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. Girona deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Girona

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.

When to visit Girona

Girona in November
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in November
Estimated hotel price
$67
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.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Girona to La Secuita takes 0h 42m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $19 for a 2h 37m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 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 Sixt, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 217 km and will cost you around $22. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 756 km. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 6 km from downtown Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city center.

Plane

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

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Girona to La Secuita takes 0h 42m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $19 for a 2h 37m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 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 Sixt, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 217 km and will cost you around $22. From Madrid, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 756 km. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 6 km from downtown Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city center.

Airports near Girona

GROGirona Costa Brava
BCNBarcelona-El Prat
LEULa Seu d'Urgell Aeroport De La Seu

Airlines serving Girona

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $164 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

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Hostal Magnolia
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1077 reviews)
$62+
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Palau de Bellavista Girona by URH
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4629 reviews)
$127+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5210 reviews)
$112+
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Hotel Eden Park by Brava Hoteles
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4876 reviews)
$95+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2793 reviews)
$102+
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Hotel Vilobi
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 4918 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Girona

Renting a car in Girona costs $33 per day, on average, or $66 if you want to rent if for 2 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 (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Girona costs $33 per day, on average, or $66 if you want to rent if for 2 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 (Seat Arona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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