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 iryo. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 3h 02m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $30 for a 6h 44m 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 ALSA, Bus and Itabus. From Zaragoza, the bus ride to Girona takes 225 miles and will cost you around $12. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $36 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 iryo. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 3h 02m and costs around $8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seville, expect to pay about $30 for a 6h 44m 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 ALSA, Bus and Itabus. From Zaragoza, the bus ride to Girona takes 225 miles and will cost you around $12. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about $36 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,953 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,917 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,656 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,565 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,971 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,301 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $268 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 Garbi
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3236 reviews)
$94+
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Eden Park
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6154 reviews)
$114+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5901 reviews)
$145+
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Salles Hotel Aeroport de Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5022 reviews)
$96+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3084 reviews)
$123+
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ibis budget Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.4, 9598 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Girona

Renting a car in Girona costs $37 per day, on average, or $75 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, 9% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Girona costs $37 per day, on average, or $75 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, 9% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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