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 November
Estimated hotel price
€76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in November
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 Goldcar Rental SP and Record go, 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 Goldcar Rental SP and Record go, 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 (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,008 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,419 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,399 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,762 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,096 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,400 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around €177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €247 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€47+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€105+
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ibis budget Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€66+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€56+
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Hiring a car in Girona

Hiring a car in Girona costs €34 per day, on average, or €102 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, 27% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.68 and €24.91. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Girona costs €34 per day, on average, or €102 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, 27% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay €1.56 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 €18.68 and €24.91. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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