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The Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) is a satellite airport of the Barcelona-El Prat Airport. It"s located about 17 km from the city of Girona and is about 92 km north of Barcelona. It"s a small airport with basic services. It only has one terminal for both domestic and international arrivals and departures.
Many of the travellers who arrive at the Girona-Costa Brava Airport do so via low cost airlines such as RyanAir, Jetairfly, or Wizz Air, and then head out to any of a number of destinations in Costa Brava to enjoy a vacation of beaches and sunshine, or they may take a bus to Barcelona or Perpignan.
It"s a small airport with only one terminal, so it"s easy to find your way around.
In general, most normal taxis offer a car in good condition for a short trip such as going from the airport to downtown Girona. In any case, if you"re looking for a transfer from this airport to Barcelona or perhaps to the little towns along the Costa Brava, a ride in a private car or minivan with a driver will probably better suit your needs.
You know it"s a lot more convenient to have a driver waiting for you at the airport, ready to help you with your bags and drive you around in a nice car. So if you would like to have a private car at your disposal to pick you up at the airport, you can fill out this transfer quote request form and get more information about the types of vehicles and prices that transfer companies offer you via our site.
You"ll receive multiple options for your ride with different types of vehicles with drivers at different prices. You can compare different local transportation companies and the ratings they"ve received from customers who have traveled with them in the past. After comparing your options, make your reservation online.
There are many advantages to having the services of a private chauffeured car available and waiting for you at the Girona-Costa Brava Airport. For one thing, you"ll get to choose the exact type of car that best suits your needs and the luggage that you"ve brought with you. Another advantage is that the driver will be waiting for you at the airport and will help you with your luggage, so you won"t have to wander around feeling lost as you look for signs and try to figure out the best way to get to your hotel. Your driver will take you to your private car and all you have to do is get in and enjoy a worry-free ride.
Having a reservation with a previously fixed price will give you the peace of mind of not having to worry about whether or not a taxi driver will be waiting for you when you arrive or if he"ll purposely take a long route to your hotel so he can overcharge you. Finally, because your chauffeur knows that you"re going to rate him online, he"ll be motivated to provide you with the best possible service since a good review will help him to win more customers in the future. Your chauffeur will definitely go above and beyond to make you happy.
For business travelers, there"s nothing better than adding some quality to your transportation. A luxury car with a chauffeur really makes your commutes efficient. Don"t waste time looking for taxis to take you to your next meeting. Instead, just request a VIP car with this form. That way you"ll have a uniformed chauffeur to pick you up at the airport and take you to your destination. If you"re in a hurry, you can review your business documents while you ride, on the way to your meeting. Furthermore, once your work day is over, you can always head back to your VIP car to enjoy a trip to Girona or La Costa Brava as a tourist.
When you"re traveling with a group of more than 7 people, it"s very inconvenient to have to find two taxis and split up the luggage between the vehicles. It"s better to reserve a mini bus prior to your arrival to Girona-Costa Brava Airport. By using the quote form, you can compare and choose from different transfer options. Buses of all sizes, from 12 to 80 seats, from various private transportation companies are associated with our website. Compare prices and quality, and reserve a minibus that really fits your needs for your trip.
As there is quite a bit of transfer companies offering you airport transfers in the Girona area it’s good to compare prices and quality before confirming you reservation.
By filling out this form, you can compare the different makes and models of vehicles for your trip. You can also see different prices according to the route that you choose. When confirming the reservation, to make your trip as efficient as possible, remember to provide the information about your destination. You can do all this online without leaving the comfort of home. If you"d like to get in idea of how much your shuttle might cost, take a look at the pricing chart for Girona Airport further down on this page.
In addition, our comparison service gives you the opportunity to read the opinions of other customers who have hired a private vehicle in the past. This will give you an idea of the quality of service that you"ll get from any given transportation company. Knowing that you can trust your transportation company and your driver will give you peace of mind. Obviously, both we and future clients will be very grateful if you provide a rating and brief comment about the service you experienced with the company and driver that you chose.
Unlike the taxi rates that you get with a taximeter, costs for chauffeured vehicles or private taxis transfers can vary depending on the company, time of year, time of day, and type of service that you request. We understand that if you"re reading this, it"s because you want to know how much your transportation might cost. For this reason, we"ve created a list of prices that you can use as a reference guide. These prices aren"t written in stone, so we recommend that you look at specific offers and vehicle prices for your specific quote request to get more exact information for your trip.
Below is a list of prices for trips to some of the most popular destinations in the area via private taxi as well as via larger vehicles such as minivans or mini-buses. Standard private taxis in Girona can carry up to 4 passengers and two suitcases in the trunk, and mini-vans can carry up to 6 passengers with five suitcases in the back. Minibus capacity varies widely depending on the model.
From Girona-Costa Brava Airport to > | Distance in Kms | 4-seat car with driver | 6-seat Minivan | Minibus 12-18 seats |
Downtown Barcelona | 90-100 km | €100,- to 120,- | €125,- to 140,- | €2401,- to 260,- |
Downtown Girona | 15-20 km | €25,- to 45,- | €50,- to 70,- | €190,- to 205,- |
L’Escala | 50-60 km | €85,- to 100,- | €110,- to 120,- | €220,- to 240,- |
Empuriabrava | 60-70 km | €105,- to 110,- | €115,- to 125,- | 240,- to 260,- |
Calella | 45-55 km | €60,- to 70,- | €75,- to 90,- | €180,- to 200,- |
Lloret de Mar | 30-35 km | €50,- to 60,- | €65,- to 75,- | €180,- to 200,- |
Platja d’Aro | 35-40 km | €50,- to 60,- | €65,- to 75,- | €180,- to 200,- |
Cadaques | 80-100 km | €110,- to 125,- | €130,- to 145,- | €250,- to 265,- |
Roses | 60-80 km | €100,- to 115,- | €120,- to 130,- | €240,- to 255,- |
Tossa de Mar | 40-55 km | €50,- to 60,- | €65,- to 75,- | €180,- to 200,- |
Perpignan | 100-120 km | €150,- to 170,- | €180,- to 200,- | €250,- to 280,- |
You can choose the model of the car, the services that you want, and the company that you want to provide your ideal transportation. Numerous companies that specialize in shuttle services compete for your business on our website. We offer a variety of different services for chauffeured cars, minivans, and buses from several different companies, such as GiroTaxi,Taxis Yus Nin, Taxis Estartit, and Catalonia Transfer. Compare quality and prices, and make your reservation for chauffeured shuttle services to and from the Girona Airport. By using our price and reservation request form, you can choose the type of shuttle that best fits your needs.
By following these simple steps, you are guaranteeing yourself an efficient trip from the airport to your next stop: We recommend that you provide your phone number, flight number, and your arrival time to the transportation company that you decide on. That way, the driver can easily find you once you arrive at the Girona-Costa Brava Airport. Be sure to turn your mobile phone on as soon as your plane lands.
Generally, the only option at the Girona-Costa Brava Airport is to take a legally licensed taxi. The Girona airport is small, so just follow the signs until you see a line of travelers in the area designated for taxis. In any case, you should know that you might find yourself in a very odd situation: that there might not be any taxis in the taxi area. In that case, you can call Taxi Girona at 872 975 000.
You can also try calling these two companies that offer airport shuttle services: Radio Taxi: +34 97 220 3377 and Tele Taxi: +34 97 222 2323
After you make your call, it will be about 15-25 minutes before your taxi arrives. Walk over to it, and in principle, with a little luck the driver might help you put your bags in the trunk.
You should always pay your fare once you get to your destination, never beforehand. When you get in the taxi, make sure that the driver starts the taximeter starts counting fractions of an hour in 5, 15, and 30 minute increments.
Additional costs for taxis to or from Girona airport
Entrance to and from the airport requires an extra €3.10 fee per taxi.
Once you get to your destination, the taxi driver will stop the taximeter and add €1 per suitcase if it exceeds the following dimensions: 55x35x35. So if you"ve got a handbag in the rear seats that doesn"t exceed these dimensions, this does NOT count as a suitcase.
The taximeter will show the minimum fare plus the cost of the route traveled.
If you want more information about approximate prices and ride times for taxi rides to various locations in the area, consult AENA"s official Girona-Costa Brava Airport taxi rates guide.
In general, plan on the trip from Girona Airport to the city of Girona taking about 25 minutes. A trip to Barcelona will take about an hour and fifteen minutes. If you want to go to the Barcelona airport, add about 30 more minutes. Getting to closer destinations like Rosas or Lloret de Mar will take about 30 minutes.
The amount of time that any given trip takes will depend on the traffic at the time. In the summer during rush hour (when a lot of people head to the beach), trips can take 30 minutes longer than usual.
In general terms, rush hour coincides with the beginning and end of the work day and the school day.
Rush hour starts at 7:30 and lasts till 9:30. So give yourself an extra 15-20 minutes to get to your destination.
In the late afternoon and early evening children get out of school and their parents head out to pick them up from about 4:30 to 5:30. Then traffic dies down, but at about 6:45 the work day ends and everybody leaves the workplace to head out to the supermarket, the gym, or home. As you can imagine, the traffic gets a little crazy once again at this point. You can count on a 15-20 minute delay.
In the summer, during the months of July and especially in August, the highways of La Costa Brava are full of summertime vacationers. This migration of vast numbers of people causes traffic jams, most noticeably, from 11AM, when people go to the beach, to 2PM, when people are sunburned enough to go get a paella in the shade. So you should keep in mind that your trip might take an extra half an hour.
Once you"ve retrieved your luggage and are ready to begin your trip from the Girona-Costa Brava Airport, you should find your driver and have him take you to your hotel or wherever you"re meeting your friends or starting your vacation at.
There are two places in the Girona Airport where you might find your driver:
a) The "meeting area" on Floor 0, in front of the check-in counter. Because this is a small airport with relatively little traffic, it will be very easy for you to find it..
b) At the exit of the baggage claim area in the big hallway, your driver might be waiting for you with a sign with your name written on it.
At the Girona-Costa Brava Airport buses are the most economic means of getting to your destination.
There are two bus companies that operate at the Girona Airport: Sarfa and Barcelona Bus. The next few sections contain information on how to find your bus and fares for the most popular routes:
Company: Barcelona Bus. Per-person cost of a ticket to Barcelona: one way €12.00, return €21.00
For a ticket from the Girona airport to downtown, the ticket price per person is €2.50 one way and €4.80 for a return ticket
Schedule: http://www.sagales.com/index.php?Origen=cp315&Desti=88&secc=cerca
The same transportation companies (Barcelona Bus, Sarbus, and Sagales) have various fixed routes servicing the various towns and cities of Costa Brava and other locations further inland. Ticket prices and schedules depend on the time of year and what town you"re getting off at.
Once you claim your baggage and go to the open area of the Girona-Costa Brava Airport, you"ll see that there"s a ticket office in the arrivals area. You can bet that 80% of your fellow passengers will be heading there. At this ticket office you can buy tickets for any bus ride from the airport.
Ticket in hand, head outside the terminal. In 5 minutes you"ll be standing in line to catch your bus.
On more than one occasion we"ve all found ourselves waiting for a delayed flight at an airport. Or maybe you"re one of those people who likes to have a long layover so you can check your luggage and find something to do before your next flight. If you find yourself in one of these situations, you might want to try one of the recommendations listed below to pass the time at the Girona-Costa Brava Airport.
The Girona airport is small and doesn"t offer large shopping areas. But we can suggest some options to make an hour or two go by more quickly. If you have more time, then we suggest that you leave the airport and venture out to visit some of the nearby towns.
There are some duty free shops in the Girona airport where you can get some of those perfumes that cost so much in the city at a reduced rate as well as some chocolates or bonbons to give to your friends back home. The Express Shop and The Shop are the two duty free stores in the departure area of the airport.
You can also buy some sunglasses, in case during your trip home you get lucky and the sun peaks out from behind the clouds. At Sunglass Corner Outlet you can get brand name sunglasses at a very good price. The shop is located on Floor 0 of the open part of the departure area.
If you"re the type of person who never manages to fall asleep during your flights, then perhaps the best way to forget about how narrow the Ryan Air sears are is to distract yourself with a book. Head over to Drivers and buy one of the latest best sellers of the season. Your next flight will be less stressful if you can focus your mind on something besides the turbulence.
Is there a tourist area anywhere in the world that doesn"t have a McDonalds? The Girona Airport is no exception and does offer some fast food in the departure area. Don"t expect RyanAir to give you so much as a tiny bag of peanuts on your flight, so if you"re hungry, one option that we"re all familiar with is McDonald"s.
If you"re worried about experiencing the "aftereffects" of a hamburger and ketchup during your flight, then go to Caffriccio; a cup of coffee and a little snack are a good option while you wait for your flight to start boarding.
If you"ve got 4 hours or more until your next flight, the wait at the airport can really drag on. So, depending on whether or not you"ve got bags to carry, you might enjoy some of the various options for spending some time outside the airport described below.
It"s a real pain, but many of AENA"s airports have had to curb their expenses recently, and in the case of the Girona-Costa Brava Airport, they"ve had to do away with the luggage lockers. So if you"re traveling with more than one suitcase and you"re carrying more than just a handbag, you really need to think about how you"re going to pass the time till your next flight. But don"t worry, there"s a solution to everything. So people don"t think you"re a bum walking around with your belongings in a shopping cart, we"ve selected some options that might be very useful to you. On the other hand, if you prefer to be free of your bags, talk to the people at the Sallés hotel. They will take your luggage. Keep reading to find out how.
When traveling, luggage has a tendency to slow us down and sap our energy as we lug it around and are forced to keep an eye on it. So if you"ve got enough free time, the best option is to catch a taxi and head to a hotel in the area to relax.
This is one of hotels in the area that is best prepared to deal with travelers. It"s just 1 km from the airport, and you can relax in a beach chair by the hotel"s pool. With a little luck, you can improve your tan a little before catching your flight back to the cold countries of northern Europe or a city like Amsterdam or London where the sun never comes out. Having a flight delayed was never so enjoyable. Just be careful not to miss your flight and end up as a permanent resident of the province of Girona.
If you prefer to burn some calories, then head to the gym. Also, they offer free wifi throughout the entire building as well as a free airport shuttle service (only to the Girona airport). When you arrive at the airport, all you have to do is call 972 477 940 and they"ll come pick you up.
When you land at the airport get in a taxi and give the driver these directions: Hotel Sallés on caretera Nacional 156, km 0.6, Riudellots de la Selva (Girona). The telephone number is: +34 972 47 79 40
How would you like to pass the time with some beauty treatment or a therapeutic massage? ¿Te parecería aprovechar tu tiempo para hacerte un tratamiento de belleza o un masaje terapéutico? Taking care of your mind and body is always a good thing. Located 7 km from the Girona airport, at the Balneario Vichy Calalán hot springs center you can enjoy these experiences and so many more.
Here are their hours of operation:
Monday through Friday from 10AM to 2PM and from 4PM to 9PM
Saturday from 9AM to 9PM
Sundays from 9AM to 2PM and from 4PM to 8PM.
Avinguda Dr. Furest, 32, 17455 Caldes de Malavella. Tel. (+34) 972 47 00 00
If the Vichy Catalan spa is full, then take a taxi ride to their main competitors: the Hotel Balneario Prats. It"s located at Plaça Sant Esteve, 7 de Caldes de Malavella, 11 km from the airport. So you can get there in 10-15 minutes. Put your bags down and relax in one of their heated pools. Or perhaps all the traveling and strange beds have given you some back pain. If so, try the mud treatment: this localized treatment is based on mud and minerals from the earth that bring a pleasant warmth to the targeted area.
It"s best to call and make a reservation before heading to their facilities: 972 47 00 51
The best thing about having extra free time at the Girona-Costa Brava Airport is that are innumerable activities that you can enjoy to while away the hours. Below are some great options for a variety of tastes and budgets: everything from going to the beach for some sunbathing to eating at the best restaurant in the world.
If you"re lucky enough to be traveling light, get in a taxi at the airport and tell the driver to take you to Platja d"Aro. In this little coastal town near Girona you can go to the beach, go for a swim, and enjoy some sunbathing, or, if you"d prefer to do something active rather than lying in the sun, then you can practice your swing at Maralar Golf. In just 30 minutes you could be enjoying these activities. Rent the necessary equipment at their facility, and if it"s dinner time, they have a restaurant for the golfers.
If, on the other hand, you prefer to go somewhere else or you"ve opted to head to the beach, if you"re hungry and have enough time, go to a restaurant called La Calma Chill Out at Passeig Marítim, 62 de Platja d’Aro. They offer high quality tapas and Spanish dishes with a Catalonian-French fusion. If you want to guarantee yourself a table, make a reservation by calling 972 825 913.
Maybe you"re not in the mood for sports but you also don"t want to get sunburned. In that case, just taking a walk and enjoying a little town like Girona might be your best option to kill some time instead of sitting around at the Girona-Costa Brava Airport.
In 20 minutes you can get to this location in northeastern Spain, with its imposing cathedral and Jewish quarter (El Call). The best option is to have the taxi driver drop you off near the cathedral and then walk to Plaza Mayor. At the start of your walk you"ll have to kiss the lioness"s ass. That"s no joke. It"s true. Right by the stairs that go up to the cathedral on the right hand side there"s a small column with a sculpture of a lioness on top. They say that you should kiss her hindquarters if you want to return to the city or if you want to have some wish fulfilled. So if you see a tourist performing this silly act, don"t laugh, instead, do the same. Every tourist should take the time to participate some local rituals...
Once you"re done with that (and have take the obligatory photo of yourself in the act), visit the cathedral or head towards the Jewish quarter. This part of Girona has several signs showing you how to get to the most popular spots in the city, so just follow the signs. After visiting El Call, walk to and cross over the bridge designed by Monsieur Eiffel. Yes, the same Eiffel who designed the famous tower in Paris. Be sure to get a photo of yourself standing on the bridge.
In Girona, as in many Spanish cities, there are a lot of festivals and entertainment events. You should check the official Tourism in Girona website to see what"s going on. Just be careful that you don"t get so absorbed in the festivities that you get back to the airport late and miss your flight home.
How does catching a ride to the best restaurant in the world sound to you? The Roca brothers" Celler de Can Roca, located in Girona, has taken the place of Ferran Adrá"s El Bulli as the best restaurant in the world. A good option for killing some time is to visit this temple of gastronomy. Eat the world, if you dare. We"re not yanking your chain, that"s the name of one of the first dishes that you"ll have the opportunity to try. It consists of a paper globe that contains 5 flavors that represent different countries. This mixture of flavors from Mexico, Lapland, China, Morocco, and Lebanon is a unique treat. It"s located at 48 calle Can Sunyer. If you want to make sure that you get a table, call ahead of time at 972 222 157.
Don"t worry, if you called them and they"re full, or perhaps they"re a little outside your budget, then we recommend the following more economical option to enjoy a good, modern meal at an accessible price in Girona. El Restaurante Massana at 10 calle Bonastruc de Porta will offer you a variety of delicious foods along with fine wine and desserts. Since you might be on a tight schedule to get back to the airport in time, make sure you call and make a reservation so that you don"t have to stand in line +34 972213820
And if you want something fast and reliable, head to calle Marqués de Caldes de Montbuí, 87. At the Restaurante Corsaro Els Químics you can enjoy the best pizzas in the city of Girona.
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