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
€73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in February
Estimated hotel price
€73
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 €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about €33 for a 2h 55m 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 217 km and will cost you around €10. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €35 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 €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Montpellier, expect to pay about €33 for a 2h 55m 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 217 km and will cost you around €10. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about €35 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 (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around €145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €84 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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Hotel Costabella
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€70+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€70+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€77+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€46+
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Hiring a car in Girona

Hiring a car in Girona costs €32 per day, on average, or €96 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, 11% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

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 €17.62 and €23.50. 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Girona costs €32 per day, on average, or €96 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, 11% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

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 €17.62 and €23.50. 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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