Zaragoza travel guide
Zaragoza Tourism | Zaragoza Guide
You're Going to Love Zaragoza
With a population of 674,317, Zaragoza is a must-see destination in Aragon, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Zaragoza has to offer.
When to visit Zaragoza
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Zaragoza in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 30 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Zaragoza, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Zaragoza
Plane
When flying to Zaragoza, you’ll arrive at Zaragoza (ZAZ), which is located 8 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Zaragoza from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 10h 50m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Zaragoza, followed by iryo. The train journey from Zaragoza to Barcelona takes 1h 22m and costs around €12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about €35 for a 4h 43m trip. Located 1.8 miles from the city centre, Zaragoza Delicias is the busiest station in Zaragoza. Another popular train station is Zaragoza Portillo, located 1.0 mile from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Zaragoza is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 159 miles from Zaragoza. You’ll find branches of Record Go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zaragoza, including FlixBus, ALSA and BlaBlaBus. From Barcelona, the bus ride to Zaragoza takes 103 miles and will cost you around €20. From Madrid, the ticket costs about €36 for a journey of 210 miles. The most popular bus station is Zaragoza Estacion Central de Autobuses, located 1.8 miles from the city centre of Zaragoza. Zaragoza Plaza del Pilar is also a commonly used station, and is 0.0 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Zaragoza
Where to stay in Zaragoza
From 5-star hotels such as the Reina Petronila to great affordable options like the Exe Zaragoza Wtc, Zaragoza offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €92 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Río Arga and Silken Casa Platerias Siglo XV. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Zaragoza, with prices from €28 to €940 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Zaragoza are about 7% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Zaragoza
Most booked hotels in Zaragoza
Hiring a car in Zaragoza
Expect to pay €1.68 per litre in Zaragoza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.09 and €26.79. The most frequently booked car type in Zaragoza is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.