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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Girona to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Girona
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.
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 Lleida takes 1h 05m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Reus, expect to pay about $14 for a 1h 43m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car hire from Barcelona, which is about 86 km from Girona. You’ll find branches of Ok Mobility and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including FlixBus, ALSA and Bus Plana. From Lleida, the bus ride to Girona takes 105 km and will cost you around $12. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 225 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.
Airlines serving Girona
Where to stay in Girona
Average rates range from around $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $199 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
Hiring a car in Girona
Hiring a car in Girona costs $90 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 42% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay $2.76 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 $33.01 and $44.02. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 3% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.