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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gandia to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gandia

Gandia in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 247
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gandia in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 247
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. The shortest flight to Gandia from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 23h 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 AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 29m trip. The train station in Gandia is called Gandia, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gandia, including Avanza Grupo, ALSA and iryo. From Madrid, the bus ride to Gandia takes 180 km and will cost you around AED 51. From Alicante, the ticket costs about AED 125 for a journey of 241 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. The shortest flight to Gandia from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 23h 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 AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alicante, expect to pay about AED 48 for a 2h 29m trip. The train station in Gandia is called Gandia, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gandia, including Avanza Grupo, ALSA and iryo. From Madrid, the bus ride to Gandia takes 180 km and will cost you around AED 51. From Alicante, the ticket costs about AED 125 for a journey of 241 km. Gandia’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Gandia

Airlines serving Gandia

Lufthansa
Good (7,160 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,840 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,897 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,528 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,876 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,206 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,145 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,314 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (377 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,886 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (888 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 301+
Vs Gandía Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 245+
Hotel Tres Anclas
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 283+
Hotel Porto
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 129+
Hotel Miramar Playa
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
AED 264+

Hiring a car in Gandia

Expect to pay AED 5.95 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 AED 71.40 and AED 95.20. The most frequently booked car type in Gandia is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 5.95 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 AED 71.40 and AED 95.20. The most frequently booked car type in Gandia is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Juke or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.