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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Plaça del Vi 7 (Plaça del Vi, 7) and Trull d'en Francesc (Placeta de l'Oli, 1) are great picks.
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 Girona takes 0h 39m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lleida, expect to pay about £6 for a 1h 05m 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 Palma de Mallorca, which is about 269 km from Girona. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, FlixBus and Sagalés. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 209 km and will cost you around £7. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 362 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 £113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £103 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Europa and Ibis Girona Costa Brava.
Hiring a car in Girona costs £36 per day, on average, or £108 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.23 and £22.97. Intermediate (Alfa Romeo Giuletta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.