Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in January
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Girona in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Girona, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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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 center.

Car

Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 86 km from Girona. You’ll find branches of Record go and Hertz, among others, in Barcelona.

Plane

When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 11 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 86 km from Girona. You’ll find branches of Record go and Hertz, among others, in Barcelona.

Airlines serving Girona

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,052 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,843 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,197 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,280 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $286 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BYPILLOW Erba and ibis budget Girona Costa Brava.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girona

Most booked hotels in Girona

Hostal Magnolia
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1182 reviews)
$60+
Hotel Vall de Bas
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1438 reviews)
$157+
Hotel Borrell
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 790 reviews)
$123+
Palau de Bellavista Girona by URH
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5618 reviews)
$117+
DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5928 reviews)
$118+
Salles Hotel Aeroport de Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5061 reviews)
$103+

Renting a car in Girona

Renting a car in Girona costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.62 per gallon in Girona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.49 and $105.99. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Girona costs $33 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.62 per gallon in Girona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.49 and $105.99. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Compact (Class Compact Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.