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 January
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in January
Estimated hotel price
$79
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 Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 37m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 140 miles and will cost you around $23. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 240 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 Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $25 for a 2h 37m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 140 miles and will cost you around $23. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 240 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 (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $180 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 (8.7, 1147 reviews)
$61+
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Palau de Bellavista Girona by URH
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4810 reviews)
$129+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5358 reviews)
$119+
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Hotel Eden Park by Brava Hoteles
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 5140 reviews)
$92+
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B&B Hotel Girona 3
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4600 reviews)
$71+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2930 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Girona

Renting a car in Girona costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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, 28% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.51 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 $78.13 and $104.17. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Girona, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Girona costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 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, 28% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.51 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 $78.13 and $104.17. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Girona, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

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