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 January
Estimated hotel price
€76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in January
Estimated hotel price
€76
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.

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.

Plane

When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 11 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.

Airports near Girona

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

Airlines serving Girona

Lufthansa
Good (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,079 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,222 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around €172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €227 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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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€105+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€92+
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Bed&breakfast 10 Girona
1 star
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€64+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
€56+
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Hiring a car in Girona

Hiring a car in Girona costs €35 per day, on average, or €105 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, 41% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.92 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 €23.01 and €30.68. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Compact (Skoda Kamiq or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Girona costs €35 per day, on average, or €105 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, 41% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.92 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 €23.01 and €30.68. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Compact (Skoda Kamiq or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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