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 11 km from the city center.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Logroño, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 16m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 241 km and will cost you around $17. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 386 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Logroño, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 16m 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 NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and Bus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 241 km and will cost you around $17. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 386 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

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,160 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,150 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,697 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

From 5-star hotels such as the Girona La Lleona to great affordable options like the Hotel Ultonia, Girona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $105 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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Hotel Costabella
3 stars
Excellent (9, 5348 reviews)
$73+
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Hotel Borrell
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 770 reviews)
$112+
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Carlemany Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3456 reviews)
$132+
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Hotel Eden Park by Brava Hoteles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5479 reviews)
$85+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3003 reviews)
$79+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 5538 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Girona

Renting a car in Girona costs $40 per day, on average, or $80 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, 13% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.32 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 $75.86 and $101.15. 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 $40 per day, on average, or $80 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, 13% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.32 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 $75.86 and $101.15. 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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