Granada travel guide
Granada Tourism | Granada Guide
You're Going to Love Granada
With a population of 234 325, Granada is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Granada deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Granada
If you’re looking for affordable options, Sancho Original (Calle Tablas 16) and Amazonia Fine Food (Carrera del Darro, 37) are great picks.
When to visit Granada
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Granada in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °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 March, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Granada, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
How to Get to Granada
Plane
When flying to Granada, you’ll arrive at Granada-Jaen Airport (GRX), which is located 16 km from the city centre.
Train
Renfe is the only carrier operating train routes to Granada. The train journey from Granada to Madrid takes 3h 31m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Barcelona, expect to pay about $63 for a 6h 26m trip. The train station in Granada is called Granada, and is located 1.3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Granada is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 89 km from Granada. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Granada, including ALSA, BlaBlaBus and FlixBus. From Málaga, the bus ride to Granada takes 145 km and will cost you around $67. From Almería, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Granada Bus Station, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Granada. Granada P.T. Salud Granada is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Granada
Where to stay in Granada
From 5-star hotels such as the Eurostars Gran Via to great affordable options like the Hotel Casa Morisca, Granada offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $273 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Abadia Hotel and Oasis Backpackers Hostel Granada. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Granada, with prices from $44 to $608 per night. Centro - Sagrario is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Granada are about 4% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Centro - Sagrario - In Granada’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Parraga Siete, Hotel Macià Granada Five Senses Rooms & Suites and La Casa de la Trinidad.
Where to stay in popular areas of Granada
Most booked hotels in Granada
Hiring a car in Granada
Hiring a car in Granada costs $140 per day, on average, or $280 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Granada Federico Garcia Lorca.
Expect to pay $2.73 per litre in Granada (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $32.69 and $43.59. The most frequently booked car type in Granada is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.