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.
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.
When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 11 km from the city centre.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by iryo. The train journey from Girona to Reus takes 1h 43m and costs around S$ 12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about S$ 11 for a 2h 30m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
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 Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Barcelona.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Girona, the bus ride to Girona takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 11. From Perpignan, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 209 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.
Average rates range from around S$ 191 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 177 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BYPILLOW Erba and Bed in Girona.