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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Girona has to offer.
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
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″.
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 Lleida takes 1h 07m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $8 for a 2h 30m 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 Europcar, among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 130 miles and will cost you around $20. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 225 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.
Airlines serving Girona
Where to stay in Girona
Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $131 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
Renting a car in Girona
Renting a car in Girona costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay $6.81 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 $81.76 and $109.02. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Ford Ka or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.