If you’re flying into Girona Airport on business, or if you’ll be doing sightseeing in more remote areas outside of the city centre along the many beautiful resorts of the Costa Brava, you may want to consider securing a rented car to make local transport more convenient. Plus, it can result in substantial savings if you’re traveling with a group of passengers who can split the cost of the rental.
As long as you have easy to read maps, it’s fairly easy to drive directly from the Girona airport into the Girona city centre, the coast, and even into Girona. From the Girona Airport, the city of Girona is only 15mins by car, the Costa Brava beaches are 30mins and Barcelona is just over an hour’s drive away (and the capital, Madrid, is approximately 8-1/2 hours away). If you only need a car for a one-way trip, check before you book to make sure the car hire company allows you to drop off your car at another location.
Most of the car rental companies located at Girona airport have operating hours of 8:00 – 23:45 Monday to Sunday. Although not all will be open at the same time, you’ll always be able to find at least one branch open during that range. If arriving late at night or during the off season, be sure to make alternate arrangements in advance, as you might have trouble renting a car immediately at those times.
Car Rental Companies at Girona Airport
Below, we’ve assembled a comprehensive listing of the car rental companies that are located at the Girona Airport for your convenience:
Avis
Tel: (0034) 97 247 4333
Reservations Tel: (0034) 90 213 5531
Website: www.avis.es
Europa / Goldcar Rent A Car
Tel: (0034) 97 2474649
Reservations Tel: (0034) 902 119 726
Website: www.europa-rentacar.es
Europcar
Tel: (0034) 97 218 6618
Reservations Tel: (0034) 90 210 5030
Website: www.europcar.es
Hertz
Tel: (0034) 97 218 6619
Website: www.hertz.es
Car Rental Companies Near Girona Airport
If you have trouble reserving a car with the companies listed above, or if you’re just trying to find a more economical solution, the following two car hire companies are worth checking out. Located within 5 minutes of Girona Airport, both of these car rental companies offer free transit from the main terminal, and can offer substantially lower rates than the on-site car rental services.
Solmar
Tel: (0034) 97 247 4693
Website: www.solmar.es
Auriga
Tel: (0034) 97 247 4617
Website: www.aurigacar.com
Note to remember: In Spain, it is required by law that all drivers and passengers wear bright yellow “visibility belts” if they need to exit their vehicle at night. These vests must be kept inside the car, one for each person riding. If your car breaks down and you need to get out and seek help, it is illegal to walk along the road without this precautionary measure in place.
Car Hire Rates
These can vary widely, but to give you some idea of the costs associated, a Peugeot 206 or similar vehicle hired for seven days during the last week in September (Saturday to Saturday) will cost in the region of 94GBP (quotation includes all insurance coverage).
