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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Girona has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Girona

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Vedette (Carrer de la Barca, 17) and Nomo Girona (Pujada de la Mercè, 10) are great picks.

When to visit Girona

Girona in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 113
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 Train. The train journey from Girona to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around S$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about S$ 30 for a 2h 12m 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 Record go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 233 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 386 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 Train. The train journey from Girona to Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around S$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about S$ 30 for a 2h 12m 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 Record go and NIZACARS , among others, in Barcelona.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 233 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about S$ 20 for a journey of 386 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,979 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,952 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,245 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around S$ 268 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 354 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BYPILLOW Erba and Hostel Bed in Girona.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girona

Most booked hotels in Girona

Hostal Magnolia
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 70+
Hotel Garbi
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 121+
DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 195+
ibis budget Girona Costa Brava
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 98+
Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 82+

Hiring a car in Girona

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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 S$ 27.22 and S$ 36.30. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.27 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 S$ 27.22 and S$ 36.30. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.