Platja d'Aro travel guide
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You're Going to Love Platja d'Aro
Platja d'Aro is a must-see destination in Catalonia, Spain. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Platja d'Aro has to offer.
When to visit Platja d'Aro
How to Get to Platja d'Aro
Plane
Although Platja d'Aro doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 17 miles from Platja d'Aro. Girona Costa Brava is the most popular, with regular flights from Ryanair, British Airways, Iberia and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Platja d'Aro, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Platja d'Aro to Zaragoza takes 1h 50m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £6 for a 2h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Platja d'Aro is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 157 miles from Platja d'Aro. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Record Go, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Platja d'Aro, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Platja d'Aro takes 140 miles and will cost you around £16. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Platja d'Aro
Where to stay in Platja d'Aro
Average rates range from around £68 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £297 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Platja d'Aro
Most booked hotels in Platja d'Aro
Hiring a car in Platja d'Aro
Hiring a car in Platja d'Aro costs £20 per day, on average, or £81 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Platja d'Aro.
Expect to pay £1.41 per litre in Platja d'Aro (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.84 and £22.46. The most frequently booked car type in Platja d'Aro is Standard (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.