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, 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 7 miles from the city center.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 3h 17m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 22m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 53 miles from Girona. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Fox, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including Bus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 135 miles and will cost you around $13. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 265 miles. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 3 miles from downtown Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 7 miles from the city center.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 3h 17m and costs around $26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 22m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 53 miles from Girona. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Fox, among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including Bus, ALSA and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 135 miles and will cost you around $13. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 265 miles. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 3 miles from downtown Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Girona

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

Airlines serving Girona

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around $191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $148 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BYPILLOW Erba and Hotel Europa.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girona

Most booked hotels in Girona

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Hotel Costabella
3 stars
Excellent (9, 5523 reviews)
$107+
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Palau de Bellavista Girona by URH
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 5552 reviews)
$104+
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Hotel Eden Park by Brava Hoteles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6110 reviews)
$95+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5872 reviews)
$110+
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Salles Hotel Aeroport de Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5002 reviews)
$85+
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ibis budget Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.4, 9535 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Girona

Renting a car in Girona costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 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, 29% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Girona costs $39 per day, on average, or $78 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, 29% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.93 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 $83.13 and $110.84. 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 (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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