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
€72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in January
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 Train. The train journey from Girona to Zaragoza takes 1h 31m and costs around €24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about €25 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 Record Go, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 233 km and will cost you around €18. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €23 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

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by Train. The train journey from Girona to Zaragoza takes 1h 31m and costs around €24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about €25 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 Record Go, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 233 km and will cost you around €18. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €23 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.

Airlines serving Girona

KLM
Good (1,444 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,757 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,706 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,125 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,218 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,378 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,152 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around €147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €86 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

Hotel Costabella
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€66+
Carlemany Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€106+
DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€67+
Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€67+
Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€45+

Hiring a car in Girona

Hiring a car in Girona costs €35 per day, on average, or €104 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, 33% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.41 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 €16.85 and €22.47. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Girona costs €35 per day, on average, or €104 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, 33% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.41 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 €16.85 and €22.47. Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.