Gandia travel guide

Gandia Tourism | Gandia Guide

You're Going to Love Gandia

With a population of 80.020, Gandia is a must-see destination in Valencia, 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 Gandia has to offer.

When to visit Gandia

Gandia in December
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gandia in December
Estimated hotel price
£19
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gandia

Plane

Although Gandia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Valencia Airport (VLC), which is located 63 km from Gandia. Ibiza Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Iberia, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Gandia from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Gandia, followed by iryo. The train journey from Gandia to Madrid takes 1h 52m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about £22 for a 1h 55m trip. The train station in Gandia is called Gandia, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gandia is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 253 km from Gandia. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gandia, including ALSA, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus. From Alicante, the bus ride to Gandia takes 193 km and will cost you around £15. From Madrid, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 200 km. Gandia’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Gandia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Valencia Airport (VLC), which is located 63 km from Gandia. Ibiza Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Iberia, easyJet and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Gandia from the United Kingdom departs from Bristol and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Gandia, followed by iryo. The train journey from Gandia to Madrid takes 1h 52m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about £22 for a 1h 55m trip. The train station in Gandia is called Gandia, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Gandia is to pick up a car hire from Palma de Mallorca, which is about 253 km from Gandia. You’ll find branches of Record Go and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Palma de Mallorca.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gandia, including ALSA, Avanza Grupo and FlixBus. From Alicante, the bus ride to Gandia takes 193 km and will cost you around £15. From Madrid, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 200 km. Gandia’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gandia

Airlines serving Gandia

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gandia

Most booked hotels in Gandia

RH Bayren Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£78+
Hotel Cibeles Playa
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£42+
Vs Gandía Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£61+
Hotel Tres Anclas
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£40+
Hotel Playa Miramar
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£46+

Hiring a car in Gandia

Hiring a car in Gandia costs £25 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Valencia.

Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in Gandia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.10 and £22.80. The most frequently booked car type in Gandia is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Gandia costs £25 per day, on average, or £101 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Valencia.

Expect to pay £1.43 per litre in Gandia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.10 and £22.80. The most frequently booked car type in Gandia is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.