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.
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 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″.
When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 11 km from the city center.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by iryo. The train journey from Girona to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lleida, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 05m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 km from the city center.
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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Zaragoza, the bus ride to Girona takes 177 km and will cost you around $8. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 225 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.
Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $130 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Europa and Ibis Girona Costa Brava.
Renting a car in Girona costs $37 per day, on average, or $111 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, 11% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Micra or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.