Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 November
Estimated hotel price
RM 356
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in November
Estimated hotel price
RM 356
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Girona in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Girona, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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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 centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by iryo. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around RM 78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about RM 130 for a 3h 27m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 217 km and will cost you around RM 91. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about RM 35 for a journey of 362 km. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 6 km from the city centre of Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 11 km from the city centre.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by iryo. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 37m and costs around RM 78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about RM 130 for a 3h 27m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 217 km and will cost you around RM 91. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about RM 35 for a journey of 362 km. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 6 km from the city centre of Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Girona

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

Airlines serving Girona

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,243 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 (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around RM 661 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 801 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BYPILLOW Erba and Bed In Girona.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girona

Most booked hotels in Girona

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Hostal Magnolia
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 196+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 514+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
RM 442+
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Ibis Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
RM 325+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
RM 252+
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Hiring a car in Girona

Expect to pay RM 7.06 per litre in Girona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 84.63 and RM 112.84. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 7.06 per litre in Girona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 84.63 and RM 112.84. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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