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 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Girona, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
When flying to Girona, you’ll arrive at Girona Costa Brava (GRO), which is located 7 miles from the city center.
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Girona, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Girona to Zaragoza takes 1h 30m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about $8 for a 2h 30m trip. The train station in Girona is called Girona Estación de tren, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Girona is to pick up a car rental from Barcelona, which is about 53 miles from Girona. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Record Go, among others, in Barcelona.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Girona, including ALSA, Union Ivkoni and FlixBus. From Perpignan, the bus ride to Girona takes 140 miles and will cost you around $24. From Zaragoza, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Girona N Ii Can Darnes, located 3 miles from downtown Girona. Girona Passeig Països Catalans is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $140 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $134 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BYPILLOW Erba and Hotel Europa.
Renting a car in Girona costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Barcelona-El Prat.
Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Girona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Girona, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.