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 7 miles 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 39m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about €35 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.5 miles 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 167 miles 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 ALSA, Union Ivkoni and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Girona, the bus ride to Girona takes 100 miles and will cost you around €18. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about €18 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 3 miles from the city centre of Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 7 miles 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 39m and costs around €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about €35 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.5 miles 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 167 miles 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 ALSA, Union Ivkoni and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Girona, the bus ride to Girona takes 100 miles and will cost you around €18. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about €18 for a journey of 155 miles. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 3 miles from the city centre of Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Girona

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,999 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,792 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,352 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 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 €82 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

Hostal Magnolia
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€57+
Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€72+
DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€84+
Ibis Budget Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
€45+
Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€48+

Hiring a car in Girona

Hiring a car in Girona costs €36 per day, on average, or €107 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, 28% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.49 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 €17.78 and €23.70. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Girona costs €36 per day, on average, or €107 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, 28% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.49 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 €17.78 and €23.70. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.