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. Girona deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Plaça del Vi 7 (Plaça del Vi, 7) and Trull d'en Francesc (Placeta de l'Oli, 1) are great picks.
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.
When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 11 km from the city centre.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Girona to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around €8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Reus, expect to pay about €9 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
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 CLICK RENT , among others, in Palma de Mallorca.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Girona, the bus ride to Girona takes 161 km and will cost you around €17. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about €22 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Girona Plaça del Vi, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Girona. Girona N Ii Can Darnes is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around €131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €140 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BYPILLOW Erba and Bed In Girona.
Hiring a car in Girona costs €38 per day, on average, or €75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 29% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay €1.63 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 €19.47 and €25.96. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Compact (Volkswagen Caddy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Citroen C4 Picasso or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.