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Platja d'Aro travel guide

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You're Going to Love Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro is a must-see destination in Catalonia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Platja d'Aro has to offer.

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When to visit Platja d'Aro

Platja d'Aro in March
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Platja d'Aro in March
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Platja d'Aro

Plane

Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 27 km from Platja d'Aro. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 88 km from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Record Go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 217 km and will cost you around $21. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 362 km.

Plane

Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 27 km from Platja d'Aro. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Aeromexico, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by iryo. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about $30 for a 3h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 88 km from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Record Go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 217 km and will cost you around $21. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 362 km.

Airports near Platja d'Aro

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

Airlines serving Platja d'Aro

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Platja d'Aro

Average rates range from around $86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $316 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Platja d'Aro

Most booked hotels in Platja d'Aro

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NM Suites by Escampa Hotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2434 reviews)
$73+
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Hotel Aromar
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3618 reviews)
$83+
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Hotel Trias
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3055 reviews)
$105+
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Eden Roc Hotel & Spa by Brava Hoteles
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4846 reviews)
$115+
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Ona Palamós
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2963 reviews)
$67+
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Van der Valk Hotel Barcarola
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 792 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Platja d'Aro

Renting a car in Platja d'Aro costs $40 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.17 per gallon in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.04 and $98.72. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Platja d'Aro costs $40 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.

Expect to pay $6.17 per gallon in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $74.04 and $98.72. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Citroen C3 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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