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.
Where to Eat in Girona
If you’re looking for affordable options, L'Argadà (Avinguda de Ramon Folch, 7) and Plaça del Vi 7 (Plaça del Vi, 7) are great picks.
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 7 miles from the city centre.
Train
iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Girona to Madrid takes 2h 30m and costs around RM 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about RM 79 for a 3h 48m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Zaragoza, the bus ride to Girona takes 225 miles and will cost you around RM 26. From Montpellier, the ticket costs about RM 57 for a journey of 389 miles. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 3 miles from the city centre of Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Girona
Where to stay in Girona
Average rates range from around RM 538 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 651 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
Expect to pay RM 7.10 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 RM 85.14 and RM 113.51. The most frequently booked car type in Girona is Compact (Volkswagen Caddy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Forfour or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.