 for a 3h 09m 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 Record Go, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including Union Ivkoni, ALSA and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 225 km and will cost you around €24. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €27 for a journey of 386 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

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around €30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about €27 for a 3h 09m 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 Record Go, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including Union Ivkoni, ALSA and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 225 km and will cost you around €24. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €27 for a journey of 386 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 (1,402 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,976 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,018 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,994 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,378 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (858 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,131 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,032 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around €146 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €167 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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Hostal Magnolia
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€57+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€79+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€94+
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Ibis Budget Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€54+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€51+
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Hiring a car in Girona

Hiring a car in Girona costs €29 per day, on average, or €86 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay €1.47 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 €17.61 and €23.48. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Girona costs €29 per day, on average, or €86 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay €1.47 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 €17.61 and €23.48. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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