With a population of 96,188, Girona 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Girona has to offer.
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 AED 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lleida, expect to pay about AED 73 for a 1h 02m 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 Barcelona, which is about 86 km from Girona. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Goldcar Rental SP, 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 209 km and will cost you around AED 81. From Valencia, the ticket costs about AED 121 for a journey of 410 km. The most popular bus station is Girona Plaça del Vi, located 0.0 km from the city centre of Girona. Girona N Ii Can Darnes is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around AED 514 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 476 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include BYPILLOW Erba and Bed In Girona.
Expect to pay AED 6.36 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 AED 76.25 and AED 101.66. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Girona, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.