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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girona in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 111
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 iryo. The train journey from Girona to Zaragoza takes 1h 30m and costs around S$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about S$ 38 for a 2h 52m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 27. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 402 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 iryo. The train journey from Girona to Zaragoza takes 1h 30m and costs around S$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about S$ 38 for a 2h 52m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 217 km and will cost you around S$ 27. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 402 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.

Airports near Girona

GROGirona Costa Brava
BCNBarcelona-El Prat
LEULa Seu d'Urgell Aeroport De La Seu

Airlines serving Girona

KLM
Good (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,152 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,241 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,505 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,694 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,383 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girona

Average rates range from around S$ 266 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 149 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

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DoubleTree by Hilton Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 103+
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Best Western Premier CMC Girona
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 104+
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BYPILLOW Erba
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 86+
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Bed&breakfast 10 Girona
1 star
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 58+
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Hotel Pinxo
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
S$ 81+
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Hiring a car in Girona

Expect to pay S$ 2.22 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$ 26.55 and S$ 35.40. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.22 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$ 26.55 and S$ 35.40. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

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